In this November 22, 1986, photo, Mike Tyson, right, delivers a blow to Trevor Berbick during a bout in Las Vegas. Photo: AP
Mike Tyson, the former world heavyweight boxing champion, will make his debut as a professional promoter when Iron Mike Productions presents “Tyson Is Back!” at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Event Center on Friday.
The event will feature a world championship doubleheader, airing live on the 2013 season finale of ESPN Friday Night Fights. Tyson will participate in all fight week activities at Turning Stone.
In Friday’s main event, IBF Super Featherweight champion Argenis “La Tormenta” Mendez (21-2, 11 KOs), of the Dominican Republic, headlines in his first title defense against Arash Usmanee (20-1, 10 KOs), a native of Afghanistan now living in Montreal. The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds.
Undefeated Claudio “The Matrix” Marrero (14-0, 11 KOs), of the Dominican Republic, takes on Jesus Cueller (22-1, 18 KOs), of Argentina, in the 12-round co-feature for the vacant WBA interim Featherweight title. Undercard bouts are to be announced and all fights are subject to change.
“I am thrilled, bringing my first fight, as Iron Mike Productions, to the Turning Stone Resort Casino for ESPN,” the International Boxing Hall of Famer said.
“Upstate New York is very special to me and brings back nostalgic memories when I was a determined amateur on the rise. I want to be there and guide my fighters as they take these same stepping stones in their quest for greatness. We plan to put on an exciting and entertaining fight on [Friday].” – Register-Star
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