#Ovation Hall at Ocean Resort Casino

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Off the back of Morrissey Official’s four sold out residency shows in Las Vegas, Morrissey announces fourteen brand new North American shows for October and November starting on Halloween, October 31st in Houston, Texas.

“There is currently something happening, a finesse and ferocity coming from Morrissey and the band that is unparalleled to anything I’ve seen in my tenure as Morrissey’s guitarist for over 21 years. It’s an infectious excitement coming from him directly manifesting through the band and into the audience leaving everyone in a euphoric state,” says Jesse Tobias. “As much as he and the band have historically been put against the ropes, doubted, disregarded and judged while others are given a free pass, Morrissey and the band will liberate and astound everyone with our forthcoming releases and shows ... that’s if you are open to music as a method for change and genuine excitement.”

PRESALE TICKETS:

Artist presales will be held Tuesday, August 6 at 10 a.m. local time to members of the Morrissey email & sms list.

Click link in bio to receive the presale access code.

GENERAL ON SALE TICKETS:

The general on sale begins Friday, August 9 at 10 a.m. local time.

Click for Pre-Sale Access:

TOUR DATES:

Thu Oct 31 - Houston, TX - 713 Music Hall

Sat Nov 2 - Dallas, TX - Music Hall at Fair Park

Mon Nov 4 - Little Rock, AR - Robinson Center Performance Hall

Wed Nov 6 - Birmingham, AL - Alabama Theatre

Thu Nov 7 - Knoxville, TN - Tennessee Theatre

Sat Nov 9 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Tue Nov 12 - Baltimore, MD - The Lyric Baltimore

Wed Nov 13 - Newark, NJ - New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall

Fri Nov 15 - Atlantic City, NJ - Ocean Casino Resort - Ovation Hall

Sat Nov 16 - Rochester, NY - Kodak Center

Tue Nov 19 - Niagara Falls, ON - Fallsview Casino Resort

Wed Nov 20 - Flint, MI - Capitol Theater

Fri Nov 22 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre

Sat Nov 23 - Waukegan, IL - Genesee Theatre

(*art by Viva Hate).

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Last night's show at Ocean Casino Resort Ovation Hall in Atlantic City. Ballyhoo! Opened for Rebelution. Good venue, sound was great and the vibe was fantastic. Catch them when you can and thank me later. Sometimes I think going to AC is easier than going to Manhattan. I was stoned as shit at this show. Enjoyed every minute.

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ALICE COOPER's Band Returns To Live Stage For First Time In A Year And A Half (Video)

Alice Cooper and his solo band played their first concert in a year and a half last night at Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The band's setlist was as follows:

01. Feed My Frankenstein 02. No More Mr. Nice Guy 03. Bed Of Nails 04. Rock & Roll (THE VELVET UNDERGROUND cover) (live premiere) 05. Fallen In Love 06. Go Man Go (live premiere) 07. Under My Wheels 08. He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask) 09. Social Debris (live premiere) 10. I'm Eighteen 11. Poison 12. Billion Dollar Babies 13. Guitar Solo (Nita Strauss) 14. Roses On White Lace 15. My Stars 16. Devil's Food 17. Black Widow Jam 18. Steven 19. Dead Babies 20. I Love The Dead 21. Escape 22. Teenage Frankenstein

Encore:

23. School's Out

Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below.

Prior to last night's show, Cooper told Ultimate Classic Rock about returning to the road: "Everyone's trying to remember where everything is, all the little moves. It's really just getting your wings back. I think everyone’s just happy to get back on stage — it's almost to the point of being giddy. It's just about getting back on the boards and feeling comfortable with the show, and then all of a sudden you go, 'Oh yeah, I remember what we did there,' or 'I've always wanted to change that. Let's change that now. I guarantee by the second show it's gonna be back to what it was, and then I can start to think about, 'Okay, now what...'"

Cooper will be joined by original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley for most of the remainder of the tour, which will run through October 23 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Cooper, a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, usually spends up to six months a year on the road, bringing his iconic brand of rock psycho-drama to fans both old and new, enjoying it as much as the audience does. Known as the architect of shock rock, Cooper (in both the original Alice Cooper band and as a solo artist) has rattled the cages and undermined the authority of generations of guardians of the status quo, continuing to surprise fans and exude danger at every turn, like a great horror movie. Alice Cooper concerts remain a "not-to-be-missed" attraction.

