Apr 22, 2015 | General News
Additional Tesla Model S charging stations to become available summer 2015
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 22, 2015) – Starting summer 2015, guests will be able to charge their Tesla Model S vehicle at Mohegan Sun. In addition to the six standard electric car charging stations currently operating, eight new Tesla chargers in total will be added.
Quick charging, High Power Wall Connectors will be available for use at Ascend and Soar parking areas for Mohegan Sun guests to utilize. The Model S offers 270 miles of range on a single charge, so the High Power Wall Connector, which adds 58 miles of range each hour, can easily top off the Tesla in just a few hours. Universal electric vehicle charging stations will be installed for use at the Summer Valet and Hotel Valet as well.
Mohegan Sun currently has six standard electric car chargers installed and operating on property. Two standard chargers are available for use on the third level of the Indian Summer Garage. The Hotel valet is equipped with one standard electric car charger and one High Power Tesla charger. Both the Sky Valet and Summer Valet feature the same High Power Tesla charging unit.
About Tesla:
Tesla Motors’ (NASDAQ: TSLA) goal is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transport with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. California-based Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles, as well as EV powertrain components. Tesla has delivered more than 55,000 electric vehicles to customers worldwide.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Apr 21, 2015 | Special Events
Rain or shine, Sun BBQFest takes over the Winter Parking Lot
Uncasville, CT (April 21, 2015) – Get fired up for some finger-lickin’ fun during Sun BBQFest. On June 13th & 14th, savor the flavors of the best barbeque around with festivities featuring live music, a beer trailer, barbeque battles, local vendors, food trucks and so much more you can sink your teeth into!
Tickets for the event are $5.00 per day and go on sale Friday, April 24th through the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Kids 6 and under get in free.
Wings, Ribs & More!
Get in on all the BBQ action and decide who reigns supreme during the People’s Choice Contest all weekend long. Purchase samples from each vendor and cast your vote for the ultimate best at Sun BBQFest. Competition remains fierce on Saturday with a Wing Contest from Noon to 3:00pm followed by a Rib Challenege from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. For $5.00, each contest offers a sampling of wings or ribs for you to judge! A portion of the proceeds benefits the Sun BBQFest official charity, Operation BBQ Relief.
If relaxed, non-competetive snacking is more your style, peruse the impressive lineup of food trucks and vendors! The Wethersfield Famer’s Market will be on-site offering some of the best fare alongside the endless supply of Kansas City BBQ Society meats and over 30 vendor options to choose from! Wash it all down with a selection of beers including Bud, Bud Light, Yuengling and Sam Adams. Select cocktails will also be offered for $7.00, perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day!
Entertainment Galore
No festival would be complete without some live entertainment. The Winter Parking Lot spices things up with music, demos and a fireworks show to celebrate summertime and all things BBQ.
Be entertained all weekend long with live music on the main stage. Green Tea Band, Whiskey & Rye, Jay Dempsey Band, The Attiks and the Stephanie Hansen Band will be providing the beats for this epic parking lot party. Throughout the weekend, learn the tricks of the BBQ trade during demos and Q&A sessions on the main stage.
Saturday night goes out with a bang! Don’t miss a spectacular fireworks display. The fireworks kick off at 9:30pm and are guaranteed to be fun for the whole family.
NOTE: Mohegan Sun requires persons under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the Sun BBQFest. Unescorted minors will have their parent/legal guardian contacted to pick them up immediately.
To learn more about Sun BBQFest, please visit the event website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Apr 20, 2015 | Special Events
WHAT: 
Elin Hilderbrand discusses her latest book, The Rumor, during a special Diva Fridays Winning Authors event.
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, June 26th
Uncas Ballroom
7:30pm – Live Discussion
8:30pm – Book Signing
IN DETAIL:
Grab your girlfriends and get ready for a Diva Fridays event you won’t want to miss! Beachy bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand talks about her latest novel, The Rumor, during a Winning Authors event inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom. Following the book discussion Elin will sign copies of The Rumor, available for purchase at Spin Street.
