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JASON LITZAU RETURNS TO ESPN2’S “FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS” ON FRIDAY, JULY 14

St. Paul, MN native on his third opponent of past two weeks

BLOOMFIELD, NJ (July 11, 2006) – Undefeated featherweight contender Jason Litzau can finally focus on his July 14 opponent—hopefully. Litzau is expected to headline the ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights” broadcast from Harrah’s Rincon in Rincon, CA against 43-bout Reynosa, TAM, Mexico veteran Nicky Bentz. Though considering that Litzau has witnessed two opponents pull out in the past two weeks—Marcos Ramirez and Jorge Martinez—one wouldn’t blame him for feeling exasperated by the recent game of musical opponents. Yet, he is untroubled by the changes.

“Although it is frustrating that my opponent has changed three times in the last 10 days, I understand that this happens in the sport of boxing,” said Litzau. “I am in the best physical shape ever for this fight, and I am mentally ready for whoever shows up in the ring. I know that this is an important opportunity to show the ESPN audience that I am a much better fighter than the one they saw last year against John Nolasco.

“The man I expect to see in the ring this Friday is Nicky Bentz. I respect his experience, his 36 wins with 29 KO’s. One of his losses was a disputed decision to former world champion Johnny Tapia, so, I know he can fight. Whatever happens on Friday I guarantee I will give an entertaining performance for the fans.”

Litzau (18-0, 16 KO’s) has stopped six opponents within the first two rounds. The 23-year-old St. Paul, MN native has knocked out his last two opponents. On July 15, 2005, “The American Boy” captured a split-decision victory over John Nolasco on ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” broadcast. The bout was selected by ESPN.com as one of 12 “Unforgettable Bouts” from 2005. In his last bout on May 11, 2006, Litzau crushed Debind Thapa (KO 3).

Bentz (36-5-2, 29 KO’s) lost a controversial split-decision to former world champion and future Hall of Famer Johnny Tapia on January 22, 2005 (L 10).

ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” broadcast will begin at 9:00 pm ET.

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