LAS VEGAS, NV (October 30, 2012) Sterling Promotions, led by longtime Las Vegas based boxing promoter Sterling McPherson presents “Sterling Night of Fights” on Saturday, NOVEMBER 17 in the climate-controlled “E CENTER” at the world-famous Edgewater Casino Resort in Laughlin, Nevada.
“We’re very excited to work with the Edgewater Casino Resort team on this terrific event and look forward to a long and fortuitous relationship with them by providing the best in world class professional boxing” said McPherson, also announcing that this event will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN International.
Advance tickets priced at $75, $50, $25 and $15 may be purchased through the Edgewater Casino website at ESPN International Boxing Tickets
Headlining the debut “Sterling Night of Fights” will be a sensational ten round lightweight clash between Nigerian master Robert “Super” Osiobe, 13-5-0 (6KO’s) and “Son Of A Champion” Pipino Cuevas Jr., 16-8-0 (14KO’s) of Mexico City, MX.
A native of Nigeria, now based in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada, Osiobe is coming off his career best victory, winning a hard fought ten round battle over Jose Hernandez on AUGUST 18 in Tacoma, WA.
Son of former world champion Pipino Cuevas Sr., the heavy-handed Cuevas Jr. has been a professional for seven years. Both of his starts in 2012 have ended in early stoppages, most recently knocking out Jose Luis Lopez on MAY 13 in the second round in Hidalgo, Texas.
Featured in the co-main event is outstanding Youngstown, Ohio lightweight prospect Chris Hazimihalis, hailing from the same city as numerous former world champions including Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini and Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik.
With an undefeated record of 9-0-0 with seven stoppages, Hazimihalis will face off against an opponent to be announced in a scheduled eight rounder.
In a six round junior welterweight battle, cross-town Las Vegas rivals, unbeaten knockout artist Luis “El Animal” Cerda, 6-0-0 (6KO’s) and Cameron Krael, 2-3-2 will face off.
Originally from Santiago De Chile, Chile, the 21-year-old Cerda will be making his highly anticipated US debut following a fourth round knockout of Claudio Leindro on JANUARY 27 in Chile.
Just 20-years-old, Krael is returning to action following a hard fought decision loss to Robert Osiobe on JULY 14 in Las Vegas.
In a special feature attraction women’s bout, Las Vegas’ attractive newcomer Marcela Cornejo, 1-0-0 (1KO), will enter the ring in a scheduled four rounder against pro debuting Kandyce Williams of Palmdale, CA.
Heavyweights will be represented at “Sterling Night of Fights” in a scheduled six round tilt as undefeated prospect Duane Mobley, 6-0-0 (4KO’s) of Upper Marlboro, MD clashes with Phoenix, Arizona’s Chad Davis, 4-10-0.
In a four round super middleweight battle Las Vegas’ Ronald Gavril, 3-0-0 (2KO’s) will look to stay undefeated in a four rounder against Billy Schmidt, 1-2-2, of Glendale, Arizona.
Super featherweight newcomers will clash in a four round tilt as Phoenix, Arizona’s Keenan Carbajal and Ismael Navarette of Riverside, CA, make their pro debuts.
The Edgewater Casino Resort is located at 2020 S. Casino Drive in Laughlin, Nevada. For more information, please visit their website at www.edgewater-casino.com
ABOUT STERLING PROMOTIONS
A former standout professional boxer, Sterling McPherson has promoted professional boxing events around the world since 1987, including many involving boxing legend Mike Tyson among hundreds of other world title fights.
For more information, please visit the Sterling Promotions website at www.SterlingMcPherson.com
ABOUT THE EDGEWATER CASINO RESORT
The Edgewater Casino Resort is a beautiful resort destination in the heart of Laughlin, Nevada, resting on the west bank of the cool Colorado River. The Edgewater’s 26-story Sedona Tower stands out against a desert landscape of blue skies and majestic mountain ranges.
The Edgewater offers exciting gaming, exceptional dining and entertaining events. The perfect place for a relaxing vacation retreat or getaway, the Edgewater is also an excellent choice for weddings and reunions, business functions, meetings and events. Discover the Edgewater for a legendary guest experience.