Elin pulls inspiration for her novels while writing on the beaches of Nantucket or the streets of Beacon Hill in Boston. The Rumor is her 15th novel in a long line of beloved summer romance reads. To learn more about Elin, connect with her on Facebook or follow her on Twitter.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Elin Hilderbrand will be signing copies of The Rumor which will be available for purchase at Spin Street on the day of the event.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
ABOUT SPIN STREET:
Proudly offering an extensive selection of CDs, books, DVDs, video games and cutting edge electronics as well as an exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind music and film memorabilia, unique gift items and a wide selection of home entertainment accessories. Spin Street, through its partnership with Mohegan Sun, is also the place to meet your favorite recording artists and authors in intimate, “once-in-a-lifetime” meet & greet sessions via our exclusive “Signings & Sightings” and “Winning Authors” programs.
Apr 16, 2015 | Breaking News, Employment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun – encompassing their flagship property in Connecticut and Mohegan Sun Pocono in Pennsylvania – was recently named one of “America’s Best Employers, 2015” by Forbes. The company was also named 12th nationwide under the Travel & Leisure category – joining iconic brands such as Walt Disney Parks & Resorts and Marriott International – and was the second highest performing gaming company within the category.
Mohegan Sun, which owns and operates the two facilities noted above, also manages Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Combined, the three properties employ over 10,000 workers.
“This is a huge honor for us and a testament to our dedicated team members who work tirelessly to make our resorts the best in the industry,” said Bobby Soper, President of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA), Mohegan Sun’s parent company. “We pride ourselves on providing an outstanding environment for our team members and this recognition is a compelling endorsement of that effort.”
In a joint statement, Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman stated, “Mohegan Sun has always been a good neighbor and a strong partner to state government. That they are counted among the nation’s top employers is further reason to celebrate. We congratulate Chairman Brown and the Mohegan Tribe on this honor.”
Congressman Joe Courtney added, “With thousands of my Second District constituents employed at Mohegan Sun, I am well-aware of their reputation as a sought-after employer. I am pleased to see Mohegan Sun earning national recognition for their high rate of satisfaction among their eastern Connecticut employees.”
At the Connecticut property alone, over 11% of the workforce has been with the organization since opening day over 18 years ago. Additionally, roughly 75% of all employees holding leadership positions have been promoted from within. Mohegan Sun also boasts over an 80% retention rate year end and year out, far exceeding the national average for hospitality companies.
The results for this ranking were compiled from an independent survey conducted by Statista of American employees, one of the leading statistics companies on the Internet.
In addition to the Forbes announcement, Mohegan Sun was also honored on April 15th for the 2015 Steps to Success Award by Disabilities Matters for their partnership with Community Enterprise. Back in 2011, the two companies formed the Industry Specific Training and Placement Program – a ten week program including classroom and on-the-job training. Upon completion, participants could be hired for open positions within the company. To date, over 120 people have completed the program with a success rate of over 80%.
About the Authority: The Authority is an instrumentality of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, or the Tribe, a federally-recognized Indian Tribe with an approximately 544-acre reservation situated in southeastern Connecticut. The Authority has been granted the exclusive authority to conduct and regulate gaming activities on the existing reservation of the Tribe, including the operation of Mohegan Sun, a gaming and entertainment complex located on a 185-acre site on the Tribe’s reservation. Through its subsidiary, Downs Racing, L.P., the Authority also owns and operates Mohegan Sun Pocono, a gaming and entertainment facility located on a 400-acre site in Plains Township, Pennsylvania. MTGA also manages Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. More information about the Authority and its properties can be obtained by visiting mohegansun.com, mohegansunpocono.com, resortsac.com or mtga.com.
