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A spectacular undercard is being presented as part of the highly anticipated Joey Gilbert vs. Kassim Ouma NABA middleweight championship fight on September 25th at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno.
Heavyweight prospect Joe “The Future” Hanks (14-0, 9 KOs) will be fighting in a 6 round bout on the RFX VI card against Aron Lyons (11-9, 8 KOs) of Las Cruces, NM. Originally from Newerk, NJ, Hanks now lives and trains in Los Angeles.
Returning to Reno is undefeated middleweight prospect Markie “The Italian Bazooka” DeLuca from Boston, MA. DeLuca’s last fight was is 2008 in The Biggest Little City when he knocked out Flavio Cardoza in the first round.
DeLuca entered the Marine Corps shortly after that fight to serve his country. He is eager to return to the ring. DeLuca’s opponent will be announced soon.
In a battle of local boxing pro debuts, Nelson Lopez and Duane “Bubba” Dupre, both from Reno, will fight each other in a four round light-heavyweight bout.
Fight card subject to change. More details will be announced shortly. Ticket information is below.
Reno Xtreme Fights, Reno’s only professional boxing and mixed martial arts series, is presented by Grand Sierra Resort and Casino and Let’s Get it on Promotions. Doors will open at 7 pm. for the fight on Saturday, September 25th 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.
