Northeast Promotions presents Friday night fights live from Foxwoods Resort & Casino, Friday March 10, 2006. In the main event Lenord Pierre (18 – 1 13KO’s) Catskill, NY will take on Willie Gibbs (19 – 1 17KO’s) Philadelphia, PA for the vacant USBA Middleweight title.
Pierre looked very good in his last fight when he scored a TKO in the seventh round over Tony Marshall on October 28, 2005 at the Washington Ave. Armory in Albany, NY. Pierre is a very talented young fighter who has a lot of punching power and crowd pleasing style.
Gibbs who has won two of his last three fights is looking to make it three in row. In Gibbs most recent bout he won a unanimous decision over Marcos Pimera on October 28, 2005. Gibbs who previously fought for the vacated USBA Middleweight title on August 8, 2004 was knocked down twice by Daniel Edouard in the fourth round which ended in a TKO.
The co-main event will pit Shamone “The Truth” Alvarez (13 – 0 9KO’s) Atlantic City, New Jersey vs. Virgil McCelndon (22 – 6 8KO’s) Columbus, OH. Alvarez who was named on ESPN.com list of top prospects for the upcoming year is looking to live up to his potential. McClendon lost his last fight by TKO in the sixth round to a very tough Delvin Rodriguez on November 23, 2005 and wants to return to his winning ways.
4 other big bouts complete the 6 bout card.
Tickets are on sale now at the Fowoods Resort & Casino box office. Ticket prices are $65, $50, $35.
For more information please visit www.NEPBoxing.com
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