Pryor Jr. to headline in Cincy

28/10/2008

Pryor Jr. to headline in Cincy

Press Release: Andrew Williams of R & R Promotions will present “The Next Generation” on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio with an eight round main event featuring Aaron Pryor, Jr. (11-0, 8 KOs). Pryor, a Cincinnati native, is the son of Hall of Famer Aaron “The Hawk’ Pryor (39-1), who was part of two classic fights vs. Alexis Arguello. The Hawk secured the WBA light welterweight title in Cincinnati on August 2, 1980. His son states, “I am ready to carry on the family tradition of pleasing my hometown fans. It’s great to be back in front of the Cincinnati fans and I hope to put on as great a performance as my last fight here in August 2008. I have one of the world’s greatest trainers, legendary Emanuel Steward of Kronk Gym, and we are ready to show the city that “It’s Still Hawk Time”. Supporting bouts feature include locals Adrien Broner (3-0), Bran’Don Bennet (2-0) and Hasaan Daryl Murph (0-0-1). Tickets are on sale now at Hard II Knock (Clifton, 513-221-HARD and Rags Men Wear (Downtown) 513-381-RAGS.