Officials named for Forrest-Baldomir

06/07/2007

Officials named for Forrest-Baldomir

Press Release: With Floyd Mayweather, Jr. relinquishing the WBC 154-pound title he won from Oscar De La Hoya in May,  former world welterweight champions Vernon Forrest (38-2, 28 KOs), from Atlanta, and Carlos Badlomir (43-10-6, 13 KOs), from Argentina will now be fighting for the newly-vacated title, Saturday, July 28.  Promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, in association with Brian Halquist Productions and Sycuan Ringside Promotions, the Forrest-Baldomir title tilt will be broadcast live from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington, on HBO Boxing After Dark, beginning at 10:15 P.M. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). The officials assigned to this world championship fight are: referee Jay Nady and judges Samuel Conde (Puerto Rico), Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand) and Tom McDonough  (USA). Remaining tickets are on sale the Emerald Queen Casino Box Office and at all TicketMaster outlets,including online.