TURNING STONE TO HOST AUG. 13 FIGHT CARD
By Boxing News July 15th, 2005
(Press Release)
Oneida Nation Homelands— Three UBA championship fights are on the card for the “Summer Storm� at Turning Stone Resort and Casino’s Event Center on Saturday, Aug. 13. The night of professional boxing also includes undefeated Utican Jamar Patterson and a women’s match featuring Amy Burton of Syracuse.
The Main Event, for the Light Heavyweight title, pits Yusef Mack (18-0-2, 12 KOs) of Philadelphia against veteran Thomas Reid (34-15-1, 13 KOs) of Jackson, Tenn. They’re scheduled for ten rounds.
The co-feature, also a ten rounder, will decide the Jr. Middleweight Inter Continental championship. Brazilian southpaw Agnaldo Nunes (12-1-1, 6 KOs) will face Martin Honorio (18-3, 12 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico.
The evening’s third championship belt, the Super Middleweight Inter Continental title, will go to either undefeated Philadelphia pugilist Lajuan Smith (8-0-1 4 KOs) or Manu Ntoh (15-10-1, 9 KOs) of Atlanta. They’re also scheduled for ten rounds.
Jr. Welterweight upstart Jamar Patterson (2-0 1 KO) tries for his third victory at Turning Stone in a four-round match against Diego Villaba (0-1) of Ozone Park.
Amy Burton (7-2 3 KOs), will face Albany’s Elizabeth Mooney (2-1). The Jr. Middleweights are scheduled for four rounds.
In other action, Super Middleweight Jamal Davis (3-1 3 KOs) of Philadelphia has signed on for six rounds. His opponent will be named at a later date.
Tickets — priced at $30, $50 and $75 — are available by calling the box office at 361-SHOW or toll-free at 1-877-833-SHOW Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.