Memphis-TN - Prize Fight Boxing is at it again, starting 2008 exactly where they left off last year bringing the most exhilarating and electrifying wars in the ring to the great fight fans in the mid south.

On Saturday, January 26th, Prize Fight Boxing kicks off their new season of “Fights at the Fitz” at the Fitzgerald's Casino and Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi.  This highly successful boxing series has quickly become a fan favorite, and is always sold out due to the tremendous battles seen waged in the square circle each and every time Prize Fight holds their fights at the illustrious venue.

This latest installment of “Fight at the Fitz” is certain to be another sellout as NABO light heavyweight titlist and powerhouse sensation Deandrey Abron (14-1, 10 KO's) goes toe-to-toe against the rugged Thomas Reid (35-20, 13 KO's) in the 8-round main event.  Abron, a Southaven, Miss. resident and 2003 National Golden Gloves Champion has been thrilling fans at the Fitz since his fifth pro fight.  On September 10th, 2005, Abron bloodied the durable James Johnson, a thirty-six fight veteran, from the opening bell until Johnson's corner stopped the fight in the second round.  Since then, Abron has gone on to win seven more fights at the Fitz, five of them by brutal and devastating knockout.

Last September, Abron took a big stride towards world class status when he stepped up against then-undefeated Shane Benfield (17-0, 9 KO's) at the Fitz and won virtually every round of their twelve-round battle to earn the NABO light heavyweight title.  When Abron steps through the ropes against Reid in his first title defense, Abron will most certainly have his hands full as he will be facing a fighter who has gone up against some of the best in the “hurt” business.  Taking on the who's who of the 175-pound realm, Reid has fought the likes of former WBC light heavyweight champ and Roy Jones Jr. conqueror Montell Griffin, WBO 175-pound titlist Julio Gonzalez, light heavyweight contenders Elvir Muriqi, Yusaf Mack, and Prince Badi Ajamu.  Reid, a Jackson, Miss. native is coming into this fight carrying the momentum of being victorious virtually every time he fights on Mississippi soil.  The last time Reid fought in Tunica, his shutout of Jerry Stephens over their six-round brawl was part of an impressive win streak that spanned over four years of hard-fought action.

In the co-featured bout of the evening, the human wrecking ball Ty Barnett (12-0, 9 KO's) will go up against the astonishingly powerful Billy Gates (9-8, 8 KO's) in a junior welterweight clash of knockout artists.  Barnett is not one to waist time getting the job done, and stepping in with Gates, he plans that this time around will be no exception.  Of Barnett's twelve victims, half of them never made it out of the first round, with only an elite few ever hearing the final bell.  However, Gates has left his own pile of carnage in the ring, and has sent nearly all his knocked out victim opponents back to the showers within the first two rounds.  When these two warriors are allowed to trade their arsenal of punishment on each other, only the fight fans are guaranteed to walk out of the arena still intact.

Those in attendance at the Fitz that night will also be treated to a very entertaining match-up when Fernando Guerrero (1-0, 1 KO) and Anthony Reese (2-0, 1 KO) put their undefeated records on the line in a four round middleweight bout.  The featherweights will also let their leather fly when Lee Griffith makes his pro debut against the undefeated Mark Davis (3-0, 1 KO).  Also appearing on the undercard will be Chris “Hurricane” Howard (3-0, 1 KO) taking on the dangerous Mario Lacey (7-15, 6 KO's) four round lightweight battle.

In addition, as a special attraction in a schedule four round welterweight bout is Nicole Woods (1-1) and Cassandra Lindsey (2-2, 1KO).

Be sure not to miss this night of boxing entertainment, and one that will have everyone talking long after the final bell tolls.

Tickets available for purchase at the Fitz's gift shop priced at $35. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with the first fight at 7:15 p.m. For tickets call the Fitz at 1-800 766-5825 or Prize Fight Promotions 662 349-6263.