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"Knockout Night at the D" returns Sept. 9 Robles vs. Claggett, Garza vs. Macias

"Knockout Night at the D" returns to Las Vegas with the fourth series installment of the popular professional boxing series, Friday night, September 9, airing (11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT) live on CBS Sports Network from the outdoor Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

(DLVEC).  The "Knockout Night at the D" series, presented by the D Las Vegas and DLVEC, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.

 

Hall Of Fame announcers Jim "J.R." Ross and Al Bernstein will call all of the action from ringside on CBS Sports Network.

 

Undefeated prospect Emmanuel "Renegade" Robles (15-0-1, 5 KOs), fighting out of San Diego, faces Canadian welterweight champion Steve "The Dragon" Claggett (33-4-1, 16 KOs) in the 10-round main event for the vacant North American Boxing Association (NABA) - United States junior welterweight championship.

                                    

The 28-year-old Robles is a former WBC Latino super lightweight champion, as well as a 2008 National PAL gold medalist.  The gifted southpaw has reeled-off 11consecutive victories since his 2012 draw with 7-0 Adrian Vargas.  NABA No. 1 contender Robles' signature win to date was last year's second-round stoppage of Leon Spinks III, grandson of former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist Leon Spinks, who left the ring on a stretcher.  Also notable are winning decisions versus 15-1 Yordenis Ugas and 13-1 Jonathan Chicas.  His last fight was a fourth-round technical knockout of Gerardo Cuevas this past May.

 

Claggett, 27, is coming off of a disputed 10-round majority decision loss to Chris Van Heerden (23-2-1) last April at the DLVEC.  Fighting out of Calgary, Alberta, Claggett is dropping down one weight class in order to challenge junior welterweight Robles for the vacant NABA - United States title.

 

  

Steve Claggett (photo by Tom Donoghue / the D)

 

In a rare battle of unbeaten prospects, Roland "Rola" Garza (9-0, 6 KOs) meets popular California junior middleweight Neeco "The Rooster" Macias (12-0, 6 KOs) in the 8-round co-feature.

 

Garza, 24, was an outstanding amateur boxer in Mexico, where he compiled a 120-12 record, earning a spot on the Mexican National Team.  This past June, Garza won a thrilling 6-round decision over previously unbeaten Erasmo Garcia (5-0-1) at the DLVEC.

 

 


(L) Roland Garza
(photo by Manny "Mitts" Murillo / RJJ Boxing)

 

The always entertaining Macias, 25, who crows like a rooster in the ring before and after fights, had fans on their feet in his last fight, which was a non-stop brawl at the DLVEC with Limberth Ponce this past April, ending in a unanimous 8-round decision for Macias.

 

 

 Neeco Macias (photo by Tom Donoghue / the D)

 

Undercard fights will soon be announced.  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 6:15 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.

 

 

For more information: www.dlvec.com, www.thed.com, www.royjonesjrboxing.com, www.knockoutnightboxing.com

 

Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJrBoxing

 

Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJrBoxing

 

Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/dlvec, www.Facebook.com/thedlasvegas

 

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.

 

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.

 

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, former 3x world super bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko, along with Tony Lopez and Hanzel Martinez, lightweight Demond Brock, super featherweight Randy Moreno, cruiserweight Irsael Duffus, bantamweight Max Ornelas, super lightweight Emanuel Robles, middleweight Rolanda Garza & light heavy weight Adrian Taylor.

 

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/

 

Source: Full Court PRESS @FightPublicist

 

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