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ESPN 'Friday Night Fights'

Yes, we're ready to rumble

ESPN 'Friday Night Fights'

ESPN brings its Friday Night Fights franchise to town with six intriguing bouts on the card. Fernando Guerrero (undefeated and ranked No. 2 in the world) will fight Grady Brewer (the champion from The Contender) in the 10-round main event with the North American Super Welterweight Champ­ion­ship belt on the line. There are also some local pugilists of note competing on the undercard. Gilbert "Boogie" Vera out of Westwood High School is the son of The Contender contestant Brian Vera and sports an 11-3-1 record with five knockouts, Cory Yett attended Reagan High and is a 2003 Martial Arts Texas National Kickboxing Tour champ, and Zach Briones attended Akins High, graduated from Eagle Academy of Aus­tin, and has a 1-0 record. Yes, we're ready to rumble. Fri., June 17, 7pm. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River. $25, $60, $75; $100 VIP. Discounts for military & students. www.texasboxoffice.com.

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