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Lewkowicz: Escandon vs. Cave is a WBA Super Bantamweight Elimination Bout

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Winner to Face Champion Scott Quigg Next Year

Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing, promoter of Colombian slugger Oscar Escandon and Canadian southpaw Tyson "Prince of Hali" Cave, wishes to correct erroneous reports about the pair's upcoming showdown.

Escandon (23-1, 16 KOs) and Cave (22-2, 6 KOs) will meet on Thursday, December 11, in one of the featured bouts when Goossen Promotions returns to the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, for "NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS" a three-hour ESPN Boxing Special, televised LIVE on ESPN 2, ESPN Deportes and WatchESPN beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

"The fight between Oscar Escandon and Tyson Cave is not for the Interim title, it is a 12-round World Boxing Association Super Bantamweight Eliminator," said Lewkowicz. "The WBA has already approved that the winner of this fight will then face the champion, Scott Quigg, next year."

Advance tickets starting at $55.00 can be purchased through the Pechanga Resort and Casino website (www.Pechanga.com) or by calling 1-877-711-2946. Doors on the night of the event will open at 4:00 p.m. with the first bell at 5:00 p.m.

Headlining the event will be the return to Pechanga and ESPN of former junior middleweight world champion Austin "No Doubt Trout (27-2, 14 KOs) of Las Cruces, New Mexico, in 10-round clash against tough Mexican veteran Luis "Slayer" Grajeda (17-3-2, 13 KOs).

In the televised co-main event will be a 10-round heavyweight clash featuring two-time former heavyweight world title challenger and longtime Southern California fan favorite Cris "The Nightmare" Arreola (35-4, 31 KOs) against an opponent to be announced.

Also appearing at "NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS" in a 10-round heavyweight battle will be former light heavyweight world champion Antonio "The Magic Man" Tarver (30-6-1, 21 KOs) of Tampa, Florida against an opponent that is also to be announced.

Among the world class fighters rounding out the card in separate bouts are: former world champion and winner of The Contender Season One, Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora (26-3-2, 9 KOs) of Los Angeles; former world title challenger Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez (25-1, 16 KOs) of Worcester, MA; former super bantamweight world champion Rico "Suavecito" Ramos (23-4, 12 KOs) of Los Angeles; 2012 U.S. Olympian and hot light heavyweight prospects "Sir' Marcus Browne (12-0, 9 KOs) of New York City and Ahmed Elbiali (8-1, 7 KOs) of Cairo, Egypt.

Additional information on the undercard bouts will be announced shortly.

For more information on Goossen Promotions follow them on Twitter and Facebook @GoossenBoxing and view their new website at www.GoossenPromotions.com which will be launched in the near future.

About Pechanga Resort & Casino
Pechanga Resort & Casino offers one of the largest and most expansive resort/casino experiences anywhere in the western United States. Rated a Four Diamond property by AAA since 2002, Pechanga Resort & Casino provides an unparalleled getaway, whether for the day or for an extended luxury stay. Offering more than 3,000 of the hottest slots, table games, world-class entertainment, 517 hotel rooms, dining, spa and golf at Journey at Pechanga, Pechanga Resort & Casino features a destination that meets and exceeds the needs of its guests and the community. Pechanga Resort & Casino is owned and operated by the Pechanga Band of Luise?o Indians. For more information, call toll free (877) 711-2946 or visit www.Pechanga.com. Follow Pechanga Resort & Casino on Facebook and on Twitter @PechangaCasino. The Pechanga Resort & Casino is located at 45000 Pechanga Pkwy in Temecula, California.

ABOUT SAMPSON BOXING
After a very successful run as a matchmaker and adviser, Sampson Lewkowicz switched over to the promotional side of professional boxing in January 2008.

Sampson Boxing has grown into one of the world's most prestigious promotional firms, representing many of the world's best fighters and most promising young contenders.

Sampson Boxing has promotional partners all over North and South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Central America and Sampson Boxing events have been televised on such premiere networks as HBO, Showtime, ESPN, VS. and several international networks.




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