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Compiled from Major Sports News
Today's news posted by Larry Garcia:
12/13/2008 08:12 PM -0800
RETRUNS TO THE
RING NOVEMBER 22, 2008 AT THE MGM GRAND
Philadelphia's undefeated hard hitting Jr.
welterweight prospect, Danny "Swift" Garcia (8-0, 7
KO's) strives to keep his unbeaten streak alive. The
Golden Boy Promotions standout slugger returns to
the ring November 22, 2008 on the Ricky Hatton vs.
Paul Malignaggi spectacle, set to take place at the
MGM Grand in Las Vegas. "Each and every time I step
into the ring I'm getting more comfortable." stated
Garcia, "I'm looking forward to the next level of
competition and this fight will be another test to
see where I'm at. My training camp has been great
and I feel confident that fighting every other month
will be a blessing as I move towards my goal of
becoming a world champion. I cant wait to step back
in the ring and showcase my skills to the fans."
An opponent for Garcia will be announced in the near
future. Hatton vs. Malignaggi is a scheduled
12-round battle for Hatton's Ring Magazine and IBO
Junior Welterweight titles and presented by Golden
Boy Promotions in association with Punch Promotions
and DiBella Entertainment, and sponsored by
Affliction Clothing and Cerveza Tecate. The world
title bout will air live on HBO's World Championship
Boxing.
Tickets priced at $1,000, $750, $500, $300 and $150 are still
available at any MGM Grand box office outlet and at
all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith's
Food and DrugCenters and Ritmo Latino). To charge by
phone with a major credit card,call Ticketmaster at
(702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available for
purchase at www.mgmgrand.com