Apr 13, 2015 | Special Events
Fans invited to event to honor Kevin Hart and his 3rd sell-out show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 18th
What:
Mohegan Sun is proud to announce that the next Arena Walk of Fame inductee will be none other than one of the best and hardest working comedians in the world, Kevin Hart. A performer that Billboard Magazine recently stated, “may be embarking on the biggest comedy tour of all time,” will become the first comedian ever to headline a stadium at Lincoln Financial Field. Hart, who was awarded the “Comedy Genius Award” at last night’s 2015 MTV Movie Awards, also stars in the new hit film Get Hard with Will Ferrell and has countless other TV and film credits including BET’s Real Husbands of Hollywood. Mohegan Sun Arena is more than honored to present the comedy superstar with a much deserved Walk of Fame star at 4:00pm prior to his stand-up show that evening, April 18th.
Media and public invited to attend the induction ceremony.
WHEN/WHERE:
Saturday, April 18th at 4:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office Forecourt
WHO:
Mohegan Tribal Chairman, Kevin “Red Eagle” Brown
Tom Cantone, Senior VP of Sports & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun
Kevin Hart
IN DETAIL:
Some of Mohegan Sun Arena’s most memorable performers including Bon Jovi, KISS, Rod Stewart, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift, Frankie Valli, Mötley Crüe and so many more have been honored as Walk of Famers and have stars placed outside of the Box Office. Kevin Hart’s “What Now” tour, scheduled for 8:00pm, marks the comedian’s 3rd sellout at Mohegan Sun Arena and will make him the 29th entertainer inducted into the Walk of Fame. For more info on Kevin’s performance on the evening of April 18th, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
The award seeks to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All of the individuals inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame will have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.
Apr 13, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (Monday, April 13, 2015) – SUBLIME WITH ROME announces their biggest North American tour to date. The group, along with support from Rebelution, Pepper, and Mickey Avalon, will be starting the 30+-date tour on the west coast beginning July 16th in Chula Vista, California. The tour stops in Toronto, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and more before finishing with two dates at Marymoor Amphitheater in Redmond, Washington on August 29th and 30th. Mohegan Sun welcomes the tour on
Thursday, August 6th for an 7:30pm show.
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Monday, April 20th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Tuesday, April 21st subject to availability. Fans will have the option of purchasing exclusive ticket bundles when tickets go on sale to the general public next Monday, April 20th. For further details, visit http://sublimewithrome.com.
Sublime With Rome has recently finished tracking a brand new album that follows their 2011 debut Yours Truly. Long-time producer Paul Leary was once again at the helm. A summer 2015 release is planned with more details and pre-order information to be announced shortly.
The band posted the following statement to fans today:
What’s up everybody! We are excited to announce our tour this summer and its gonna be a big one! We are going coast to coast with our homies Rebelution, Pepper and Mickey Avalon. We will play a lot of new music off our upcoming album along with the classic favorites of the Sublime legacy. This is our biggest tour yet and we wouldn’t want anyone to miss a show! Grab a ticket, and see us on the road this summer and party with us! Meet and greet packages are going to be available but will go fast so bring some stuff to sign and something to smoke and let’s kiiiiick it!
Much love always,
– SWR
Sublime with Rome features original Sublime bassist Eric Wilson, vocalist and guitarist Rome and drummer Josh Freese, who officially joined the band in 2012.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according toBillboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 Arena venues in the world for 2014, regardless of size. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Apr 13, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (April, 13 2015) – Counting Crows are following up their critically-acclaimed seventh album, Somewhere Under Wonderland, with the US leg of their 2015 worldwide tour after the band returns from sold-out shows throughout Europe, Australia, and Canada. The multiplatinum band will begin the domestic run of the Somewhere Under Wonderland tour in Miami, FL on July 30, continuing on through Chicago, New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, and other major cities, before wrapping in Oklahoma City, OK on October 11. Mohegan Sun Arena’s concert is set for Saturday, August 22nd at 7:00pm. Joining as the tour’s special guests will be Citizen Cope, known for his trademark mix of soul, folk, and R&B during his commanding live shows, and Outlaw Road Show favorites Hollis Brown.
