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Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT presents “Battle Zone 3” tonight at the Mohegan Sun Arena, promoted by Alpha Omega Entertainment Group.
The main event features unbeaten popular local super bantamweight Mike Oliver facing Filipino veteran Vernie Torres in a ten round contest. Chief support sees light heavyweights Rodney Toney and Anthony Russell square off for the vacant IBA Americas crown.
Offical weights taken yesterday at the scales for “Battle Zone 3” are as follows:
Mike Oliver 121 ¼ lbs.
Vernie Torres 124 ¾ lbs.
Rodney Toney 174 lbs.
Anthony Russell 172 ¼ lbs.
Tony Grano 223 lbs.
Jay Sweetman 227 ½ lbs.
Chris McInerney 198 ¼ lbs.
Eric Starr 192 lbs.
Dat Nguyen 126 ¼ lbs.
Jorge Ruiz later
Anthony LaMonica 140 ¼ lbs.
Jeff Farmer 140 lbs.
Tickets, priced at $75.00, $40.00 and $25.00, are available through Mohegan Sun’s box office.
For more information contact CES (www.cesboxing.com/1.401.724.2253/3354 or Mohegan Sun (www.mohegansun.com/1.800.226.7711).
Television: NESN (May 24th at 8:00 PM/ET)
