On January 29th at The Grand Sierra Resort in Reno Nevada, Brooklyn, NY’s Curtis “Showtime” Stevens (21-2 15 KOs) will square off against and Yerington, NV’s fan favorite Jesse Brinkley (34-5 22KOs) in an official IBF eliminator for the number two ranking in the super middleweight division. The fight, promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and Let’s Get It On Promotions, will be aired live on ESPN2’s always popular “Friday Night Fight Series”. A press conference is being held today in Reno to announce the upcoming bout.
“Styles make fights, and in this fight you have two heavy handed punchers who are going to come right at one another looking to end the show in spectacular fashion. These are the types of fights that true boxing fans dream of watching. With the Super Six Tournament in full-swing, the super middleweight division is one of the most exciting in the sport right now, and we are expecting to add to that excitement with a tremendous fight and tremendous turn out come January 29th.”
IN HIS LAST FIGHT STEVENS COMPLETELY ANNIHILATED PREVIOUSLY UNBEATEN PIOTR WILCZEWSKI
The 24-year-old Stevens (IBF #10, WBO #13, WBA #14), who hails from the rough streets of Brownsville in Brooklyn, NY, the same area which has produced such champions as Mike Tyson and Riddick Bowe, is coming off a devastating third round TKO victory over previously unbeaten Piotr Wilczewki (22-0, 7KO) this past July. Since joining the Star Boxing Roster in 2008, Stevens has strung together four impressive victories, including three by way of knockout.
“On January 29th Showtime Stevens will be reaping havoc upon Jesse Brinkley,” stated Curtis Stevens. “I’m in the business of hurting people, and you better believe Jesse Brinkley is in for a world of hurt when he gets into the ring with me. If he thinks that fighting in his backyard is going to bother me, then he has another thing coming, tell him to watch a copy of my last fight against Wilczewski and see what happened to him in front of all his Polish fans. Make sure to tune in, because I am promising you, I am going to knock Brinkley out cold. 2010 is my year, no one can stop me.”
The 33-year-old Brinkley (IBF #6, WBC #7) has been steadily on the rise including winning his past eight fights. Within that time, the former Contender season-one alum earned the UNSBC super-middleweight championship with a dominating victory over fellow Contender contestant Joey Gilbert. His recent success has made him wildly popular in Northern Nevada and has also elevated his profile in the global boxing community.
“This fight is the only thing that stands in my way of achieving my dream of having a shot at becoming a world champion” stated Brinkley. “I’m busting my butt in the gym, and I’m going to leave it all out there.”
“A lot is on the line.” Says Let’s Get It On Promotions’ president Tommy Lane. “The winner will get a shot at the title, the loser will continue to wait in line. I just can’t wait to see the fight.”
Ticket and broadcast information, along with under card details will be announced shortly. The Brinkley vs. Stevens fight will headline Reno Xtreme Fights II. There will be a press conference in Reno on December 9th.
About Star Boxing:
Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry.
ABOUT “LET’S GET IT ON” PROMOTIONS:
Reno, Nev. based “Let’s Get It On” Promotions was founded in 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane. In early 2005 he was joined by sons Terry and Tommy in the operations of the company. Along with super middleweight contender Jesse Brinkley, “Let’s Get It On” Promotions also promotes lightweight contender Rustam Nugaev, sensational lightweight prospect Bayan Jargal, super middleweight prospect Brandon Gonzales and highly regarded brothers Tyler and Derek Hinkey. They have consistently promoted world-class boxing events on a national basis. For more information, visit www.letsgetitonboxing.com.
ABOUT THE GRAND SIERRA RESORT AND CASINO:
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino is located in the heart of Reno/Tahoe – America’s Adventure Place. GSR is northern Nevada’s most complete resort destination with nearly 2,000 guest rooms and suites. The property offers a wide variety of accommodations for the every day business traveler to the complete family vacation with amenities that include 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, branded retail shopping, headliner entertainment, a cinema, a 50-lane championship bowling center, outdoor thrill rides, aqua golf driving range, an 85,000 square foot casino with 24 hours of heart- pounding action plus so much more. GSR is a proud member of Summit Hotels and Resorts, a prestigious brand of Preferred Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.grandsierraresort.com or to make reservations call 800-648-5080.
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