Let’s Get In On Boxing: Gilbert vs. Bartinelli May 22 In Reno

ByBoxing Press

The Grand Sierra Resort/Casino and Let’s Get It On Promotions are pleased to announce “Reno Xtreme Fights IV”, May 22nd. Reno’s own Joey Gilbert (18-2, 14 KOs) will make his return to the ring against veteran Anthony Bartinelli (20-13, 13 KOs) in an eight round middleweight bout. Tickets are on sale now.

Gilbert is coming off of an impressive fifth round KO victory against Ivan Stovall in August. The Bartinelli fight will be Gilbert’s first fight back in his hometown since his twelve round unanimous decision loss to local rival, Jesse Brinkley.

“I just want to get in the ring again.” Said Gilbert, “I felt great in my last fight, and I would like to have a shot at a big name at middleweight.”

Bartinelli is a tough veteran from Phoenix, AZ who is known for taking fights with the best middleweights in the world. He recently went the distance with middleweight world title challenger, Elvin Ayala, and contender Albert Onolunose. Although he has traveled the world and facing off with the best fighters around, Bartinelli looks at this fight as being his chance to make a name for himself in boxing.

“I’ve wanted this fight with Joey Gilbert for a couple of years now.” Says Bartinelli. “This could be my big break.”

Both fighters are known for being brawlers with power and good chins.

“This fight has the makings of a war.” Says Let’s Get It On Promotions’ Tommy Lane. “Both stand toe to toe and are not afraid to get hit while trying to knock the other out.”

This will be the fourth installment of “Reno Xtreme Fights”. Other boxers slated to fight on the card are Brandon “Flawless” Gonzales (11-0, 9 KOs), and Chad “Chadillac” Forrester (1-1).

Fight card subject to change. More details will be announced shortly. Tickets information is below.

Reno Xtreme Fights is a boxing series of events between Grand Sierra Resort and Casino and Let’s Get it on Promotions. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the fight on Friday, March 19 with the first bout at 8 p.m. in the Grand Theatre.

Tickets are $75, $55 and $35. Tickets for a King’s Row Booth for four are $1,000 which includes an exciting spot to get close to the action with light appetizers and one bottle of alcohol included. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 1.800.648.3568 or visit www.grandsierraresort.com.