CROWN BOXING

BY JOHN MASTALIR JMASTALIR@YAHOO.COM

LETS GO..

EVENT INFO:

Event: Crown Boxing presents Friday Night Fights

Date: Friday, September 3, 2010

Ticket Prices: $25/$100; ringside and reserved seating available; additional ticket charges may apply

Time: Doors 6 p.m.; first bout 7 p.m.

Additional Info: Crown Boxing has partnered with Crown Theater & Nightclub in the intimate venue housed at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino to begin presenting a series of Friday Night Fights. The events, to kick off Labor Day weekend, will feature some of the best up-and-coming fighters. The previous Friday Night Fights series maintained years of successful runs, providing entertainment to more than 50,000 fight fans.



The concept of staging the fights in the unique venue allows for fans to stay in the excitement and in the middle of all the action when the venue transitions to a nightclub after the final bell has rung and a winner is declared.



WEIGH IN INFORMATION:

•Thursday, Sept. 2; 5:00 p.m.; Weigh-In


UPCOMING EVENTS AT CROWN THEATER:

September 3 – Crown Boxing presents Friday Night Fights; $25 & $100

September 5 – Red Light; $69 & $99

September 18 – Grupo Niche; $40

September 25 – Lit with special guests Zebrahead; $22



About Crown Las Vegas

Crown Las Vegas is the moniker that houses Crown Theater and Crown Nightclub. The company is overseen by attorney and entertainment veteran Darin Feinstein who has owned and operated music venues, nightclubs and entertainment outlets for more than 10 years. In addition to purchasing the world famous The Viper Room from actor Johnny Depp, Feinstein’s companies have produced thousands of live shows and events in multiple cities nationwide. www.thecrownvegas.com.



About Crown Boxing

Crown Boxing, a family owned staple in the boxing community, is headed by matchmaker Frank Luca. With 14 world title fights under his belt, Luca has been successful in all areas of boxing by holding positions that have included fighter, trainer, manager, promoter and matchmaker. Crown Boxing maintains the quality, style, class and excitement of not only the boxing events but to each and every fighter involved. www.crown-boxing-inc.com. All tickets are currently on sale and available at www.ticketmaster.com, via www.thecrownvegas.com or by calling the Rio Box Office at 1-888-746-7784. Additional ticket charges may apply. The Rio Box Office is open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. All events are 21 and over.



About Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is a Harrah's Entertainment resort offering guests a unique all-suite hotel experience. Complete with 2,520 all-suite hotel rooms, the property overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip, one block west on Flamingo Road. The resort features a variety of entertainment including headliners Penn & Teller, the world-famous Chippendales and the Show in the Sky. Rio is home to a diverse array of dining and nightlife experiences including the famous Voodoo Steak and Lounge, Martorano’s, iBar, and McFadden’s.