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"Knockout Night at the D" returns May 21

Photo by Tom Donoghue / the D Las Vegas

Live on CBS Sports Network outdoors from DLVEC  

Fresh off of its wildly successful inaugural event, "Knockout Night at the D" returns Saturday night, May 21, with the second event of its 2016 series, as undefeated middleweight Arif "The Predator" Magomedov takes on upset-minded Andrew "Hurricane" Hernandez in the 10-round main event, airing (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ET) live on CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at theDowntown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC) outdoor venue.
 
The "Knockout Night at the D" series, presented by the D Las Vegasand (DLVEC), is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.  The May 21st show is presented in association with Main Events and in association with Shamo Boxing Promotions.
"Our recent Knockout Night at the D event was a great success, so needless to say, we are excited for next month's fights," said Derek Stevens, CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC. "Outdoor boxing is continuing to boom in Las Vegas and we look forward to watching this series grow and develop."
 
"Both Roy and I were pleasantly surprised at the outcome from our April card," commented Keith Veltre, CEO / Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions.  "The support that Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions received from the boxing community superseded our expectations.  Neon Star Media and the DLVEC went above and beyond to deliver an incredible show to Las Vegas.  With the constant support from the community and a partner such as Derek Stevens, we know that we can make this series one of the best in boxing."  
 
Photo by Craig Bennett / Main Events
Magomedov (17-0, 10 KOs), who is promoted by Main Events, is rated among the top 15 middleweights by the four major sanctioning bodies:  WBC #2, WBO #3, WBA #5 and IBF #14.  The gifted Russian (pictured to right) captured his NABO title belt 10 months ago, winning a 10-round unanimous decision against previously undefeatedDerrick Webster (19-0).  Last December in his most recent action, Magomedov (pictured to right) stoppedJonathan Tavira in the seventh round.
 
Magomedov's expansive display-case presently holds the NABO. WBO Youth, WBO Asia Pacific, WBA Inter-Continental, WBA Fedelatin, UBO Inter-Continental and Russian middleweight title belts.

Photo by Twin Flame Images
The 30-year-old Hernandez (pictured to left), also known as "The Pride of Phoenix," has pulled off his fair share of upsets.  In 2015, Hernandez stopped 17-1 Jeff Page, Jr., whose only other loss was to 2-time Russian Olympian and current world light heavyweight contender Artur Beterbiev, in the 10th round of their UBF Inter-continental super middleweight title fight.  Hernandez also upset 12-0 Jerry Odum last year at Madison Square Garden Theater.
 
In his last fight this past March, Hernandez won in Tacoma when veteran Dionisio Miranda (22-14-2) was unable to answer the bell for the 8th round.
 
In the 8-round co-feature, super middleweight John "The Phenom" Vera (12-0, 8 KOs), of Fort Worth, Texas, puts his unbeaten record and NABA-USA title belt on the line against Phoenix' popular Joey "Boxer" Ruelas (10-1-1, 4 KOs).
 
Seventeen-year-old lightweight sensation Devin "The Dream" Haney (5-0, 3 KOs), of Las Vegas, is scheduled to open the televised portion of the card in a 4-round bout versus an opponent to be determined.  A 7-time national amateur champion, Haney is recognized as one of the top teenage boxing prospects in the world.
 
Unbeaten Virginian Jerren "Hardknocks" Cochran (11-0-1, 4 KOs) takes on former WBC Youth International titlist, Dallas southpaw Tony Lopez (10-1, 3 KOs), in a 6-round featherweight match serving as a television "swing bout."
 
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in 4-round matches, versus opponents to be determined, are two of Las Vegas' most promising prospects,- junior lightweight Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO), and welterweight Jeremy "J-Flash" Nichols (3-0, 2 KOs).
 
All fights and fighters are subject to change.
 
Tickets, priced at $99.99 VIP ringside, $49.99 ringside, $24.99 and $14.99 general admission (seated), are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com or www.DLVEC.com. ; Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
 
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
 
The "Knockout Night at the D" series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
 
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video and telco providers and via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 and Dish Network Channel 158. For more information, including a full programming schedule and how to get CBS Sports Network, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
 
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the "Knockout Night at the D" series.
 
INFORMATION:
 
 
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
 
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
 
 
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @johnverajr, @joey_ruelas, @jerrencochran, @jflashgang (Nichols), @Realdevinhaney @RandyMoreno
For More Information:
"Knockout Night at the D": Bob Trieger, (978) 590-0470, bobtfcp@hotmail.com, @FightPublicist
 
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and the D Las Vegas:  Kara Rutkin / Alaina Curry, Kirvin Doak Communications, (702) 737-3100, krutkin@kirvindoak.com /acurry@kirvindoak.com
 
Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions: Lisa Veltre, (702) 522-1636, 
About the D Las Vegas:  the D Las Vegas delivers the fresh, energetic attitude and fun atmosphere synonymous with downtown Las Vegas. The new casino hotel boasts 629 remodeled rooms and suites and a unique two-level casino featuring modern and vintage floors. Cocktails, beer and frozen beverages abound inside the casino at LONGBAR and on the Fremont Street Experience at D Bar.  the D offers contemporary American fare at D Grill, Detroit's legendary Coney Dogs at American Coney Island and premium steaks and authentic Italian dishes at Joe Vicari's Andiamo Italian Steakhouse. The Showroom at the D Las Vegas features outstanding entertainment ranging from award-winning dinner theater and Broadway productions to music, comedy and more. Follow the D on Facebook and Twitter.
 
About Downtown Las Vegas Events Center:  Located at the corner of Third St. and Carson Ave. across from the D Las Vegas, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center can accommodate up to 11,000 guests and features state-of-the-art stage, sound and lighting. The open-air design is inviting to both tourists and locals and offers the perfect spot for concerts, conventions and other large-scale events. Embracing the uninhibited spirit of Downtown Las Vegas, the new venue plays host to a line-up of curated events including premier concerts, food festivals and more. The venue is also the first entertainment arena in Las Vegas to accept Bitcoin as currency. For more information, visit www.dlvec.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @DLVEC.
 
About Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions:  Co-founded in 2013 by 10-times world champion Roy Jones, Jr. and Keith Veltre, Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is on its way to reinventing boxing.  Based in Las Vegas, Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions is climbing to the top at a fast pace, adding young talent to its growing stable such as undefeated super welterweight John Vera, super bantamweights Joseph Agebeko and Hanzel Martinez, lightweight Demond Brock, super featherweight Randy Moreno and heavyweight Edgar Alberto Ramirez Vargas.
 
About Neon Star Media LLC:  Neon Star Media is a marketing and content company that creates highly effective brand-integration experiences for our clients, executed through a unique "story-telling" approach that empowers client's product messaging to soar while delivering results.  At Neon Star Media, we maximize client media spends by leveraging our relationships with various sporting events, cable channels, digital platforms and other social media outlets.  We work with our clients to engage, endorse and advance their message with audiences on all platforms 24/7.  Visit us on Twitter @Neonstarmedia or Facebook www.facebook.com/Neon-Star-Media-378687919005532/

 

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