FALLON - The city of Fallon and Let's Get It On Promotions will be hosting the sixth installment of "Fallon Fights - Rural Rumble" Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Churchill County Fairgrounds.
Rural Rumble 2013 will feature world class professional boxing and amateur mixed martial arts. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the first fight begins at 7 p.m.
Undefeated heavyweight prospect Ytalo Perea (4-0, 3 KOs) is scheduled to fight his first six-rounder. Hailing from Ecuador, Perea was a 2012 Olympian for his native nation. He is now considered to be one of the top heavyweight prospects in the world.
Perea is coming off of an exciting one-punch, first-round knockout over John Orr in New York City. He will be tested against the tough and talented Avery Gibson (2-2-2, 1 KO) from California. Although Perea is quickly becoming known for his early knockouts, Gibson has never been stopped, or knocked down in his career.
Reno junior flyweight star, Oscar Vasquez (4-1), returns to Fallon for the third straight year. Vasquez is coming off of a dominating performance over Don Jose in Sacramento in April. Vasquez will be facing Alejandro Solorio (4-7, 3 KOs) of Los Angeles.
Despite his record, Solorio is one of the most feared flyweights in boxing. He has knockout power, and has never been stopped in his seven losses - many of which were by split decisions.
Carson City amateur boxer, Justin Benitez, will be making his professional debut at this year's Rural Rumble. He will face James Jones (0-1) from Las Vegas. Jones is a professional MMA fighter transitioning to boxing.
Other professional boxing bouts are currently being finalized.
Local amateur mixed martial arts hopefuls will be featured on the MMA portion of Rural Rumble, which are scheduled for three rounds. The card includes middleweights Casey Diaz (Fallon) vs. Time Nunes (Fallon). Bantamweights Dillon Baker (Fallon) vs. Kennymo Bryson (Sacramento). Light-heavyweights Robert Smith (Fallon) vs. Carlos Sanchez (Sparks). Lightweights Wes Fletcher (Fallon) vs. Chris Nolasco (Sacramento) and middleweights Cody Downs (Fallon) vs. Dillon Mackay (Gardnerville)
Tickets are available at the Fallon Convention Center. For more information call (775) 423-4556 or toll free 866-432-5566 or email info@visitfallonnevada.com.
Advanced general admission prices are $12 Adults, $5 Kids (6-14). Walk-up prices are $15 Adults, $8 Kids (6-14). Advanced ringside tickets are $25 and $30 the night of the fights.[[In-content Ad]]
