FEATURING JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT
Watch Live In Casino Saturday, February 27 at 7 p.m.
By Jessica Rees
Tortoise Rock Casino is proud to present the ultimate viewing party for HBO Championship Boxing featuring the Junior Welterweight Championship fight between Terence Crawford and Hank Lundy. HBO Championship Boxing will be shown live in Shelly’s Lounge on Saturday, February 27 at 7 p.m.
The feature fight of the night has undefeated Terence “Bud” Crawford defending his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Junior Welterweight title. He claimed the title last year with a win over Thomas Dulorme and successfully defended it beating Dierry Jean this past October. Previously, Crawford was a three-time WBO Lightweight Champion before moving to Junior Welterweight.
His challenger, “Hammerin” Hank Lundy, started his professional career in 2006 and quickly rose to 10-0. He has defeated former world champions including David Diaz and Rich Abril. He lost two straight bouts before bouncing back with a win last year over Carlos Winston Velasquez to capture the World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Lightweight title.
Another fight on the card features Felix Verdejo vs. William Silva in a 10-round Lightweight battle. The fights will take place at the at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and the action will be shown live on Saturday, February 27 at 7 p.m. in Shelly’s Lounge. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. After the fight, stay and play on one of Tortoise Rock Casino’s 400 slot machines or twelve table games. Tortoise Rock Casino can be found by taking a right on Adobe Road at Highway 62 going east. Everyone 18 years of age and over can join the non-stop sizzling gaming action at Tortoise Rock Casino. For more information, visit www.TortoiseRockCasino.com.
