Rahman vs Herring Clash is Set For June 11 in Southaven

MEMPHIS, TN - Prize Fight and Greg Cohen Promotions are proud to introduce TNT at the DCC on June 11th from the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven, MS. TNT is a six bout card featuring former 2-Time Heavyweight Champion of the World Hasim "The Rock" Rahman 49-7-2 (40 KO's). Rahman will unleash his world renown power on Willie Herring of Orlando, FL in a ten round clash of goliaths. Rahman, the current #5 ranked heavyweight in the World, is aiming towards one last shot at the coveted Heavyweight Championship.

Rahman catapulted to boxing prominence with a stunning and brutal fifth round knockout of reigning heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis in South Africa. After knocking out Lewis, Rahman went on to fight the best names in the boxing world such as Evander Holyfield, David Tua and many others. Consequently, Rahman was dethroned by boxing's elite on his path to greatness but was able to recapture the heavyweight championship of the World for a second time with a dominating performance against Monte Barrett in Chicago. Rahman had his chance to become a 3-Time Champion three years ago in Germany but succumbed to a seventh round stoppage of reigning heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko.

Since the Klitschko fight, Rahman has rolled off four knockout victories in order to put himself in line for the title shot again. Standing in Rahman's way though is the formidable Willie Herring. Herring, 32, views this shot against Rahman as his opportunity to throw his name in the mix for more big fights and opportunities. Herring is an all action boxer that is sure to make for a crowd pleasing fight for the Mid-South fans in attendance at the DeSoto Civic Center.