Tickets are $39.50 and go on sale Friday, April 17th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, April 18th, subject to availability.
Pre-sale and VIP tickets for the band’s US dates go on sale Wednesday, April 15. For more information, visit countingcrows.com.
“We had a blast last summer playing Somewhere Under Wonderland for US audiences before the record was even released. I cannot wait to finally play all these songs in America now that the album is out,” said Adam Duritz.
Recognized as one of the most dynamic live bands performing today, they will be performing songs from the 2014 Top 10 album, which critics have been claiming as the “band’s best”, as well as their extensive catalog. USA Today called Somewhere Under Wonderland “one of their stronger works,” with Consequence of Sound comparing it to “a colorful and emotionally rich palette of sounds that combines past recording styles, flavors from covers album Underwater Sunshine, and the spontaneous spirit of their live performances.”
About Counting Crows:
Counting Crows – Adam Duritz (vocals), Jim Bogios (drums), David Bryson (guitar), Charlie Gillingham (keyboards), David Immergluck (guitar), Millard Powers (bass) and Dan Vickrey (guitar) – have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide after exploding onto the music scene with their multiplatinum breakout album August and Everything After in 1993. The band released their seventh studio album Somewhere Under Wonderland in September 2014. Known for creating unique and innovative concerts and consistently ranked as one of the top live bands performing today, Counting Crows will continue their world tour throughout 2015.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Apr 13, 2015 | Entertainment
“Must see tour of the year,” heading to Mohegan Sun Arena in June; Billboard’s #1 hot tour of winter 2015
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 13, 2015) – Grammy nominated artist Charlie Wilson exclusively announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show today the second leg of his Forever Charlie Tour. The tour will continue with special guests Kem and Joe beginning on May 28th in Dallas, Texas. Mohegan Sun Arena will host the R&B star for a 7:00pm concert, set for Saturday, June 6th.
Tickets are $75.00 and $55.00 and go on sale Friday, 17th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, April 18thth subject to availability.
Subscribers to Charlie’s newsletter will receive access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, April 14th for all tour dates except Indianapolis, IN. To sign up for the official Charlie Wilson newsletter visit www.charliewilsonmusic.com.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, April 15th at 10:00am local time through Thursday, April 16th at 10:00pm local time.
“It has been an exciting time and I am having the best time of my life with Kem and Joe,” stated Wilson. “We are packing arenas around the country and bringing people great music and an unforgettable show. We’re having a party every night.”
Critically acclaimed across the country, the first leg of the tour kicked off in Cleveland on February 12 and finished in Las Vegas on March 28. The tour followed in support of Wilson’s January 27 release of his new album Forever Charlie available now on iTunes and Amazon.
“With the first 28 shows being so successful we are looking forward to adding these additional 16 shows for Charlie and carrying the momentum to even more cities,” commented Michael Paran, CEO and President of P Music Group, Wilson’s management and tour producer. “Charlie is at the top of his game and this show is one of the best out in years in terms of quality and production value giving the fans their money’s worth every night.”
Wilson has received nine Grammy nominations and multiple awards throughout his career. He has had eight #1 records that topped the Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary radio chart, “Without You,” “Charlie, Last Name Wilson,” Magic,” “There Goes My Baby,” “Can’t Live Without You,” “You Are,” “Life of the Party” and “My Love Is All I Have.”
Recent TV performances include; The BET Honors (2\23), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2\24), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (3\26), The iHeartRadio Music Awards (3\29) and The Ellen DeGeneres Show (4\1). Charlie Wilson sits down with Steve Harvey on The Steve Harvey Show (4\10).
