| SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: For the first time in history, former world champions from the sports of mixed martial arts (MMA) and boxing will face each other when 'Adrenaline III: Bragging Rights' hits Birmingham on June 13. Tim Sylvia, a two-time heavyweight champion for the (UFC) Ultimate Fighting Championship, and Ray Mercer, an Olympic gold medalist and former World Boxing Organization heavyweight champion, will be the main event when they face each other in a six-round boxing match. 'It's time that boxers learn that the guys in MMA are pretty good with their hands, too," said Sylvia, who sports a 24-5 record with 16 KO's. "This could open up a whole new career for me. I hope that beating Mercer will open the eyes of some boxing promoters.' Mercer, who won Olympic gold in 1988, has a 36-7 record with 24 KO's. In his last bout, Mercer beat Richel Hersisia, who was 30-2. 'Sylvia is a big guy, but I've been boxing my whole life,' Mercer said. 'He's big, but that will only make it look that much better when I knock him out.' Sylvia is 6-foot-8 and will be approximately 275 pounds. Mercer is 6-1 and 250. Adrenaline III will be held at the 19,000-seat Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. PRICE IS $12.99 prior to June 12, 2009; $14.99 on night of event. |
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| Event Time | Jun 13, 2009 8:00 PM EDT |
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| Event Type | Fight - MMA |
| Price | Free |
| Availability | Available in all countries |
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Main Event: Tim Sylvia v. Ray Mercer (Boxing Rules)
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