NUVOtv to Air Live Finale of Boxing Competition Series KNOCKOUT, 8/16

NUVOtv, the leading English-language destination for Latino entertainment, will broadcast the season two finale of its original weekly boxing docu-series, KNOCKOUT, live from the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino on August 16, 2015 from 7pm-10pm ET. The main card event will feature the show's host and four division champion, Roy Jones Jr. (61-8) as he squares off against, WBC USNBC Light-Heavyweight titlist, (2009) William Bailey.

The undercard fights will be announced during the August 12 episode of KNOCKOUT at 10pm ET/PT on NUVOtv. Plus, weigh-ins will be held at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday, August 15.

Nine boxers came to Foxwoods Resort Casino and trained with the LEGENDS of the ring: Floyd Mayweather Sr., "Sugar" Shane Mosley and John "Iceman" Scully. The winners of the live finale will test their newly developed skills in the world of professional boxing. Tickets to the event can be purchased at www.Foxwoods.com.

KNOCKOUT is an intense, action-packed boxing competition focusing on world class trainers Mayweather Sr., Mosley and Scully and their selected pro fighters. The series follows these boxers as they endure rigorous training regimens and prepare to go head-to-head in the ring. One by one, fighters will be eliminated, until a winner emerges in each of the three respective weight classes: Featherweight, Lightweight, and Cruiserweight. KNOCKOUT is produced by Steven Marcano Holdings and directed by award winning film and TV director, Benny Boom.

Check out the official KNOCKOUT show page for additional information on the series and contenders: http://www.mynuvotv.com/shows/knockout

About NUVOtv

nuvoTV (www.myNUVOtv.com) is the premier English-language destination for Latino entertainment, embodying the spirit, energy and richness of modern Latino culture. Providing original entertainment and lifestyle programming, nuvoTV is available in more than 36.3 million homes nationwide with major distribution partners: AT&T U-verse, Comcast, Cox, Dish Network, Time Warner Cable and Verizon FIOS. The network is widely available in all top Hispanic DMAs and most major U.S. markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago and New York. Iconic superstar and powerhouse entrepreneur, Jennifer Lopez serves as NUVOtv's Chief Creative Officer collaborating closely with the network on programming strategy, production and marketing.

About Foxwoods ® Resort Casino

Foxwoods Resort Casino is one of the premier entertainment destinations in the Northeast. As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in six casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to quick service, world-renowned spas, award-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, and exclusive retailers. Perfect for both recreation and business, Foxwoods provides modern and versatile convention and meeting space to infuse new life into any meeting or event. Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a comprehensive look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.

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