“AEG Live is proud to be in business with Charlie Wilson and Michael Paran,” states Jeff Sharp of AEG Live. “This tour is a combination of elite artists who come every night to give the audience a great show.”
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 Arena venues in the world for 2014, regardless of size. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Apr 9, 2015 | Food & Beverage
Treat your Mother to exclusive dining and shopping specials on May 10th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 9, 2015) – Treat Mom to something special this Mother’s Day. On Sunday, May 10th, Mohegan Sun will offer several dining and shopping specials, perfect for any Mom.
Todd English’s Tuscany will be hosting a Mother’s Day 4 course tasting menu. The specialty dinner will feature a deluxe menu including a wedge salad, lemon risotto, fennel dusted scallops with asparagus and crispy mushrooms and a grilled petite filet with silk potatoes and broccolini in a veal glace. Finish off the meal with a strawberry ricotta cheesecake for dessert. The dinner is $60.00 per person or $90.00 per person with a wine pairing.
BALLO Italian Restaurant will offer two special dinners in addition to their full menu for Mother’s Day. Enjoy twin 6 oz. lobster tails, corn, sopressata, cherry tomatoes and spinach for $48.00 or a braised lamb shank with spring pea risotto for $42.00.
On Mother’s Day Hash House A Go Go will feature “Mom-approved” selections including Margie’s famous crab cake benedict, Stella’s favorite strawberry frosted flake pancake and Sally’s Wild Child sausage waffle.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House will be opening at 1:00pm on Mother’s Day and will also give Moms something special to take away all day long.
If Mom is in the mood for something sweet, treat her to a special Mother’s Day ice cream cake from Ben & Jerry’s. Prices start at $18.99 and all cakes require a 48 hour notice.
After dinner, bring Mom to The Shops at Mohegan Sun to take advantage of all the shopping specials. Landau will be offering select pieces of jewelry for just $19.95. Bare Minerals will pamper your Mom with a complimentary in-store make-up application or skincare consultation as well as $10.00 off a purchase of $60.00 or more and deluxe sample bags. Stop by Galina’s for a $10.00 discount with any John Mederios Jewelry Collection purchase of $75.00 or more. Don’t forget Trailblazer; treat your Mom to a new watch, wallet or handbag just in time for spring. Round out this perfect Mother’s Day at Robert Graham where you receive a complimentary gift with your purchase of $250.00 or more.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Apr 8, 2015 | Entertainment, General News, Sports
Red-hot junior middleweight Tony Harrison moves into main event; Puts undefeated record on the line against Mexico’s Pablo Munguia;
Tevin Farmer to open the triple-header against Gabriel Tolmajyan at Mohegan Sun Arena on April 17th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 8, 2015) – The previously announced ESPN Friday Night Fights card has shaken up a bit. The card, being promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Fight Promotions Inc. and New Legend Boxing, at the beautiful Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT, was originally slated to be headlined by Sergiy Derevyanchenko (4-0, 3KO’s) taking on Elvin Ayala (27-6-1, 12KO’s). With Ayala facing a legal situation, promoter Lou DiBella has elected to replace the feature bout, moving Derevyanchenko over to his April 10th ShoBox card, and sliding in red-hot undefeated junior middleweight Tony Harrison (20-0, 17KO’s) into the main event slot. Harrison is set to square off against Mexico’s Pablo Munguia (20-6, 11KO’s) in the 10-round feature bout of the evening.
Tickets are $100.00, $70.00 and $30.00 and are currently on sale through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 7:30pm ET.
The eagerly anticipated co-feature remains intact, with WBA #10-rated super featherweight Ryan Kielczweski (22-0, 6KO’s) putting his undefeated record on the line against Connecticut’s own Danny Aquino (16-2, 10KO’s) in an eight-round featherweight matchup and battle for New England bragging rights.
Opening up the triple-header is junior lightweight contender Tevin Farmer (18-4-1, 4KO’s) taking on Gabriel Tolmajyan (14-4-2, 3KO’s) in an eight-round 130lb. matchup.
