Hernandez vs. anchondo in “shobox: the next generation”

Posted on | September 1, 2010 | 1 Comment

PRIMM VALLEY CASINO RESORTS and GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS, LLC PRESENTS

Boxing in the STAR OF THE DESERT ARENA at buffalo bill’s sept. 17
Tickets on sale now at www.primmvalleyresorts.com

(Primm, Nev.) – Primm Valley Casino Resorts and Gary Shaw Productions, LLC welcome Freddy Hernandez and Mike Anchondo, who will go head-to-head in a 10-round welterweight bout 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 in the Star of the Desert Arena at Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino. The event will be televised nationally on Showtime’s “Showbox: The Next Generation” at 8 p.m. PST.

Hernandez (28-1, 19 KOs) hails from Mexico City, Mexico, and will fight Anchondo (30-2, 19 KOs) from La Puente, Calif. in a 10-round Latino Welterweight Championship.

In an eight to 10-round junior lightweight bout, Luis Franco (6-0, 5 KOs) from Miami will contend with Wilton Hilario (12-1-1, 9 KOs) from Saint Louis Park, Minn. Chris Avalos, (16-1, 13 KOs), of Lancaster, Calif., will challenge Lorica, Columbia native, Felipe Almanza (17-17-4, 8 KOs). Joel Diaz (1-0, 1 KO) from Coachella, Calif. will fight Jesus Juarez (0-1) from Pomona, Calif. Lucia Larcinese, from Montreal, Quebec, Canada (4-6) will fight Crystal Hoy from Las Vegas (3-2-2, 2 KOs).

From Flint, Mich., Anthony Dirrell’s (18-0, 15 KOs) challenger will be announced at a later time as well as additional bouts. Card is subject to change.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the first bout at 6 p.m. in Star of the Desert Arena. Tickets are $10 and $50. Locals may receive 2-for-1 tickets to select upcoming concerts and sporting events. Those interested may call 1.888.FUNSTOP (1.888.386.7867). All concerts and sporting events are in the Star of the Desert Arena at Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.primmvalleyresorts.com.

About Primm Valley Casino Resorts:

Primm Valley Casino Resorts, located 25 minutes south of Las Vegas on Interstate 15 at the Southern Nevada/California state line, includes Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino, Primm Valley Resort & Casino, and Whiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino. The properties’ amenities offer something for everyone including 24-hour dining, The Spa at Primm, shopping at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets and two championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio. With attractions for the whole family, the Desperado Rollercoaster, Adventure Canyon Log Flume, Video Game Arcade, Carolee Movie Theatre and Star of the Desert Arena, a venue for the best live performances, Primm Valley Casino Resorts offers entertainment and recreation at an affordable price. For more information, visit www.primmvalleyresorts.com.

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