“RAGE AT THE RIVER” FACT SHEET & OFFICIAL WEIGHTS

Posted on | May 21, 2009 | No Comments

Friday, May 22, 2009 at Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, RI

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS

Joey Spina 175 lbs.

Tiwon Taylor 173 ½ lbs.

Joe McCreedy 167 lbs.

Willis Locket 168 lbs.

James McGirt, Jr. 167 lbs.

Patrick Perez 164 ½ lbs.

Sean Eklund 137 lbs.

Jose Guzman 137 lbs.

Diego Periera 139 lbs.

Melchor Guillen, Jr. 141 lbs.

Omar Pena 129 lbs.

Rasool Shakoor 130 lbs.

Jay Holland 198 lbs.

Chris Boykins 199 lbs.

Name: “Rage At The River”

Date: May 22, 2009

Venue: Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island

Promoter: Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc.

Matchmaker: Teddy Panigiotis

Tickets: Tickets Limited $25.00 SRO, $35.00, $45.00 (Bronze), $65.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold – includes a free $15.00 play that night at Twin River) and limited $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club – includes a free $25.00 play that night at Twin River) and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at Twin River’s Players Club booth

Information: Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Twin River Event Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 6::00 PM/ET, first bout at 7:00 PM/ET.

Special Meet-And-Greet: 6-7 PM/ET for ticketholders only in entrance area – 2-time world champion James “Buddy” McGirt and The Contender III star Gary “Tiger” Balletto.

PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

Joey Spina: “Everybody says the same thing. They call me ‘KO Kid’ because I almost always knockout my opponent. Check my resume; I’ve fought a lot of good guys. I’m going to knock him (Taylor) out. I just bite down on my mouthpiece – bite and fight. Boxing’s boxing; I’m a fighter….bite down and swing!”

Tiwon Taylor: “It’s going to be a tremendous showdown. I don’t know about this KO ******. I did not come here to be knocked out, lay-down or even be delayed. They gave me two months notice – I thank them – it’s the most time I’ve ever had and I’m in great shape. I’m 6’ 1” but got a 7-foot punch.”

Joey McCreedy: “Lockett, you’re a great fighter and I’m looking forward to fighting you tomorrow night. It’s always exciting to see Joey Spina knockout people.”

Willis Lockett: “It’s my first time in this area. I’m looking forward to tomorrow night.”

James McGirt, Jr.: “This is my first time in Rhode Island, my first fight for Jimmy (Burchfield). I’m excited and can’t wait to get in there.”

Buddy McGirt (James’ father and head trainer): “I’d like to thank Mr. Perez for accepting the fight against my son. It’s going to be a great fight.”

Patrick Perez: “I haven’t fought in years but I’ve trained hard. I’m going to give him hell – be ready!”