Minto Headlines March 23!

03/03/2005

Minto Headlines March 23!

On Wednesday, March 23, 2005 Duva Boxing will present a professional boxing show featuring "Big Boys" at the Butler, Pa. Days Inn. Popular local heavyweight, Brian Minto, 18-1 will headline the show, which begins at 8PM. Minto is returning to the ring following his controversial decision loss in December to former World Champion, Tony Tubbs.  "I look forward to Brian getting back in the ring and I'm confident this is the first step for him to get back on track. We know Brian has the skills and desire to move up the heavyweight ranks in a very short time, " stated Promoter Dino Duva. The card will also feature local favorites, heavyweight Carlton Johnson of Pittsburgh ; light heavyweights Scott Kelly of Indiana, Pa. and Sharon, Pa's undefeated Anthony Pietrantonio, 5-0.  Rounding out the show will be Hall of Fame manager Lou Duva's young prospect, Michael Marrone, 7-0,6 ko's,  of Vero Beach, Fla. Tickets are priced at $50 (Golden VIP), $35. (Ringside), and $20. for General Admission and are on sale at the Butler Days Inn, (724) 287-6761.  Â