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HBO's hit late-night boxing series kicks off its tenth season with a spectacular doubleheader when HBO Boxing After Dark: Zahir Raheem vs. Acelino Freitas and Andre Ward vs. Andy Kolle. Live from Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Connecticut.
In the main event, it's a 12-round lightweight showdown, as Zahir Raheem of Philadelphia (27-1-0, 16 KOs) meets the formidable challenge of Acelino Freitas (37-1, 32 KOs), from Bahia, Brazil. A crossroads fight in a sense. The winner is sure to land a a title shot in his next bout, the loser goes to the end of the line.
The opening fight is an eight-round middleweight bout featuring 2004 U.S. Olympian Andre Ward (8-0, 4 KOs), of Oakland, versus Andy Kolle (9-0, 7 KOs) of Fergus Falls, Minn. Both men are looking to make a dramatic statement on national TV. Two undefeated prospects, one fighter's "0" has to go.
Also, the debut of the new Boxing After Dark announce team, led by Max Kellerman. [details]
In the main event, it's a 12-round lightweight showdown, as Zahir Raheem of Philadelphia (27-1-0, 16 KOs) meets the formidable challenge of Acelino Freitas (37-1, 32 KOs), from Bahia, Brazil. A crossroads fight in a sense. The winner is sure to land a a title shot in his next bout, the loser goes to the end of the line.
The opening fight is an eight-round middleweight bout featuring 2004 U.S. Olympian Andre Ward (8-0, 4 KOs), of Oakland, versus Andy Kolle (9-0, 7 KOs) of Fergus Falls, Minn. Both men are looking to make a dramatic statement on national TV. Two undefeated prospects, one fighter's "0" has to go.
Also, the debut of the new Boxing After Dark announce team, led by Max Kellerman. [details]
Although I'm looking forward to seeing Ward again more, the main event is of some interest, and I'd like to read other posters views on it....cant find any.
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