Live coverage will begin at 10:00pm ET on ESPN2 and will also be available through WatchESPN on computers, smartphones, tablets, Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Xbox 360 and Xbox One via an affiliated video provider. In addition ESPN Deportes’ Noche de Combates will carry the fights live on broadband Spanish-language ESPN Deportes+.
“I want to thank Al Haymon and Lou DiBella for giving me this fight and I also want to thank ESPN for giving me another opportunity to display my talent to the world. Come April 17th, you are going to see another great performance by Tony Harrison. I am coming to put on a heck of a show and display my full arsenal. I know my opponent is tough and he has been in there with some pretty good guys, but I am coming in there in top shape. This is going to be an exciting fight for as long as it lasts, so get there early, get your popcorn ready and don’t blink,” stated Harrison.
The 24-year-old Harrison, a former protégé of the late great Emanuel Steward, is as good as any up-and-coming prospect in the game right now, and is expected to begin moving into title contention this year. The bout on April 17th will be his second straight headlining bout on the ESPN network in just over a month. On March 6th, Harrison destroyed longtime fringe contender Antwone Smith, dropping Smith twice in the first round before getting the official stoppage in the second. Munguia is expected to be a stern test for Harrison, arguably his toughest to date. Munguia is 3-2 in his last five bouts, but those five opponents have had a combined record of 92-5-2. In his most recent bout in February of this year, Munguia dropped a razor-thin split decision to highly regarded former Cuban silver medalist Yudel Johnson. Munguia knows that a win on April 17th, on national TV, will propel him into the type of fights that he is looking for.
“I want to thank DiBella Entertainment and ESPN for this great opportunity to get my career back on track and moving in the direction I want it,” said Munguia. “I have 20 wins and on April 17th, I will secure my 21st victory, the most important of my career. I believe April 17th will be the beginning of a great run for me and my career.”
It is hard to think of another fighter in recent memory that has had as drastic a career turnaround as Tevin Farmer has had. Three years ago, Farmer’s record stood at 7-4-1 and he was considered nothing more than a tough Philly fighter who was a good opponent to match against up-and-coming prospects. Fast-forward three years and 11 impressive wins later and Farmer has not only emerged as one of the prospects he was once put in against, but as a legitimate contender. In his most recent outing in January, his first fight since signing with DBE, Farmer easily defeated once-beaten Victor Chernous (15-1-1), winning a dominant eight-round unanimous decision. Farmer, in whom promoter Lou DiBella sees style comparisons to Pernell Whitaker, comes from a boxing family and has family ties to Hall-of-Famer Joe Gans, who was called the greatest lightweight boxer of all time by boxing historian and Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer.
Farmer is looking to build his own legacy and knows he has the talent and ability to compete against the best the 130lb. division has to offer, but he must first get by the hungry and determined Tolmajyan.
“April 17th is a very big fight for me, the biggest of my career. Every fight out from here on is the biggest fight of my life,” said Farmer. “Every time I step into the ring, I’m looking to make a statement. I have worked so hard to get to this point; I can’t let anyone take this away from me. I want to thank my manager Mark Cipparone and my trainers Raul Rivas and Rashiem Jefferson for believing in me and Lou DiBella and ESPN for giving me this opportunity. Come April 17th, I am going to be at my absolute best. April 17th is going to be the beginning of something special.”
Like Farmer, Tolmajyan’s record is deceiving. Tolmajyan has never been stopped in his career, and three of his four career losses have come against undefeated opponents, including fellow Farmer conqueror, and #1 contender, Jose Pedraza. Tolmajyan holds victories over three previously undefeated foes, including an eight-round decision win over world-rated contender and former featherweight world-title challenger Daulis Prescott.
Additional bouts on the card will be announced soon.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 Arena venues in the world for 2014, regardless of size. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
