Michael Acri Boxing Promotions announces the return of professional boxing to Johnstown.  The show Fists of Thunder will be held at the War Memorial Arena on Saturday June 28, 2008. The first bout will begin at 7:30 PM and the doors will open at 6:30 PM.

Headlining the event will be Pittsburgh Heavyweight Tim Williamson 15-2 who will be boxing in an eight round bout.  Local Heavyweight Andres Taylor 1-0 will compete in a four round match and unbeaten Super Middleweight Tyron TT Watson will be boxing in a six or eight round bout.  Unbeaten Light Heavyweight Anthony Pietrantonio from Sharon, PA will also put his 5-0 record on the line. Two other matches will be made in the near future to complete the card.  Unbeaten former IBF World Lightweight Champion Paul Spadafora will make an appearance at the show.

Tickets go on sale on Friday morning May 30th.  Ticket prices are Golden Ringside-$62.00, Ringside & Preferred Reserved - $42.00 and General Admission - $22.00.

Ticket outlets are War Memorial Arena 326 Napoleon St. –  Ph.# 814- 536-5156 and

1-800-243-8499, Watchmakers Diamonds & Jewelry 1252 Scalp Ave. Ph.# 814-266-9653.