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Rumble on Red River
June 17
The Art of Boxing
Boxing is a tradition that goes back to the time of the Greeks and has persevered to be a prevalent part of our modern society. This sport has undergone numerous changes over the centuries and has evolved into the phenomenon we know today. Don’t miss out when our own Texas version of boxing, the Rumble on Red River featuring Killeen’s Light Heavyweight Marcus “Too Much” Johnson and Super Middleweight “King” James Johnson, Jr., comes to the Frank Erwin Center on Saturday, June 17!
Boxing is regulated state to state so it is hard to say what the exact rules for a match are, but generally boxers follow some set standards. No ‘below-the-belt’ fighting, gouging or wrestling allowed in the ring. Boxers also have to use gloves (there was a time when bare-knuckled fighting was the norm). Boxers win the round when their opponent is deemed defenseless by a judge, the referee or both. The judge can call the match over by points or round victories and the referee (and or doctor) can call the match if there is a knock out (KO) or the fighter on the ground is rendered too injured to continue in the match.
Participating in the Rumble on Red River will be renowned fighter Marcus Johnson, whose world ranking is 154 out of 803. Though Johnson is only 20 years old he has a record of 8-0 with 7 KOs— this guy has put some pain on a lot of people in the past few years. He was the Olympic alternate in 2004 for Andre Ward and participated in several junior Olympics before he was even of age! Though the full fight card has not yet been released we at least know this will be a family affair with Marcus Johnson as the Main event and his big brother, James Johnson Jr. (23) as the Semi-main scheduled to fight in the ring. Johnson Jr. is 6-0 with 6 KOs—a little family rivalry perhaps?
VIP Dinner and Boxing Package
Saturday, June 17 at 5:30PM |
Dinner Menu:
Fresh Garden Salad With basil balsamic vinaigrette and garlic ranch dressings
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Prime Rib with horseradish and herbed au jus
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Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with a hint of roasted garlic
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Hearty Homemade Peppered Onion Rings
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Fresh Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
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Iced Tea and Water
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New York Cheesecake,
Chocolate Baby Bundt Cakes, Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Menu prepared by Executive Chef Mark Keller
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The Frank Erwin Center would like to cordially invite you to attend the VIP Dinner and Boxing event on Saturday, June 17. The dinner begins at 5:30PM and is held in the Lone Star Room. The fights begin at 7:30PM inside the arena. When you purchase the package, you get priority seating for the fights. Packages include a fight ticket, a dinner ticket, parking in the University of Texas Trinity parking garage (subject to availability), a fight card and easy entrance through Red River street level doors. A cash bar will also be set-up in the Lone Star Room during the dinner for your enjoyment.
VIP Dinner & Boxing Packages are priced at $140 (limited number available), $90 and $65. Seating is limited. Orders are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Seats to the fight are assigned when payment is received. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PAID IN FULL WHEN RESERVATIONS ARE MADE. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and checks made payable to the University of Texas are acceptable methods of payment.
Contact the Group Sales Department at 512/232-4343 or send your request to groupsales@erwin.utexas.edu and include your name, daytime phone number, and the number of VIP Dinner and Boxing Packages you would like to purchase.
There will be NO appearance by any of the fighters on the card during the dinner. |
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Tickets for the Rumble on Red River featuring Killeen’s Light Heavyweight Marcus “Too Much” Johnson and Super Middleweight “King” James Johnson, Jr. at the Frank Erwin Center, Saturday, June 17 at 7:30PM are $17, $25, $50 and $100 VIP and are ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes Central Market and H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, San Marcos, Taylor and Temple; Ft. Hood Bldg. #136 and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512/477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or order on-line at TexasBoxOffice.com. THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE: $5 off with coupon available at Ringers Sports Lounge in Austin and $5 off with coupon available at Hooters in Killeen on all ticket prices except VIP; $10 ticket on the $17 ticket price for military w/valid I.D. and $5 off the $25 ticket price for groups of 20 or more. Groups should call the group sales department at 512-232-4343. Convenience charges may apply. All information subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and University lots. For more information, call 512/471-7744. uterwincenter.com. |
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