MEMPHIS, TN – Prize Fight Boxing returns to The Fitz Casino & Hotel in Tunica, MS on August 26th with an action packed professional boxing show that fans will remember for a long time. Fan favorite and rising star Adam “Swamp Donkey” Richards returns to The Fitz for the seventh time as he battles knockout artist Tipton Walker in a six round heavyweight main event. Swamp Donkey 14-1 (11 KO’s) was last seen at The Fitz when he beat Ronnie Smith into submission in the second round on May 20th.
More recently Richards knocked out Wes Taylor in the 3rd round at FedExForum in Memphis, TN on the Jermain Taylor versus Winky Wright undercard. Fans at The Fitz have come to recognize Richards for his powerful punching ability and his dominating ring presence. Tipton Walker represents Richards toughest test as a professional and looks forward to embarrassing the Swamp Donkey in front of his faithful fans.
Walker had this to say in regards to battling Richards in a house where he is the fan favorite, “I have fought so called prospects all over the country and come out victorious in their own house. This is no different. Come August 26th I’ll send the donkey back to the swamp.” The bout is sure to be filled with electricity. A feature bout on the card will pit light heavyweight DeAndrey Abron 9-1 (6 KO’s) versus Juan Carlos Sanchez 27-19-5 (17 KO’s) in a six round attraction. The five bout card will be filled with many of the top prospects in the sport today.
Tickets for the event are on sale now at The Fitz Casino & Hotel Gift Shop and are $25 in advance and $30 at the door the night of the event. Doors will open at 7:00 PM on August 26th and the first bout will start shortly thereafter.