Cooper's universally acclaimed new album "Detroit Stories" is out now via earMUSIC. The record is a celebration of the sound and spirit of the golden era of Detroit rock, and debuted on the Billboard album sales chart at No. 1 upon release in February.

The Associated Press called "Detroit Stories" "a masterpiece of classic rock, soul and R&B in homage to the city that produced him," while Entertainment Weekly proclaimed the release "a love letter from Cooper to his city, and one that encourages a deep dive into his own back catalog and that of his peers." Variety deemed the album "a delicious tip of the hat to '70s classics such as 'Killer' and 'School's Out' without sounding like a throwback." Rolling Stone enthused, "That spirit of rock & roll abandon still exists in Cooper's music half a century later, and his inherent showmanship is why people still fill theaters to see his guillotine act. It's also why his records are still fun to listen to: You never know where he's headed."

"We've always had fun touring together and it should be a heavy rock show with Ace and a great way to get everyone back to live concerts again," says Cooper. "It should be a great night of virtuoso guitars!"

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An Evening Event With The Monkees

An Evening Event With The Monkees

The Monkees Concert List

The Monkees is touring and will be performing at many venues (list below). With hits like I’m a Believer, Daydream Believer and Last Train to Clarksville The Monkees has made a mark since forming in Los Angeles . (more…)

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The Monkees In Concert

The Monkees In Concert

Enjoy The Monkees In Concert

The Monkees is on tour and will be playing at several locations (see below for a full list). With hits like I’m a Believer, Daydream Believer and Last Train to Clarksville The Monkees has made a mark since forming in Los Angeles . (more…)

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Middleweight contenders D'Mitrius “Big Meech” Ballard (20-0, 13 KOs) of Temple Hills, Maryland and Elias “Latin Kid” Espadas (18-5, 13 KOs) Yucatan, Mexico fought to a no decision in the third round due to a cut caused by an accidental head-butt in the 10-round main event of the June 20 edition of Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch at Ocean Casino Resort/Ovation Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. The event was streamed live globally on Facebook Watch via the Golden Boy Fight Night Page.
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DT: MARCH 7, 2019

THE STRAY CATS 40:

BRIAN SETZER, LEE ROCKER AND SLIM JIM PHANTOM

RETURN TO CELEBRATE THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR

WITH NEW ALBUM AND TOUR

ORIGINAL FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE ACCLAIMED

AMERICAN ROCK AND ROLL TRIO SET OFF SPARKS ON '40,'

THEIR FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 26 YEARS

All revved up and red hot, The Stray Cats are back.

Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)--original founding members of the iconic and acclaimed American rock and roll trio--are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2019 with a new album and tour (*see tour dates below).

The STRAY CATS have titled the album 40. Marking their first new album in 26 years, it will be released May 24 via Surfdog Records and distributed by BMG (CD, vinyl, digital). The song titles alone--including "Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)," "Rock It Off," "Mean Pickin' Mama" and "Devil Train"--instantly let listeners know they're in for a non-stop rocking time.

The first instant grat track, "Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)," is available now with a pre-order of the album. The song is also streaming on Spotify. An exclusive indie-store edition of the album--colored vinyl, with a double-sided 24x12 poster--will arrive on May 24: http://smarturl.it/StrayCats

In addition, The STRAY CATS are releasing an exclusive 12" picture disc with three songs--"Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me), "When Nothing's Going Right" and "Rock It Off"--on April 13, Record Store Day.

The STRAY CATS begin their select U.S. dates on August 3 on the heels of June and July overseas shows. Tickets for the shows go on sale Friday, March 8 at 10:00 AM (local time).

The STRAY CATS recorded 40 at Blackbird Studios in Nashville in late 2018 following their first North American shows in 10 years, with four concerts including sold-out headlining shows in Las Vegas and the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, CA before wildly enthusiastic audiences. Still buzzing from the thrill of playing together again and the crowd response, they went into the studio with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, The Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys). There are a dozen original songs that comprise the album.

