ESPN2 Wed. fights to kick off!

On April 11th Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing returns to the Paradise Theatre (Bronx, NY) for a special edition of “Punchin’ at the Paradise 3” to be televised on ESPN2’s Wednesday Night Fights. The main event will feature former Olympian, and the two-time IBO middleweight champion Raymond “Hallelujah” Joval (35-4, 16 KOs) against the rugged Willie “The Gladiator” Gibbs (20-2, 16 KOs). NABF super welterweight titlist Andrey Tsurkan (24-2, 15 KOs) defends his title against Sammy Sparkman (19-5-1, 8 KOs) in a special 10-round co-feature attraction. The event will feature eight bouts. Tickets are reasonably priced $100, $50 and $30 and can be purchased at the Paradise Theater box office (800-353-8040).