Boxing returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Friday, January 5th as ESPN2 opens its 2007 season of “Friday Night Fights” live from the beautiful Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Featured on the 5 bout card from the Beau Rivage will be the undefeated Peterson brothers who will be making their fourth appearance on ESPN. #3 ranked Anthony Peterson 21-0 (16 KO’s) will be putting his NABO Lightweight Title on the line against Juan Humberto Garza 28-2 (23 KO’s) in the 12 round main event. In the co-feature jr. welterweight Lamont Peterson 19-0 (8 KO’s) puts his undefeated record on the line against Juaquin Gallardo 17-5-1 (6 KO’s). The undercard features some of the best boxers on the Gulf Coast, topped with super middleweight Dupre Strickland 17-1-1 (7 KO’s) versus “Smiling” Martin Verdin 14-7-1 (9 KO’s). Tickets are $14.95 ($9.95 with Beau Rivage Players Club Card), $29.95 and $49.95. Call 888-566-7469.
ESPN2 boxing back Jan 5!
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