Edited Press Release: Two-time world champion and fan-favorite Arturo Gatti returns to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ on Jan 28, 2006. Gatti will move up to welterweight for a twelve-round showdown against undefeated Thomas Damgaard, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva.  The
bout, which will be televised on HBO's "World Championship Boxing" series, will be Gatti's second at welterweight (he got stopped in five by Oscar De La Hoya in 2001). Gatti (39-7, 30 KO's) is the former IBF jr. lightweight champion and the former WBC super lightweight champion.  The 33-year-old Jersey City, NJ resident by way of Montreal, Canada is returning to the ring for the first time since surrendering his WBC title to Floyd Mayweather Jr. on June 25, 2005 (TKOby 6). The Gatti Mayweather bout was the highest-grossing non-heavyweight bout in Atlantic City, NJ history. Damgaard (37-0, 27 KO's) has not lost a bout since turning pro in February 1998.  The 34-year-old Morkov, Denmark southpaw is ranked #5 by The Ring magazine. On Nov 3, 2000, Damgaard captured the EBU welterweight title and the WBA International welterweight title by decisioning Alessandro Duran (W 12).  He successfully defended both titles three times.  Damgaard will be fighting in the U.S. for the first time when he visits Boardwalk Hall to challenge Gatti. Main Events will promote the evening of boxing, in association with Caesars Atlantic City and International Entertainment APS. Tickets will go on sale on November 12 and will be available at the Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall Box Office, by calling TicketMaster at 1-800-736-1420, or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com