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FOX's BDSSP Boxing Tony Thompson vs. Timor Ibragimov
Playboy Mansion Los Angeles, California On Fox Sport's "Best Dam Sports Show Period"
Featured Bouts: Heavyweight Bout Tony "The Tiger" Thompson (28-1, 17 KOs) vs. Timor Ibragimov (21-1-1, 13 KOs)
Super Middleweight Bout Andre Dirrell (10-0, 7 KOs) vs. Kenny Kost (11-2, 6 KOs)
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Tony Thompson, Andre Dirrell Headline February 16 Bouts Contested With Hugh Hefner Sitting Ringside
BEST DAMN SPORTS SHOW PERIOD's successful, boxing series moves to a smaller, but much more popular venue with its next fight card. On Friday, February 16, at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT, BDSSP shifts from the standard boxing arena to the grounds of the legendary Playboy Mansion.
With Hugh Hefner and his girlfriends Holly, Bridget and Kendra of "The Girls Next Door" fame sitting steps from the ring, Playmates and Playboy Bunnies serving as ring card girls and celebrities pulling all the strings they can just to get a ticket, this night promises to be the pinnacle of FSN's boxing coverage.
Promoted by FSN boxing partner Goosen Tutor Promotions, the two-hour fight telecast is hosted by BDSSP's Chris Rose, Rodney Peete, Rob Dibble and Leeann Tweeden. Hall of fame boxing announcer Barry Tompkins calls the fights alongside award-winning analyst Rich Marrotta and special guest analyst, female fighter Mia St. John. Sean O'Grady handles pre- and post-fight interviews.
In the main event, world-ranked Tony "The Tiger" Thompson (28-1, 17 KOs) battles Timor Ibragimov (21- 1-1, 13 KOs) in a 10-round heavyweight fight. The 6-foot-5 Thompson, who is co-managed by NBA New York Knicks' star Steve Francis, is ranked among the top-10 heavyweights by both the WBO and WBC.
The 32-year old Ibragimov is hoping to rebound after a 12-round loss to top contender Calvin Brock. A win by Thompson catapults him to the top of the heavyweight division, putting him instantly in line for a title fight. A win by Ibragimov resurrects his career and thrusts him back into the top-10 heavyweight rankings across the board.
In the co-feature bout, 2004 US Olympic bronze medalist Andre Dirrell (10-0, 7 KOs) takes on power puncher Kenny Kost (11-2, 6 KOs) in an eight-round bout. The 24-year old Dirrell, who hails from Flint, MI, is on a mission to prove the super middleweight division belongs to him. A victory over Kost, whose deadly left hook has sent big name fighters to the mat on many occasions, would propel Dirrell up the division's ranks.
The telecast adds more distinguished names to the roster of fighters who have plied their trade on FSN. Between the popular SUNDAY NIGHT FIGHTS franchise and the BDSSP live boxing series, FSN has showcased such great fighters as James "Lights Out" Toney, Riddick Bowe, Vernon Forrest, Andre Ward, Bernard Hopkins, Ray Mercer, Tim Witherspoon, Thomas Hearns, David Reid and Virgil Hill.
- Press release issued by FSN
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