MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 16, 2010) — Undefeated lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy is putting his undefeated record on the line tonight as he faces Tyrese Hendrix (18-0-1) for the vacant NABO title in the co-feature of ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” at the New Daisy Theater, promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports in conjunction with Prize Fight Boxing.
Tonight’s 10-round bout will air on ESPN2 beginning at 10 ET. Lundy (17-0-1) is coming off seven consecutive victories, including four knockouts. The 10-round main event on tonight’s card will feature heavyweight Owen “What The Heck” Beck against Tony Thompson.
Tonight is Lundy’s first fight since he beat Richard Abril by split decision Jan. 22 in Boston. Overall, “Hammerin’” Hank has won four of his last five bouts by knockout and enters tonight’s NABO title fight with a distinct edge in endurance and power. Hendrix hasn’t scored a knockout since July of 2009 and hasn’t fought since November.
In other CES news, tickets for “Spring Fever” on May 7 at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I., are on sale now for $35, $50, $75 and $100 and can be purchased online at www.CESBoxing.comor by calling 401-724-2253. New Bedford’s Jason “School Boy” Pires will headline “Spring Fever” in the 8-round main event and the undercard will feature the return of former University of Rhode Island football star Vladine Biosse, who hasn’t fought since November due to a hand injury. Those who purchase tickets in the $75- and $100-range (Jimmy’s Platinum Club) will also receive $15 of free play at Twin River in addition to free passes to Jimmy’s exclusive VIP After Party.
Also, a special press conference to announce “Spring Fever” will be held Wednesday, April 21 at Twin River’s Wicked Good Bar & Grill beginning at 2 p.m. This event is open to the public.