CALIFORNIA, PA (July 29, 2009) – A pair of young lightweight
prospects battling to get to the next level, Verquan
“The Show” Kimbrough and Jason “The
American Boy” Litzau, have been added to the
August 15th “Hook City” pay per view event in a
10-round Special Attraction.
The “Hook City” pay-per-view show, headlined by two of the
best left-hook punchers in boxing, 8-time world boxing
champion Roy “Captain Hook” Jones, Jr.
(53-5, 39 KOs) and former 2-time super middleweight
title-holder Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy
(25-2, 17 KOs, will air live from the Mississippi Coast
Coliseum in Biloxi.
The “Hook City” pay-per-view show, presented by Square Ring
Promotions in association with Left Hook Promotions and Beau
Rivage Resort & Casino, is being distributed by Square Ring
Promotions, Inc. at 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT in the United States
on cable and satellite via iNDemand, TVN,
DirecTV and
Dish Network for a suggested
retail price of $34.95, as well as on
Super Channel in Canada.
Kimbrough (21-1-2, 7 KOs), 26, has a rich amateur pedigree,
highlighted by his gold medal performance in the 2002 U.S.
Nationals (AAU) Championships as a lightweight, the same
tournament and weight class that produced champions such as
Aaron Pryor, Pernell Whitaker, Oscar de la Hoya, Shane Mosley
and a host of other world champions.
A member of the Roy Jones, Jr.-owned Square Ring Promotions
stable, Verquan at one time held several titles, including
IBA, NABA, NABC Americas, IBC Americas, and West Virginia
State. A slick, consummate boxer from Pittsburgh, Kimbrough is
looking forward to his fight against Litzau, who has already
challenged for the IBF featherweight crown.
“I feel very good about fighting on this show because it’ll be
my first time on pay per view,” he said from training camp.
“I’m eager, especially where I’ll be fighting on the same card
at Roy Jones, Jr. The fight itself will be exciting and is a
big step for me. I look forward to getting in the ring with an
elite athlete and putting on a great exhibition.
“I’ve watched a lot of Roy’s fights and what I like most about
him is what he brings to the table. He’s a great champion who
is also a promoter. There’s an edge with him because he’s
still a fighter, unlike most other promoters. I signed with
him because I liked him and his team the most. They are all
very ethical individuals who are united in their efforts. My
word is my bond, let the cards fall where they may, and
they’re like that, too. I’m enjoying training with Roy at
camp. I know what to expect from him -- when it’s time for
business or to play. You can see it in his eyes. He jokes when
it’s play time, but he’s all business in the gym.”
Litzau (24-2, 20 KOs), fighting out of St. Paul (MN), already
had a taste of competing at the next level, losing an IBF
featherweight title fight 1 ½ years ago to Robert Guerrero.
The 26-year-old Litzau is a flashy fighter who also had an
impressive amateur career, posting a reported 125-10 career,
including top honors in the National Silver Gloves
Championship, and later earning a spot on the 2001 U.S.
National Boxing Team.
“Fighting him is going to be a little awkward for me because
he’s so tall (5’ 10”),” the 5’ 5” Kimbrough noted. “We both
started boxing when we were young and are good athletes and
competitors. He is the toughest opponent of my career. We’re
at the level where the fight’s going to come down to who is
more mentally and physically capable of getting to the next
level. I’ve developed my skills where I can fight well against
anything brought to the table. I guarantee that I’ll have the
answers for anything he brings into the ring.
“I think it’ll come down to the stronger, more focused fighter
that night. I expect a tough fight and I’m up to the
challenge. I’m looking forward not only to the fight, but
winning. I think this will be the biggest win on my resume. I
don’t look too far ahead, career-wise; I leave that up to Roy
and Square Ring, whether my next fight will be for any type of
title or at the next level of competition. My job is to
compete to the best of my ability.”
Australian import Danny “Green Machine”
Green (26-3, 23 KOs) takes on South American champion
Julio Cesar “La Furia” Dominguez
(20-4-1, 14 KOs) in the 12-round co-feature for the vacant IBO
cruiserweight championship.
All bouts are subject to change.
Tickets, priced at $150.00, $125.00, $100.00, $75.00, $50.00 &
$25.00 are on sale and available at all Ticketmaster locations
by calling 800.745.3000, on line at Ticketmaster.com and at
the Mississippi Coast Coliseum box office.
