REMINDER: SLUGFEST AT THE SUN OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN *TODAY* AT 5:00 PM IN FRONT OF MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
November 24, 2017
BEJENARU WINS IN WBC INTERNATIONAL TITLE DEFENSE AT “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN”
November 26, 2017
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WEIGH-IN RESULTS FROM MOHEGAN SUN
FIGHT NIGHT TONIGHT!
UNCASVILLE, CONECTICUT, NOVEMBER 25, 2017
Main Event:
The 10 Round WBC International and Continental Cruiserweight Champ CONSTANTIN BEJENARU (12-0 3KOs) weighed in at 199.5 lbs, ahead of his title defense bout against #1 mandatory challenger, and former world title challenger THABISO MCHUNU, who weighed-in at 200 lbs.
Co-Feautre:
DANNY “El Gallo” GONZALEZ (14-0 5KOs) is prepared for his chance to earn the vacant WBC Silver International Super Lightweight Title, as he weighed-in earlier today at 139.2 lbs, but standing in his way is Irish-American and Massachusetts native DANNY “Danny O” O’CONNOR (28-3 11KOs), who weighed-in at 139.7 lbs. Both men are looking to take their careers to the next level by winning this co-feautre bout.
Undercard:
New England’s top prospect “Action” ANTHONY LAUREANO (5-0 3KOs) weighed in at 139 lbs., and is looking to continue his winning ways as he returns to his hometown to take on the tough New Yorker JOHNNY “Hitman” HERNANDEZ (8-2 1KO), who weighed in at a ready 137.2 lbs. You will not want to miss this one. This is a scheduled 6-round Jr. Welterweight bout.
Former Two time women’s world champion, KALI “KO Mequinonoag” REIS (12-6-1 3KOs) weighed-in at 158.2 lbs, and her opponent TIFFANY WOODARD (4-8-3 3KOs) of Wilson, North Carolina weighed-in at 159.5 lbs. This is a scheduled 160 lb 6-Round bout.
CARLOS MARRERO (debut) will be fighting in his backyard to make his pro-debut, as he tipped the scales at 129.7 lbs.; looking to derail his party is Rochester, New York native, SEQUAN FELTON (1-2), who weighed-in at 130.2lbs. This is a scheduled 4-round, 131 lb. bout.
VALERIO NOCERA (3-0-1) is making his United States debut, as his previous four fights took place in his native Italy; he weighed in at 139.2 lbs. His opponent DAN MURRAY (2-1) comes in at 138.2 lbs. This is a scheduled 4-round, 140 lb. bout.
In addition to the stacked card, a swing bout has been added between local favorite and undefeated CHARLES FOSTER (13-0 7KOs) of New Haven, CT, as he weighed in at 179 lbs. against Charlotte, NC native , QUENTON RANKIN (12-4-2 9KOs) who weighed in at 179 lbs.
Fight night is tonight, get your tickets to SLUGFEST at the SUN! Purchase them below.
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Get your tickets to November 25th, #SLUGFESTattheSUN live from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
Tickets start at JUST $30.
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FACTS:
DATE:
Saturday November 25th, 2017
TIME:
Doors Open 6:30 PM
First Bout 7:30 PM
LOCATION:
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut
MAIN EVENT:
WBC Cruiserweight Title Fight
CONSTANTIN BEJENARU vs. THABISO “THE ROCK” MCHUNU
CO-FEATURE:
WBC Super Lightweight Title Fight
DANNY “EL GALLO” GONZALEZ vs DANNY “DANNY O” O’CONNOR
TICKETS:
Available at TICKETMASTER
TICKET PRICES: $30, $45, $95 (+$5 facility fee)
BOUT SHEET:
View the bout sheet for SLUGFEST at the SUN HERE.
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INFO:
STAR BOXING brings championship boxing to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Saturday, November 25 with two separate Championship Bouts along with a thrilling undercard of 6 additional fights.
WBC International and WBC Continental Americas Cruiserweight Champion CONSTANTIN BEJENARU, (12-0, 3KO’S), of
Undefeated DANNY “EL GALLO” GONZALEZ (Woodhaven NY, 14-0 5KOs) will put his perfect record on the line against highly regarded DANNY “DANNY O” O’CONNOR (Framingham MA, 28-3 10KOs) in a 10-round bout for the vacant WBC International Silver Super Lightweight Title in the co-featured title bout on the card.
Headlining his first main event, Bejenaru is coming off two victories seen on the popular Showtime series ShoBox: The New Generation, over previously undefeated contenders Stivens Bujaj and Alexey Zubov. A native of the Eastern European country, Moldova, Bejenaru is a quick handed aggressive fighter. He captured both vacant WBC Cruiserweight Championships (International and Continental Americas) with his dominant victory against Bujaj.
Mchunu is no stranger to big fights having challenged Oleksandr Usyk for the WBO World Cruiserweight Title last year. While Mchunu fell short in that world championship effort, he has since come back with a recent victory in South Africa to secure the mandatory challenger position. Mchunu holds a victory over highly regarded Eddie Chambers which also took place at Mohegan Sun Arena in 2013. Mchunu will be coming all the way from his home in South Africa for this coveted title opportunity.
Undefeated Danny Gonzalez has been attracting the attention of fans in and out of the ring. Maintaining a very busy 2017, Gonzalez will look to cap off his year with a WBC title in the co-featured matchup.
O’Connor, an Irish-American amateur star, has enjoyed success in the pros as well, beating the likes of former WBC Continental Americas Champion Michael Clark and former WBC World title challenger Vivian Harris. He comes into Mohegan Sun boasting an impressive pro record and two fight winning streak including a win over another previously undefeated prospect. |
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MEDIA:
Bejenaru vs Mchunu Promo
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PREVIOUS RELEASES
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TICKETS:
Tickets for the live event start at $30 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.comby clicking HERE or by going to www.StarBoxing.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
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MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.ace article copy here. Be sure to make the articles short and concise as people tend not to read much more than a couple of paragraphs. Place article copy here.
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CONTACTS:
Antonio Palmieri, Star Boxing: (516) 456-0315, [email protected]
Media Credentials: Email [email protected]
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