OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR TOMORROW NIGHTS “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” AT MOHEGAN SUN
June 29, 2018
JOE SMITH JR. PROVIDED EARLY FIREWORKS WITH 1ST ROUND KO WIN AT MOHEGAN SUN
July 2, 2018SMITH JR. vs. RUSSELL
“SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” AT MOHEGAN SUN (SATURDAY 6/30)
OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR TOMORROW NIGHTS
“SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” AT MOHEGAN SUN
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT, June 29, 2018
The entire card for Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing’s, “SLUGFEST at the SUN” weighed in today outside of the box office at Mohegan Sun Arena, in Uncasville, Connecticut. All eighteen fighters looked fit and ready to go, ahead of tomorrow’s stellar night of fights at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Tickets can still be purchased HERE. Doors open at 7:00PM, and the first bout is set for 7:30PM.
Weigh-In Results:
10-ROUND LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT
JOE “THE BEAST” SMITH JR.: 179 lbs.
MELVIN RUSSELL: 177 lbs.
8-ROUND WOMEN’S WELTERWEIGHT CO-FEATURE
KALI REIS: 144 lbs.
PATY RAMIREZ: 146.5 lbs.
6-ROUND JR. WELTERWEIGHT BOUT
ANTHONY LAUREANO: 138.25 lbs.
JUAN de la cruz RODRIGUEZ: 139.5 lbs.
6-ROUND WELTERWEIGHT BOUT
WENDY TOUSSAINT: 151.5 lbs.
ANDY GONZALEZ: 150.75 lbs.
4-ROUNDS WELTERWEIGHT BOUT
JOE FARINA: 150 lbs.
STEVE MOORE: 149 lbs
6-ROUNDS JR. WELTERWEIGHT BOUT
LARRY GLEESON: 146.25 lbs.
ANTHONY WOODS: 150 lbs.
6-ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT
CASSIUS CHANEY: 246 lbs.
ELDER HERNANDEZ: 250 lbs.
6-ROUNDS SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT
WILLIAM FOSTER: 131.75 lbs.
TYROME JONES: 131 lbs.
The main event features the return of the “Common Man”, light heavyweight sensation JOE SMITH JR., as he takes on tough Kentuckian, MELVIN RUSSELL. In the co-feature bout, KALI REIS, returns home to Mohegan Sun after her brilliant power punching performance on HBO against undefeated champion, Cecilia Braekhus. Also highlighted on the undercard are top New England prospects,
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ANTHONY LAUREANO , CASSIUS CHANEY and WILLIAM FOSTER.
JOE SMITH JR. (LEFT) & MELVIN RUSSELL (RIGHT)
FACE OFF AHEAD OF SATURDAY NIGHT
KALI REIS (LEFT) AND PATTY RAMIREZ (RIGHT)
ANTHONY LAUREANO (LEFT) AND JUAN de la cruz RODRIGUEZ (RIGHT) |
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INFO:
“SLUGFEST at the SUN”: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, the “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith Jr. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, on HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) and #7 (WBA) in the world.
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MEDIA:
SLUGFEST AT THE SUN: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
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FACTS:
“SLUGFEST at the SUN” is presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. The event takes place Saturday, June 30th at Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, CT.
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series is the a premier professional boxing experience in Connecticut. Live from the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena, “SLUGFEST at the SUN” has seen some of the best and brightest in boxing. This includes, two-time world champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade and world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez, amongst many others.
Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Joe DeGuardia, has consistently given the boxing fans of Connecticut, world class fights, right in their own backyard. “SLUGFEST at the SUN” also gives the north east’s rising boxing stars an avenue to world title contention. From world title fights, to world class boxing skill, Mohegan Sun has seen it all, delivered by Star Boxing.
The “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series offers an affordable, fan friendly action packed, entertaining night out, that is guaranteed to have you on your feet from the opening bell.
On June 30th, Star Boxing plans to start your summer off right, with yet another thrilling “SLUGFEST at the SUN.”
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TICKETS:
Tickets for the live event start at $30 (plus $5 venue fee) and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com by clicking HERE or by going to www.StarBoxing.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
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MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
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CONTACTS:
Tony Palmieri, Star Boxing: (516) 456-0315, [email protected]
Bob Trieger, Full Court PRESS, (978) 590-0470, [email protected]
Credentials: Email [email protected]
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