DOVER, Del. — Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the next Friday Night Fights series event will take place on May 18 in the Rollins Center arena with two headliner titles on the card. Tickets are on sale now at $40 – $200 and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting doverdowns.com.
Franklin “Yah Yah” Lawrence, 14(9)-2-2, of Indianapolis, Ind., goes against Mike Mollo, 20(12)-3-1 of Oak Lawn, Ill. for the NABA Heavyweight Title. In his last appearance at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Lawrence earned the WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation Heavyweight belt in seven rounds of a scheduled 12 against Jason “The Sensation” Gavern 21(10)-9-4.
The under card features local favorite and former USBA junior welterweight Mike “No Joke” Stewart, 48(25)-7-3, of New Castle, Del. Stewart, a world title challenger and HBO Contender star has not lost a fight since 2007.
NABF Female Super Featherweight Title holder, “Queen” Ronica Jeffery (9-0), of Bronx, N.Y. is pitted against Jackie Trivilino, 8(1)-4-2 of Plattsburgh, NY. Also featured are super middleweight “Mighty” Mike Tiberi, lightweight Omar “Super O” Douglas and cruiserweight Anthony “Caputo” Smith. Other bouts will be added to the undercard over the coming weeks.
The first bout will begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Will call will be open from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Visit doverdowns.com for updates. Event, times and card are subject to change or cancellation without notice. For media credentials and interview and photo requests, please contact Lisa Butler at lbutler@doverdowns.com.
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About Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Owned by Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE), Dover Downs Hotel & Casino® is a premier gaming and entertainment resort destination in the Mid-Atlantic region. Gaming operations consist of approximately 2,500 slots and a full complement of table games including poker. The AAA-rated Four Diamond hotel is Delaware’s largest with 500 luxurious rooms/suites and amenities including a full-service spa/salon, concert hall and 35,000 sq. ft. of multi-use event space. Live, world-class harness racing is featured November through April, and horse racing is simulcast year-round. Professional football parlay betting is accepted during the season. Additional property amenities include multiple restaurants from fine dining to casual fare, bars/lounges and retail shops. For more information, please visit www.doverdowns.com.
