*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***
“FISTS & FIREWORKS”JULY 2, 2005 BOXING MATCH RING GIRL COMPETITION
WHAT:
As the boxers prepare for “Fists & Fireworks” event on July 2, there’s another heated competition taking place—it’s for the role of ring girl for the historic matches. The July 2 fights mark the return of big-time boxing to Reno with these nationally televised 12-round Heavyweight championship bouts.
WHEN:
Friday, July 1, 2005 at 8 p.m.
WHERE:
Grand Exposition Hall, Silver Legacy Casino
WHO:
Judges for the ring girl competition are Joey Gilbert, local Reno boxer and star of NBC’s The Contender, Sunset Thomas, Penthouse Cover Girl, Rebecca Love, Playboy TV and Heidi Cortez, Playboy.com.
WHY:
Boxing has a colorful and storied history in Reno starting with the first fight of the past century. “Fists & Fireworks” marks the return of boxing with this nationally televised match that brings America’s Adventure Place to life with boxing becoming one of the many adventures offered in the Reno-Tahoe region. The Reno Events Center was designed with this type of event in mind and will continue to court top entertainment and boxing matches. “Fists & Fireworks” is brought to Reno and supported by Reno Ring, LLC – a group of local investors that sees the potential for growth of boxing for the area, and boxing promoter Duva Boxing. Tickets are on sale now.
He's judging a ring card girl contest, that's all.It's the night before a fight in Reno that will be sown on Showtime, Samuel Peter vs Taurus Sykes.
Plans for a card of rematches have been quietly dropped, as was the "plan" for a July 5th card. These guys have no idea what they're doing.
Yep, I agree it doesn't seem the Contender team knows how to promote and schedule a fighting event.But, I've heard Sergio say he'll probably be fighting Alfonso. And Ishe first said he had no reason to fight Jessie (I kind of agreed), but then seemed very interested in that fight; I wonder why ($$)? And Anthony says he signed a one fight deal (with four more if he wins) for August or September. And Joey says he'll probably fight in August or September.
And Jeff says he thinks six boxers, including himself have been signed for another year (well, I'm sure he knows about himself). They include the four finalists, plus Jeff and Ishe. And Jeff said he'll be fighting at 140 lbs, so that means other fighters will be invited. And he mentioned August or September too.
Anyway, that's a bunch of stuff I've seen. All I'll guess for now is that there will be Contender fights in late August or September, and the fighters I mentioned will probably be involved (not that I'd bet on it all).