The weights are in for tomorrow night light heavyweight showdown. Bernard Hopkins went on the scales and 175-pounds on the nose. Enrique Ornelas, moving up in weight, was under the limit at 173.5.
If Hopkins wins, and Roy Jones Jr. beats Danny Green [also scheduled for tomorrow], the two fighters will clash in long-awaited rematch in Las Vegas in March.
"Broad Street Brawl": Hopkins vs. Ornelas, a 12-round light heavyweight bout which is presented by Golden Boy Promotions East and sponsored by MGM Grand in Las Vegas will be televised live on VERSUS beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the first bell rings at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Tickets priced at $200, $100, $75, $50 and $25, are on sale and available for purchase exclusively through ComcastTIX on line at ComcastTIX.com, by calling 1-800-298-4200 or in person at the Liacouras Center box office. Discounts are being offered to the following groups at the Liacouras Center Box Office: Veterans & Military: a 20% percent off to those with a current or past military identification; Police & Fire Department Personnel: a 10% discount on all price categories and Students: a 10% discount on all tickets and $25 for $15.