NABF HONORS THE TACHI PALACE'S
CHRISTIAN PRINTUP "WOMEN'S BOXING" PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
JESSICA RAKOCZY "FIGHTER OF THE YEAR" TERRI BLAIR VS JILL EMERY
"FIGHT OF THE YEAR" AT THE TACHI PALACE

For Immediate Release

TACHI PALACE CASINO
NABFNEWS.COM

Lemoore Ca March 26, 2008--The North American Boxing Federation (NABF) has granted the Tachi Palace's Christian Printup with its annual "Women's Boxing Promoter of the Year" award for his excellence in female boxing. This marks the second consecutive year where Printup was the successor. "I humbly accept this award on behalf of all my staff and co-workers who help make the Tachi Palace a wonderful venue for boxing." ~ Christian Printup

"NABF Fighter of the Year" went to the Tachi Palace's Jessica Rakoczy (28-3, 10 KO's) who calls the venue her home away from home. Rakoczy is coming off a victory against Belinda Laracuente whom she beat by unanimous decision. "I'm excited about winning this award. My goal is to get the WBC lightweight title back in my possession." ~ Jessica Rakcozy

"Fight of the Year" honors went to Terri Blair and Jill Emery who slugged it out at the Tachi Palace in one of the most exiting women's bouts to happen in Lemoore. Blair was victorious as she edged out a split decision. "That bout between Blair and Emery was a match up of contrast styles which made for a very entertaining fight. Slugger versus boxer, it could have gone either way. I'm hoping to get them back for the rematch." ~ Christian Printup