Here's what the guys have to say:

Brian Setzer: "You have to understand how unique the Stray Cats are. It's me playing an old hollow body guitar, Slim Jim playing two or three drums, and Lee Rocker slapping a stand-up acoustic bass. I get to write new songs and then play them with my buddies. Somehow we created a new and exciting sound with this simple idea. And you know what? A lot of people agree!"

Lee Rocker: "This new album really feels like the first record we did, it's really natural and comfortable. For the recording, we went live--like doing a gig, we recorded in a real, organic way. We were all in one room standing next to each other recording live, with the amps turned up to 10, it captured the undefinable things that happen when a band is great, it captured the magic that takes place and an undefined spark."

Slim Jim Phantom: "We're very, very focused when we get into the studio, it didn't feel like a long time had passed since we had done this, it felt very natural and familiar. We were all in a row with everyone watching each other, so it felt like a gig in the set-up. We really embraced that a little bit for the album, it's like an old way of making records. The modern is meeting the vintage, which has always been our inspiration."

'40' Tracklisting

Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)

Rock It Off

I've Got Love If You Want It

Cry Danger

I Attract Trouble

Three Time's A Charm

That's Messed Up

When Nothing's Going Right

Desperado

Mean Pickin' Mama

I'll Be Looking Out For You

Devil Train

The Stray Cats from L-R: Lee Rocker, Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom

By Russ Harrington

DAY

DATE

CITY/STATE

VENUE

Friday

6/21

Vitoria, Spain

Azkena Rock Festival

Sunday

6/23

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Birmingham O2Academy

Tuesday

6/25

Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester O2 Apollo

Wednesday

6/26

London, United Kingdom

London Eventim Apollo

Thursday

6/27

London, United Kingdom

London Eventim Apollo

Saturday

6/29

Tilloloy, France

Retro C Trop

Monday

7/1

Amsterdam, Netherlands

AFAS Live

Wednesday

7/3

Berlin, Germany

Columbiahalle

Thursday

7/4

Cologne, Germany

Palladium

Saturday

7/6

Tours, France

American Tours Festival

Sunday

7/7

Belfort, France

Les Eurockeennes

Tuesday

7/9

Stuttgart, Germany

Killesberg

Thursday

7/11

Munich, Germany

Zenith

Saturday

7/13

Aix-Les-Bains, France

Musilac Festival

Thursday

7/18

Pori, Finland

Pori Jazz Festival

Saturday

7/20

Falun, Sweden

Summer Jamboree-Falun

Saturday

8/3

Atlantic City, NJ

Ocean Resort Casino-Ovation Hall

Tuesday

8/6

New York, NY

Pier 17 at South Street Seaport

Tuesday

8/13

Vienna, VA

Wolf Trap

Wednesday

8/14

Huber Heights, OH

Rose Music Center

*Thursday

8/15

Grand Rapids, MI

Meijer Garden

Sunday

8/18

Welch, MN

Treasure Island Casino

*Monday

8/26

Salt Lake City, UT

Red Butte Garden

Wednesday

8/28

Los Angeles, CA

Greek Theatre

*Saturday

8/31

San Diego, CA

Humphrey's

*Note: italicized dates will be on sale at a later date (TBD)

About The STRAY CATS:

The STRAY CATS, the band that put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early '80s, scored several big hits on both sides of the Atlantic thanks to a striking visual 1950's style brought "up to date" with exaggerated pompadours and colorful tattoos and as well as genuine musical chops that evoked the best players of rockabilly's original heyday. Formed by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer, upright bass player Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom in the Long Island town of Massapequa, NY, in 1979, the trio shared a love for Rockabilly music. After banging around New York for a few months, in the summer of 1980, and seeing a pompadoured kid on the cover of UK magazine NME, they hopped a plane to London where a rockabilly revival movement was just beginning to emerge. Their massive hits and videos include "Runaway Boys," "Rock This Town," "Stray Cat Strut" "(She's) Sexy + 17," and "I Won't Stand in Your Way."

