THE D LAS VEGAS AND DLVEC GET READY TO RUMBLE WITH MONTHLY PRO-BOXING SERIES “KNOCKOUT NIGHT AT THE D”
Zab “Super” Judah to headline first event Saturday, Mar. 12 at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
the D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC) will bring an all new monthly professional series “Knockout Night at the D” to Downtown Las Vegas. Starting Saturday, March 12, the legendary five-time, two-division world champion Zab “Super” Judah (42-9, 29 KOs) will headline the inaugural event under the massive 20,000-square-foot tent at the DLVEC.
“One of my visions for the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center was to bring outdoor boxing back to the city,” said Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas. “I have a true passion for this sport and I am thrilled to provide our guests with an incredible boxing series that will support athletes, businesses and the community of Las Vegas.”
Each boxing event during the 2016 series will feature a variety of compelling matches, including world title bouts, world-class matches, special attraction bouts and professional debuts of future boxing stars
A Brooklyn native, Zab Judah returns to the ring after a two-year break from the sport and will face the fast and powerful southpaw faces Albuquerque, NM junior welterweight Josh “Pitbull” Torres (15-4-2, 7 Kos) in the 10-round main event.
Rising Las Vegas lightweight star Jesus “Chuy” Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 KOs) takes on a member of one of boxing’s great families, Leon “The Third Generation” Spinks III (11-3-1, 7 KOs), in the 8-round main event. Gutierrez is a former USNBC titlist.
Canadian junior welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos) and Las Vegas junior welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), who served as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for his mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao, are slated to fight opponents to be announced, respectively, in 8 and 4-round fights.
Tickets, priced at $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, go on sale Monday, Feb. 21, 2016 at Ticketmaster.com or DLVEC.com. Suites are $1000.00, up to 10 guests and include a beverage package. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6 p.m. PT.
About the D Las Vegas
the D Las Vegas delivers the fresh, energetic attitude and fun atmosphere synonymous with downtown Las Vegas. The new casino hotel boasts 629 remodeled rooms and suites and a unique two-level casino featuring modern and vintage floors. Cocktails, beer and frozen beverages abound inside the casino at LONGBAR and on the Fremont Street Experience at D Bar. the D offers contemporary American fare at D Grill, Detroit’s legendary Coney Dogs at American Coney Island and premium steaks and authentic Italian dishes at Joe Vicari’s Andiamo Italian Steakhouse. The Showroom at the D Las Vegas features outstanding entertainment ranging from award-winning dinner theater and Broadway productions to music, comedy and more. Follow the D on Facebook and Twitter.
About Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
Located at the corner of Third St. and Carson Ave. across from the D Las Vegas, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center can accommodate up to 11,000 guests and features state-of-the-art stage, sound and lighting. The open-air design is inviting to both tourists and locals and offers the perfect spot for concerts, conventions and other large-scale events. Embracing the uninhibited spirit of Downtown Las Vegas, the new venue plays host to a line-up of curated events including premier concerts, food festivals and more. The venue is also the first entertainment arena in Las Vegas to accept Bitcoin as currency. For more information, visit www.dlvec.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @DLVEC.
