WHAT: Former world champion Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver will participate in an open media workout in Tampa, FL on Friday as he continues to prepare for his upcoming big fight against Elvir Muriqi on Saturday, June 9, at The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Conn.
Tarver (2 Tarver, (24-4, 18 KOs) will face Elvir Muriqi (34-3, 21 KOs) for the vacant IBO World Championship.
In another world title fight, Chad Dawson (23-0, 15 KOs) makes the first defense of his WBC crown against Jesus Ruiz (19-4, 17 KOs).
Tickets for the exciting June 9 event promoted by Joe DeGuardiaʼs Star Boxing are priced at $35, $50, $100, $200 and $500. They are on sale at TicketMaster outlets by calling (860) 525-4500 and at TicketMaster.com. They also may be purchased at The Connecticut Convention Center by calling (860) 249-6000.