#soundcheckwithgentry #straycats #rock #rockmusic #rocknroll #classicrock

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ALICE COOPER - Alice Is Back! Tour Kicked Off Friday September 17, 2021, Fan filmed videos from the first show (NJ) - New Dates Announced, Take The #PoisonChallenge too #alicecooper

ALICE COOPER – Alice Is Back! Tour Kicked Off Friday September 17, 2021, Fan filmed videos from the first show (NJ) – New Dates Announced, Take The #PoisonChallenge too #alicecooper

ALICE COOPER – Alice Is Back! Tour Kicked Off Friday September 17, 2021, Fan filmed videos from the first show (NJ) – New Dates Announced, Take The #PoisonChallenge too #alicecooper Shared to YouTube by Jim Powers – Alice Cooper, Ovation Hall, Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey; September 17th, 2021; 1st night of the 2021 North American Fall Tour Shared to YouTube by Larry…

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PFL playoffs: Brendan Loughnane vs. Movlid Khaybulaev betting odds

PFL playoffs: Brendan Loughnane vs. Movlid Khaybulaev betting odds

ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 10: Brendan Loughnane of England and Tyler Diamond of the United States exchange blows during the featherweight bout in Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on June 10, 2021 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) When will Miguel Cabrera retire? He let us know by Mark Powell PFL playoffs: Brendan Loughnane vs. Movlid Khaybulaev full card…

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'So You Think You Can Dance - Live Tour' Concerts

‘So You Think You Can Dance – Live Tour’ Concerts

So You Think You Can Dance – Live Tour Concert List

So You Think You Can Dance – Live Tour is on the road and will be performing at multiple venues (see list below).

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#smokeyrobinson (at Ovation Hall at Ocean Resort Casino) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4WYb3xgAEA/?igshid=1aqzoo8wte0zb

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@thehhdiva Diva Bull Dozes Through Williams. @wbcboxing female super middleweight champion Franchon “The Heavy-Hitting Diva” Crews-Dezurn (5-1, 2 KOs) got a fifth round mercy stoppage over Kayla Williams (0-3-1) in a non-title bout. Time was 1:40. Last night at Ocean Casino Resort/Ovation Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. @goldenboy @oscardelahoya @makeawar @marylynaceves @mrsmonicamendez @class56ramiro @gaberivas03 @janeymurcia @primorosa1014 @willyvideo ‪@Micheladatime ‬ Photo credits: @darrylcobb 📸 https://www.instagram.com/p/By-IAXxhVMj/?igshid=k0kqtvz2d065

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We’ve always been winos, and we’re happy to announce Wine Down Week at Ocean Casino Resort has kicked off now through Friday February 7th. Explore and enjoy all that Ocean has to offer while sampling half-priced wines by the glass at a variety of participating locations listed below:

Casual Dining

Villain + Saint– With a carefully curated menu including KFC-Korean Fried Chicken Wings, a wagyu Chef’s Burger as well as seasonal, local shellfish, this rock n’ roll music hall and gastropub is a cultural gathering spot that accommodates music fans both young and old. Enjoy bass pumping live shows from Atlantic City favorites every weekend. Enjoy Wine Down Week specials Sunday, Monday and Thursday  4 -11pm and Friday 4 pm- midnight.

Topgolf Swing Suite– Topgolf offers a massive bar with TV’s to watch your favorite games plus an immersive social experience offering eleven private bays to play. With a massive screen and a selection of exciting virtual games, such as 3 unique golf games, baseball, football, hockey, carnival classics, and even zombie dodgeball. Plus pool tables, Jenga, and foosball, blackjack tables, and a virtual putting green. Enjoy the TG Burger, winner of the 2019 Atlantic City Weekly’s Burger Bash competition and sip a few glasses of your favorite wines Sunday 11:30 am – 11 pm, Monday through Thursday 4 – 11pm and Friday 4 pm – midnight. 

Fine Dining

Dolce Mare– Whether lingering over a Negroni or glass of wine, this modern Italian restaurant captures the effortless elegance of ocean view dining. Enjoy menu items such as homemade pastas, seafood risotto, and meatballs over creamy polenta. Reservations available during Wine Down Week on Sunday through Thursday  5 – 10 pm and Friday – 5 – 11 pm. 

Amada– Chef Jose Garces is proud to offer his rustic-chic, tapas-style restaurant and bar in Atlantic City. Soak in the ocean views and embrace the rich traditions of Spanish cuisine, showcasing the authentic taste of Andalucía. A perfect location for a fun group dining experience or an intimate, romantic date night. Special menu offerings may include a whole roasted suckling pig, lobster paella and a chef’s tasting menu. Reservations available during Wine Down Week on Friday 5- 11pm, Saturday, Sunday and Monday  5-10 pm.

