MEMPHIS, TN – ESPN2 Friday Night Fights returns to Memphis, TN for an unprecedented night of boxing at FedExForum as Northeast Promotions and Prize Fight Boxing bring “Night of Champions” on August 4th. The seven bout card will feature two of the brightest prospects in boxing today Delvin Rodriguez 19-1-1 (11 KO’s) and Anthony Peterson 18-0 (13 KO’s). Rodriguez, the current USBA Welterweight Champion, will be battling in the ten round main event against perennial contender Gilberto Reyes 18-4-1 (11 KO’s) from Miami, FL. Rodriguez has been featured multiple times on ESPN and has earned a reputation as an action packed fighter for his ability to with stand punishment and battle back for the win. Reyes will mark Rodriguez’s stiffest opposition yet and is sure to make this bout an unforgettable one.
The undefeated and current NABO Lightweight Champion Anthony Peterson will be opposed by knockout artist Marc Thompson 15-1 (12 KO’s) from Topeka, KS in an 8 round feature bout. Peterson also has been featured on ESPN multiple times as he ascends the world rankings. Bombs are guaranteed to be exchanged between the boxer/puncher Peterson and the slugger Thompson.
Not to be over shadowed on this phenomenal card is the return of 8-Time World Champion “The Baddest Female On The Planet” Ann Wolfe 23-1 (16 KO’s) from Austin, TX. Wolfe will be pitted against the world ranked Lisa Ested 10-4 (5 KO’s) from Richmond, VA. Wolfe, who has consistently pursued a fight with Laila Ali, hopes that by beating Ested she will finally get the opportunity to meet Ali and settle their rivalry once and for all. Also on the card is former 2-Time World Featherweight Champion Freddie Norwood 39-1-1 (22 KO’s) from St. Louis, MO. Norwood making his second appearance since announcing his comeback will battle the tough nosed Anthony Martinez from Costa Rica in an 8 round super featherweight bout.
All told there will be 12 titles in the house on August 4th. “Night of Champions” will be televised live on ESPN2 on August 4th at 8:00 pm cst. Tickets for the event are $25, $50 and $75 and can be purchased at any ticketmaster location, at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling ticketmaster at (901)-525-1515. Doors for the vent open at 7:00 pm cst and the first bout will begin shortly thereafter.