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For Immediate Release~ Lyndhurst, New
Jersey (September 22, 2008) – Boxing is back at
Medieval Times! Former world champion Vivian Harris
will headline "Knockout Knights" when big-time
boxing returns to the beautiful Medieval Times Castle
in Lyndhurst, NJ on Wednesday, October 29th.
The hard-hitting Harris, a Guyanese native
who resides in Brooklyn, New York, has long been on
the list of boxing’s most avoided fighters. A pro since
1997, Harris finally made a splash in 2002 when he fought
and knocked out Diosbelys Hurtado to win the WBA junior
welterweight championship. Harris (28-3-1, 18 KOs),
who has always been at the top of the junior welterweight
rankings, will look to bounce back after a disappointing
loss to Junior Witter in a title bout. The man they
call "Vicious" is looking to make a statement
in his first fight back in over a year.
"I am forgetting about the past.
I am rededicated to making it back to the top. My first
step will be to make a big statement on October 29."
The co-main event will feature hometown
hero Wayne "Lights Out" Johnsen (17-3, 9 KOs).
Johnsen is also on the comeback trail after falling
short in his last two bouts, both of which came during
last season’s "The Contender" boxing reality
television series. The extremely popular Johnsen will
now be fighting in his own backyard for the first time.
"It’s great to have my comeback fight
right here! I have fought in other parts of New Jersey
before, but it will be extra special and especially
motivating to perform for my fans right here in Lyndhurst."
Also featured will be unbeaten prospects
Alex Perez (9-0, 6 KOs) and Patrick Majewski (8-0, 5
KOs). Alex "The Brick City Bullet" Perez,
fighting out of Newark, is a former highly rated amateur
star and has served as a sparring partner for Joel Julio
as well as Miguel Cotto.
The Polish-born Majewski is a hard-hitting
up-and-coming prospect out of Atlantic City.
Mike Indri, President and CEO of Dignity
Promotions, is proud to be putting together such an
exciting night of boxing action.
"I am proud to deliver such a quality
card for our great fans. Our premier event will feature
big names and exciting young prospects. Dignity Promotions
is committed to bringing a competitive, action-filled
night of boxing on October 29th. Our goal is to put
the "DIGNITY" back into boxing…by respecting
the fighters and, most importantly, respecting the fans."
"Knockout Knights"
is expected to have eight exciting bouts. The Medieval
Times Castle is located at 149 Polito Avenue in Lyndhurst,
New Jersey.
Tickets are priced
at $50.00 (Ringside), $40.00 (Reserved), and $30.00
(General Admission).
Corporate VIP tables are
also available and include a "Meet & Greet"
with many former boxing greats, including: Chuck Wepner,
Alex Ramos, Renaldo Snipes, Lou Savarese, Micky Ward,
and others!
To purchase tickets,
call (201) 741-4994, go to www.dignityboxing.com,
or call the Medieval Times Box Office at (201) 933-2220.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., first bout begins at 7:30 p.m.
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