America Cut– Experience breathtaking ocean views, subtle music notes, and a warm and charming atmosphere while you enjoy steakhouse staples, as well as specialties like Surf N’ Turf, lobster or dry-aged Tomahawk chop. American Cut offers the property’s largest wine list, a robust scotch selection and a craft cocktail list that includes offerings like the OG Plank Smoked Old Fashioned. Reservations available during Wine Down Week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5 – 10 pm and Friday 5 – 11 pm.

  Harpers– This bistro is a brunch destination with views of the skyline and gardens. Their breakfast options such as Foie Gras Benedict, and Challah French Toast. Enjoy lunch offerings like Shrimp Toast or Beet Salad. Reservations available during Wine Down Week on Sunday, Thursday and Friday 8 am – 2 pm.

Nightlife

1927 Lounge + Speakeasy– Enjoy your half-priced wine while taking a trip back in time with 1920’s-themed lounge and speakeasy. Enjoy video poker slots, live entertainment including female and male dancers, plus local DJs. Stop by the lounge and speakeasy Friday night 6 pm – midnight to take advantage of Wine Down Week specially priced wine.

  HQ2 Nightclub– You’ll love this high-end, Vegas-style scene with bottle service and a variety of famous DJs. Recipient of Atlantic City Weekly’s 2019 “Nightclub of the Year” award and International Nightlife Congress’ 100 World’s Best Nightclubs.  HQ2 Nightclub features a variety of sought after global DJ’s, performers and celebrity appearances. Enjoy Wine Down Week specials Friday 10 pm – midnight.

William Hill Sports Book Bar – SuperBowl Sunday may be over, but there is no shortage of sports betting action at William Hill.  Enjoy bets on all of your favorite sporting events within the 7,500 square foot integrated experience surrounded by state-of-the-art panoramic video wall technology. Watch live sporting while enjoying food and drinks (half off wines by the glass for Wine Down Week!) at the center bar which is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

High Water Wine Bar– Overlooking the bustling casino floor and William Hill Sports Book, this wine bar is situated just steps away from Ovation Hall. Offering 42 wines by the glass you should mostly definitely make a stop during Wine Down Week, hours Sunday 12 – 8 pm, Wednesday 5 – 9 pm, and Friday 5 – 11 pm.

Wine Down Week at Ocean Casino We've always been winos, and we're happy to announce Wine Down Week at Ocean Casino Resort…

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Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin Rescheduled

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Published: November 17, 2019

NEW YORK – The long-awaited showdown between undisputed middleweight world champion Claressa Shields and former champion Ivana Habazin has been rescheduled for Friday, January 10 live on SHOWTIME from Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. Shields and Habazin will face off for the vacant WBC and WBO 154-pound world titles as Shields attempts to make history as the fastest fighter in boxing, male or female, to become a three-division world champion.

Shields and Habazin were scheduled to fight on October 5 in Flint, Mich. The bout was called off less than 36 hours from the opening bell following an altercation at the official weigh-in that resulted in an injury to Habazin’s trainer, James Ali Bashir. This is the third date for Shields and Habazin. They were first scheduled to meet on August 17 before Shields withdrew due to a minor knee injury.

The January 10 SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and will feature a WBA Super Lightweight World Title Eliminator between Shohjahon Ergashev (17-0, 15 KOs) and Keith Hunter (11-0, 7 KOs). The winner becomes the mandatory challenger for WBA Super Lightweight World Championship currently held by Mario Barrios.

Shields vs. Habazin is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS. Ergashev vs. Hunter is promoted in association with Greg Cohen Promotions. Ticket information for the live event will be announced next week.

The 24-year-old Shields (9-0, 2 KOs) became the undisputed middleweight champion with a near-shutout victory over previously undefeated world champion Christina Hammer in April on SHOWTIME. In doing so, the two-division titlist joined Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk and Cecilia Braekhus as the only fighters to have unified all four major world titles in any weight class (Katie Taylor has since joined the prestigious list). On January 10, Shields will seek to make even more history in her sixth headlining appearance on SHOWTIME. With a win over Habazin, Shields would become a three-division champion in just 10 bouts, breaking the record of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Kosei Tanaka, who both accomplished the feat in 12 fights.

