Lightweight prospects to face TBAs in separate bouts

Press Release: On February 1, 2008 Joseph Donofrio of Donofrio Boxing will promote a five-bout night of professional boxing at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Co-headlining will be Detroit's two lightweight prospects, Vernon "The Iceman" Paris (17-0, 12 KOs) and Lanardo "The Pain Server" Tyner (18-0, 10 KOs) in separate bouts. The two sharp-punching Motowners have been sniping at each other publicly for quite some time and the Palace event will serve as a preview to their showdown, currently being discussed for later this year.

Aside from being a staple on Fox Sports' televised boxing, Paris is best known for surviving being shot three times in 2006 and returning to the ring just two months later. The 20 year old made seven ring appearances in 2007, scoring six knockouts.

Tyner, a relentless pressure fighter, scored the most impressive win of his career last September when he stopped normally durable Marteze Logan in nine rounds. Fearless, with an all-action style, Tyner has become a favorite of Michigan fight fans.

Also appearing that night will be undefeated middleweight knockout sensation Brian "The Lion" Mihtar (8-0, 7 KOs). 27-year-old Mihtar is four fights into his comeback and has scored three knockouts. The hard-punching Mihtar has become a hero to the large Middle Eastern population of Detroit.

Also on the show in separate bouts will be undefeated former amateur standouts Willie "The Quiet Storm" Nelson (5-0, 3 KOs) and Prenice "Showbiz" Brewer (5-0-1, 4 KOs).  Standing an amazing 6'3" for a welterweight, Nelson is a former USA and European champion. Brewer is a former PAL National champion and 2005 Ringside World Championships finalist. Both 20-year-old Cleveland natives have relocated to Lansing, Michigan, to train and will be looking to make impressive showings for the fans in their new home state.

Tickets are on sale now at www.palacenet.com, The Palace Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. For more information, visit www.donofrioboxing.com. Doors will open on fight night at 6:30 pm. The action starts at 7:30 pm.