AMATEUR STANDOUT RICHARD HARGRAVES MAKES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PRO DEBUT

Posted on | December 7, 2009 | No Comments

Photo By Michael Austin

San Francisco, December 7, 2009 – Highly decorated amateur standout, Richard Hargraves (welterweight), makes his pro debut against John Dunham this Friday December 11, 2009 on the undercard of the Oleg Maskaev vs Nagy Aguilera showdown, taking place at the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, CA.

Hailing from San Francisco, CA, Hargraves trains out of the SFC boxing gym under the guidance of Ben Bautista. With an amateur record 50-7, Hargraves was a 3-time local and state Golden Gloves champion and P.A.L (165 lbs) 2006 Bronze medalist. In addition, Richard was a 2009 Team USA member and (152 lbs) 2009 USA national champion with a # 3 ranking.

“I’ve been dreaming of this day for some time now,” said Hargraves. “I’m looking to work my way up the welterweight division and make a name for myself. I believe I have enough amateur experience to compete at the highest level. I’m excited to put on a good performance for the fans in attendance. All the hard work is about to pay off.”

Trainer Ben Bautista went on to say, “Richard is a very hard worker who possesses the discipline it takes to be a great fighter. I expect him to shine come fight night.”

Tickets priced from $30-$150 can be purchased at the Sacramento Convention Center Box Office or online at www.tickets.com.

ONLINE PPV BROADCAST
Oleg Maskaev (36-6, 27 KO’s) vs. Nagy Aguilera (14-2, 9 KO’s) 10 Round Heavyweight Fight to be broadcasted Live on www.NESportsTV.com PPV

The fight will stream live on NESportsTV.com for a cost of $14.95. It will also be archived online for on demand viewing following the event for the same price.

Saturday Night December 11, 2009USA Time
Sunday Morning December 12, 2009Russia Time
$14.95 USD (International Conversion Rates Apply)

About NESportsTV.com

www.NESportsTV.com is a sports video on demand website launched this past June. Since its inception, the site has already showcased some of the best boxing has to offer including: heavyweight contender Brian Minto, Irish Middleweight John Duddy, former world title challenger Elvin Ayala and 2008 U.S. Olympic alternate Danny O’Connor. Maskaev vs. Aguilera will mark the first time a former heavyweight champion has fought on the website. Also, the site will broadcast its first MMA fight on December 12th when former UFC heavyweight title challenger Jeff Monson takes on 247 fight veteran Travis Fulton.