“Rivers Rumble VI” Roars Into Rivers Casino June 24

First title fight in series history headlines; tickets now on sale

PITTSBURGH — June 12, 2017 — Rivers Casino, in association with Made Men Promotions, presents an action-packed night of live championship professional boxing in “Rivers Rumble VI.” The action takes place in the award-winning casino’s picturesque amphitheater on Saturday, June 24, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and the first bout beginning at 7 p.m.

In the Main Event, Pittsburgh’s own Bill “Hutch” Hutchinson will challenge Robbie “The Peashooter” Cannon of St. Louis in the UBF Lightweight Championship. Undefeated since moving down to the lightweight division, Hutchinson earned his title shot after a TKO victory over Eric Hall in April. Cannon, who has shared the ring with several elite contenders, such as Omar Figueroa Jr. and Mason Menard, is coming off of a dominant victory of his own over DeWayne Wisdom.

“Boxing fans and casino guests always enjoy Rivers Rumble Boxing,” said Craig Clark, general manager of Rivers Casino. “What a fun way to spend a summer night, outside watching fight-of-the-year level boxing events along the river.”

In the co-feature, Pittsburgh native Justin “The Hawk” Steave, who has scored four consecutive highlight reel knockouts in the squared circle and knockdowns in five straight bouts, will put his undefeated record on the line against upset-minded Panamanian Roque Zapata. Zapata, who has yet to go down in his career, is coming off two straight upset wins over top Philadelphia contenders in the City of Brotherly Love.

Tri-state area boxing fans will enjoy bouts featuring rising Pittsburgh super lightweight prospect Matt “Sweet Child” Conway and many more up-and-coming fighters looking to make their way to the top. In a western Pennsylvania bragging rights match, local favorites Mark Daley and Eric “The Gentleman” Palmer will duke it out. Additional fights include heavyweight Michael “Bad Dream” Ream and more to be announced.

Tickets are now available for Rivers Rumble VI and can be purchased at www.mademenboxing.com or the Rivers Casino Gift Shop. Ticket prices start at $30 for general admission and $50 for reserved seating, and include $10 Free Slot Play or Match Play. For VIP seating, please call 304-670-9406 or 724-513-1416. Guests must be 21 years or older to enter Rivers Casino and its parking garage, where free self-parking is available. All bouts are subject to change.

Other exciting summer entertainment available at Rivers Casino includes the free “Live on the River” concert series and the new “A Funny Thing Happened at Rivers Casino” summer comedy stand-up series hosted by Tony “T-Robe” Roberson. To learn more about the entertainment offered by Rivers Casino, visit www.riverscasino.com.

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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO
Opened in 2009, Rivers Casino has been voted a “Best Place to Work” in the Pittsburgh Business Times, a “Top Workplace” in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, “Best Overall Gaming Resort” in Pennsylvania by Casino Player magazine and “Best Overall Casino” in Pennsylvania by Strictly Slots magazine. The casino features more than 2,900 slots, 92 table games, a 30-table poker room, nine distinctive restaurants and bars, a riverside amphitheater, a multi-purpose event space, live music performances, free parking and multiple promotions and giveaways daily. Already, more than $631 million in jackpots have been awarded to players at Rivers Casino. For more information, visit www.riverscasino.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: 
Garrett Allen
For Rivers Casino
267-932-8760, ext. 303
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