Peterson's to headline on 2007 ESPN opener!

06/12/2006

Peterson's to headline on 2007 ESPN opener!

Press Release: Boxing returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Friday, January 5, 2007 from the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi . Featured will be the undefeated Peterson brothers as Anthony Peterson 21-0 puts his regional lightweight title on the line against Juan Humberto Garza 28-2 in the 12 round main event. Garza, the current Mexican Lightweight Champion, is aiming to defeat Peterson. Brother Lamont Peterson, 19-0, puts his undefeated record on the line against Juaquin Gallardo 17-5-1 in an 8 round bout. The undercard features Louisiana ’s own Dupre Strickland 17-1-1 versus “Smiling” Martin Verdin 14-7-1. Tickets can be purchased at the Beau Rivage ticket office or by calling the Beau Rivage at (228) 386-7777 or (888) 566-7469. Doors for the event open at 7:00 PM CST and ESPN will begin it’s live telecast at 8:00 PM CST.