Boxing info: Mitchell Brothers USA vs Mexico 5th May

ByBoxing Press


Aaron Mitchell
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Eric Mitchell
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Silverhawk World Championship Boxing in association with Ringsports Boxing Promotions celebrate the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with the return of their highly successful pro boxing series in Ybor City on Friday Night.

Main Event III … USA vs Mexico is headlined by Aaron “Murder” Mitchell (23-1-1, 18 KOs) taking on Carlos “Psycho” Bates (31-24, 13 KOs) while brother Eric “Murder” Mitchell (18-1-1, 9 KOs) faces off against Jose Hilton Santos in the co-feature. Five other bouts round out the card which will take place at the Ybor City Multi Fight Complex, 1430 E. 7th. Ave., Ybor City.

Following highly successful amateur careers the Mitchell brothers have made an impressive impact in the professional ranks. Aaron Mitchell has won seven straight fights by knockout and is considered one of the best super middleweight fighters in the world. Aaron recently issued a challenge to undisputed super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe to face the champ in his next title defense on July 9th.

Eric Mitchell has won six of his last seven fights with the only loss coming in a decision loss to Oscar De La Hoya’s next opponent Ricardo Mayorga (26-4-1) the current WBC Light Middleweight Champion.

Silverhawk and Ringsports continue to bring world class boxing to Ybor City while also throwing “the best party in town” with beautiful women, hot dancers, sexy round card girls, handsome men all dressed to impress with great drinks and world famous cigars.

Doors open at 6:30 Friday night with bell time for the first fight at 7:30pm. Tickets are $75 for VOP, $40 for reserved and $25 for general admission and available through Ticket Master http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107383 Box office is open Monday through Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 6pm at (813)600-5858. For press credentials call Rob Russen at (941)358-6825.