“My goal is to become three-division champ faster than any man or woman in history,” Shields said. “This is a very significant fight for both of us. We have both trained really hard twice and great opportunities await the winner, so hopefully, three times is the charm.”

Habazin (20-3, 7 KOs), of Zagreb, Croatia, is ranked No. 1 by the WBO at 154 pounds. The 30-year-old, who will be making her U.S. debut, won the IBF Welterweight Title over Sabrina Giuliani in 2014. In her next fight, Habazin dropped a unanimous decision to Braekhus in a historic unification bout where Braekhus picked up all four major world title belts. Most recently, Habazin avenged one of only three losses in her career to Eva Bajic in Zagreb.

Habazin will train in her native Croatia and has dedicated the fight to Bashir.

“I've been thinking about this since October and I have more of an incentive now given what happened,” Habazin said. “I feel like I'm fighting for James Ali Bashir, as well as for my own pride and respect. I’m also fighting for my country. I want to make Croatia proud that I am their daughter, and I feel that I now have their full support. Claressa is just a brief stop on my journey. I have bigger dreams and bigger shoes to fill in my life. I’m on my way to fulfilling my personal legend – being crowned the undisputed women's junior middleweight champion. This is just another step on that journey. Given my faith, I feel that while what happened in October was incredibly unfortunate, this was God’s plan. And I have faith that my hand will be raised in victory in January.”

Shields was the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win consecutive Olympic gold medals. She turned professional following the 2016 Olympics and headlined the first women’s boxing main event in premium television history in just her second professional fight in 2017. Shields became unified women’s super middleweight world champion in just her fourth professional fight, and a two-division champion in her sixth professional contest. She was crowned the undisputed 160-pound champion in her ninth fight, less than three years after turning professional following the 2016 Olympics.

“January 10 is going to be an important date in boxing history as Claressa continues her unprecedented journey toward greatness,” said Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions. “A win over Ivana Habazin would make Claressa – in just her tenth fight – the fastest boxer ever to acquire world title belts in three weight categories. But a very determined, skilled and experienced boxer stands in her way, and Ivana is pursuing her own world championship dream. History will be claimed in the ring on January 10 at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City and live on SHOWTIME.”

“With five world titles in just nine professional fights, Claressa Shields has been making women’s boxing history at a record pace,” said manager Mark Taffet. “Now, in her 10th fight on January 10, she seeks to win a world title in a third weight division faster than any man or woman in history, and in remarkable fashion by going down in weight each time. Claressa continues to render the impossible possible. It’s truly Herstory.

"Ocean is proud to host Shields vs. Habazin inside Ovation Hall this January,” said Michael Donovan, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President, Ocean Casino Resort Atlantic City. “We are excited to bring world-class boxing to Atlantic City and look forward to more shows in 2020.”

Hard-hitting super lightweight Shohjahon Ergashev (17-0, 15 KOs), of Uzbekistan, is ranked in the top-15 in three of the four major sanctioning bodies. The 27-year-old Ergashev is coming off an impressive fourth-round knockout of veteran Abdiel Ramirez this past August on ShoBox: The New Generation. In his previous appearances on the prospect developmental series, the former member of the Uzbek national team scored a third-round knockout against then top-10 rated Sonny Fredrickson, and a 10-round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Mykal Fox. The hard-hitting southpaw currently trains in Detroit with Javan “Sugar” Hill at the new Kronk Gym with stablemate Vladimir Shishkin.

“My goal is to be the junior welterweight champion of the world in 2020,” Ergashev said. “After I win this fight I will be just one step away from realizing my dream of bringing the world title home to my country Uzbekistan.”

The 27-year-old Hunter is ranked No. 12 in the WBA. A native of Las Vegas, the 6-foot Hunter will make his national television debut against the first undefeated opponent of his career. Hunter, who is the younger brother of former Olympian Michael Hunter, trains at Bones Adams Gym in Las Vegas and is co-managed by former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman.

“I’m looking forward to making my national television debut on Showtime,” said Keith “The Bounty” Hunter. “Boxing is in my blood and January 10 will be my chance to take my career to the next level. Ergashev has a bounty on his head, I’m here to collect!”

(Featured Photo: Showtime Boxing)