Hitz Boxing Presents: Deontae Pettigrew vs. Richard Lartey

  • Saturday, April 19 | Doors: 5:00 PM
    Hard Rock Live

For the first time, the World Boxing Association (WBA) comes to the Forest City as Hitz Boxing Presents: A Night of Championship Boxing at Hard Rock Casino Rockford!

"The Handsome Heavyweight" Deontae Pettigrew (14-0-0) takes on Richard Lartey (16-8-0) for the WBA Heavyweight Championship. Chicago's own Pettigrew has won by unanimous decision four times, while the other ten matches have been decided by KO/TKO, including his last four bouts. Lartey looks to bounce back after a loss in his last bout on November 2.

Other matches on the card include (card subject to change):

Rani Jalomo (6-0-0) vs. Fernando Martinez (7-1-0) - Super Lightweight

Marlon Harrington (10-2-0) vs. Cameron Krael (21-35-3) - Super Welterweight

Kewin Gibas (4-1-0) vs. Lamar Bolden (2-11-2) - Super Welterweight

More fights still to come...

 

Must be 21+ to attend.