| Fans who plan to attend Arturo Gatti’s WBC super lightweight world title defense against former world champion Jesse James Leija on Jan 29 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ had better purchase tickets soon or they will find themselves out of luck, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. In a testament to the popularity of “the human |
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highlight film”, there are fewer than 1,500 tickets remaining—1,100 of which are priced at $50. Tickets, priced at $400, $200, $150, $100, and $50, can be purchased through Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420 or Bally's show & reservations desk. “No matter the time of year, sports fans flock to Arturo Gatti bouts in droves,” said Duva. “The excitement Arturo brings to the ring rivals that of any other fighter in history.” The evening of boxing is being presented by Main Events, Bally's Atlantic City, and Caesar's Atlantic City, in association with Golden Boy Promotions.
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