TKO Boxing Announces “3 The Hard Way” Bill In Cincinnati March 21

TMAX Events and TKO Boxing Promotions bring the “Hometown Heroes To World Champions” series back to Cincinnati with “3 The Hard Way”, an outstanding evening of world class boxing on Saturday, March 21 at the US Bank Arena.

Said Max Brunis of TMAX Events and Chet Koerner of TKO Boxing Promotions in a joint statement, “Our first ‘Hometown Heroes To World Champions’ event was a massive success with over 5,000 fans showing their support on January 31st.

“We’re putting together another outstanding night of boxing on Saturday, March 21st and encourage fans to get their tickets in advance.”

Returning at “3 The Hard Way” is Cincinnati welterweight contender Ricardo Williams Jr.. The 2000 Olympic Silver Medallist thrilled the huge crowd at the U.S. Bank Arena on January 31 with a eight round unanimous decision over Puerto Rican banger Doel Carrasquillo, his first hometown bout in almost five years.

With the hard fought win, Williams, who has won four in a row after a three year layoff, improved his record to 14-2 (7).

Also featured at “3 The Hard Way” will be popular local favorite, junior middleweight Rashad Holloway who will square off against the returning and revenge seeking Carrasquillo, 12-10-1 (10).

Now working at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, CA, with trainer Freddie Roach, Holloway is looking towards a busy 2009 and a move up into the world rankings.

In his last bout on August 30 in Cincinnati, Holloway knocked out Junior Ramos in the fourth round to raise his record to 9-1-0 (5).

Rounding out the bill is two time US Olympian Rau’Shee Warren, who participated in both the 2008 and 2004 games, becoming the first American boxer to compete in two Olympic Games in the last thirty years.

The 22 year old Cincinnati native will continue to compete as an amateur. He was a Gold Medallist at the World Amateur Championships in Chicago in 2007 and the southpaw flyweight currently has an amateur record of 41-9.

In a special attraction on the undercard, 2004 Olympian Ron Siler will make his long awaited professional debut. The 28 year old advanced to the second round of the Athens Games. His illustrious amateur career was highlighted by a Bronze Medal in the 2001 World Championships in Belfast , Ireland .

The stacked undercard will feature Detroit middleweight James Countryman taking on boxer K.J. Noons. Countryman has won five in a row, building his record to 13-1 with eight knockouts while Houston native Noons brings a pro record of 8-1 with five stoppages.

Two time national amateur champion Terrance Crawford will also be featured on the undercard. The 21 year old highly regarded junior welterweight prospect has impressively run his record to 5-0 (3) since turning professional one year ago.

Also on the undercard are local favorites, heavyweight David Long, 6-1 (3) and super featherweight Jessie Carradine, 2-0 (1) who will appear in separate bouts.

Advance tickets for “3 The Hard Way”, priced at $82.75, $43.75 and $26.75, can be purchased online through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 513-562-4949.

The U.S. Bank Arena is located at 100 Broadway St. in Cincinnati , adjacent to the Great American Ball Park.

Doors will open on the evening of the event at 6:30pm with the first bell at 7:30pm. Further information on the U.S. Bank Arena can be found on their website at www.usbankarena.com.