2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez weighs in for his first time as a professional
(All pictures by Courtney Wells / Kansas Star)
Main Event – Super Bantamweights — (6) – CBSSN
Nico Hernandez (pro debut), Wichita, KS 115 lbs.
Patrick Gutierrez (0-2, Las Vegas, NV 116 lbs.
(L-R) Nico Hernandez, promoter John Andersen and Pat Gutierrez
Co-Feature — Featherweights (8) — CBSSN
Tremaine Williams (9-0, 3 KOs), New Haven, CT 125 lbs.
Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 KOs), Palm View, TX 124 lbs.
(L-R) — Tramaine Williams, promoter John Andersen and Eduardo Garza
Junior Middleweights (8) — CBSSN
Neeco Macias (14-0, 8 KOs), Tehachapi, CA 154 lbs.
Cesar Soriano (26-34-1, 16 KOs), Mexico City, Mexico 154 lbs.
(L-R) — Neeco Macias, promoter John Andersen and Cesar Soriano
186-LBS. Catchweight (6) – CBSSN (Swing Bout)
Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KOs), Andover, KS 186 lbs.
Steve Walker (26-33, 18 KOs), Hannibal, MO 184 lbs.
Junior Middleweights (4)
Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), Garden City, KS 155 lbs.
Robert Alexander Seyam (2-5, 2 KOs), Wichita, KS 152 lbs.
Featherweights (4)
Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO), Garden City, KS 124 lbs.
Kevin Garcia (pro debut), Rio Rancho, NM 125 lbs.
Cruiserweights (4)
Juan Hollingsworth (pro debut), Winfield, KS 178 lbs.
Raymond Gray (1-1, 0 KOs), Columbia, MO 180 lbs.
WHAT: “KO Night Boxing: History Begins” professional boxing
WHEN: Saturday, March 25, 2017
WHERE: Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, KS
PROMOTER: KO Night Boxing LLC
TELEVISION: Live on CBS Sports Network
BROADCASTERS: Sean Wheelock & Joey Varner
RING ANNOUNCER: Justin Roberts
DOORS OPEN: 5:00 p.m. CT
FIRST BOUT: 6:00 p.m. CT
FIRST TV BOUT: 8:00 p.m. CT
TICKETS: $115.00 (ringside, rows 1 & 2), $75.00 (floor seats, rows 3-5), $60.00 (floor seats, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) and $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food). Tickets are available to purchase at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena or www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
OTHER: TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
INFORMATION:
Websites: www.kansasstarcasino.com, www.konightboxing.com
Twitter: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Neon-Star-Media
Follow Nico Hernandez on Twitter & Instagram @Nicomhernandez and ABT Films on Twitter @abtfilms
About Neon Star Sports & Entertainment (NSSE)
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About Kansas Star Arena
The Kansas Star Arena, a Boyd Gaming facility, is located just off Exit 33 on the Kansas Turnpike and is adjacent to the Kansas Star Casino. The 42,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Kansas Star Arena is south-central Kansas’ home for big-name national acts such as Journey, Pat Benatar, Championship Rodeo, mixed martial arts events and more. The Arena accommodates up to 6,500 guests for headliner events. In 2014, Midwest Gaming and Travel awarded the Kansas Star more than 25 honors in its annual Reader’s Choice Awards, including “Best Concert Venue” in the state of Kansas. For more information, visit kansasstarcasino.com. Connect with Kansas Star Arena at facebook.com/kansasstararena and www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 24 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Boyd Gaming and Kansas Star Casino press releases are available at boydgaming.mediaroom.com.
