Reno, Nevada — The Grand Sierra Resort & Casino and Let’s Get It On Promotions are pleased to announce “Reno Xtreme Fights IV”, May 22nd. Reno’s own Joey Gilbert (18-2, 14 KOs) will make his return to the ring against veteran Anthony Bartinelli (20-13, 13 KOs) in an eight-round middleweight bout. Tickets are on sale now.
Gilbert is coming off of an impressive fifth-round knockout victory against Ivan Stovall in August. The Bartinelli fight will be Gilbert’s first fight back in his hometown since his twelve-round unanimous decision loss to local rival, Jesse Brinkley.
“I just want to get in the ring again,” said Gilbert. “I felt great in my last fight, and I would like to have a shot at a big name at middleweight.”
Bartinelli is a tough veteran from Phoenix, Arizona who is known for taking fights with the best middleweights in the world. Bartinelli recently went the distance with middleweight world title challenger Elvin Ayala and contender Albert Onolunose. Although he has traveled the world and faced off with the best fighters around, Bartinelli looks at this fight as being his chance to make a name for himself in boxing.
“I’ve wanted this fight with Joey Gilbert for a couple of years now,” says Bartinelli. “This could be my big break.”
Both fighters are known for being brawlers with power and good chins.
“This fight has the makings of a war,” says Let’s Get It On Promotions’ Tommy Lane. “Both stand toe-to-toe and are not afraid to get hit while trying to knock the other out.”
This will be the fourth installment of “Reno Xtreme Fights,” the successful professional boxing/MMA series. Other boxers slated to fight on the card are Brandon “Flawless” Gonzales (11-0, 9 KOs) and Chad “Chadillac” Forrester (1-1). Mixed martial arts fighters currently slated are Reno’s own Rick “The Holy Terror” Reeves (9-2) and Kristin “Barbie” Molina (1-1).
Fight card subject to change. More details will be announced shortly. Ticket information is below.
Reno Xtreme Fights is a boxing and mixed martial arts series of events between Grand Sierra Resort & Casino and Let’s Get It On Promotions. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the fight on Saturday, May 22nd with the first bout at 8 p.m. in the Grand Theatre. Tickets are $75, $55 and $35. Tickets for a King’s Row Booth for four are $1,000 which includes an exciting spot to get close to the action with light appetizers and one bottle of alcohol included. To purchase tickets or for more information: please call 1.800.648.3568 or visit www.grandsierraresort.com.
ABOUT LET’S GET IT ON PROMOTIONS:
Reno, Nevada based Let’s Get It On Promotions was founded in 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane. In early 2005 he was joined by sons Terry and Tommy in the operations of the company. Along with super middleweight contender Jesse Brinkley, Let’s Get It On Promotions also promotes middleweight prospect Brandon Gonzales, lightweight contender Rustam Nugaev, lightweight prospect Bayan Jargal and highly regarded brothers Tyler and Derek Hinkey. They have consistently promoted world class boxing events on a national basis.
About Grand Sierra Resort and Casino:
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino (GSR) is in the heart of Reno/Tahoe. GSR is northern Nevada’s most complete resort destination with nearly 2,000 guest rooms and suites. The property offers a wide variety of accommodations for the everyday business traveler to the complete family vacation with amenities that include 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, branded retail shopping, headliner entertainment, a cinema, a 50-lane championship bowling center, outdoor thrill rides, aqua golf driving range, an 85,000 square foot casino with 24 hours of heart-pounding action plus so much more. GSR is a proud member of Summit Hotels and Resorts, a prestigious brand of Preferred Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.grandsierraresort.com or to make reservations call 800-648-5080.