PUNCHOUT AT THE PLAZA LIVE FRIDAY, JULY 3rd, 2009 The Plaza Hotel & Casino Downtown, Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted on | June 24, 2009 | No Comments

Las Vegas, NV, June 24, 2009 – “Punch-out,” returns to the Plaza Hotel & Casino in beautiful downtown Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, July 3rd, 2009. This show is sure to produce fireworks on the eve of Independence Day and will feature explosive boxing and MMA fights all in one night of hardcore action.

In the featured bout of the evening, Guilty Boxing, in association with Rattlesnake Events, LLC presents a bout that is sure to be full of venom as Dewey “The Black Kobra” Cooper (17-3-3, 10 KO’s) goes fang to fang with “Cobra” Cory Phelps (13-5-1, 7 KO’s), in a scheduled eight round bout. The Semi main event will feature a battle of unbeaten Welterweights as Abdon Lozano (5-0, 1 KO’s) of Las Vegas goes toe to toe with Windsor, Canada’s Andre “Gorgeous” Gorges (8-0, 6 KO) in what is sure to be a scorcher over six rounds of boxing, somebody’s 0 must go!

“Punch-out,” will also spotlight the up and coming stars of tomorrow, as we present six hardcore amateur MMA bouts! In keeping with the colorful and explosive traditions of The 4th of July we are adding to the mix a finale that is definitely going to bring the noise, and light up the night! Guilty Boxing & Rattlesnake Events have pitted the Elite MMA fight team of Las Vegas, NV against the very dangerous Idaho Fight League in a fantastic MMA exhibition as a gift to all ticket holding fans in attendance and we are positive that it will end the night with a bang.

Undercard boxing action will showcase the likes of three local Las Vegas talents, Hard charging, non-stop puncher “Lightning” Lonnie Smith (7-2, 5 KO’s) fighting in a six round bout at lightweight against Detroit, Michigan’s dangerous James Lester Jr (8-2, 4 KO’s) . Also duking it out on the card will be the mauler from Morocco Sid “The Messenger” El Harrak (5-0, 2 KO’s) versus the Pride of Cincinnati, Ohio James Helmes (6-3, 1KO), and rounding out the card we have MMA Prospect turned boxer, welterweight Sean” The Rebel” Dizay of the Las Vegas Elite Training Center, fighting in a 4 round special attraction.

Tickets are available and start at just $20.00. Tickets can be purchased now at the Plaza Hotel & Casino Box office or by phone at (702) 386-2575, tickets can also be purchased online at

www.plazahotelcasino.com/entertainment/boxing.php