(JULY 7) Kinder, LA—The thrill of professional boxing returns to Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana on July 16 with “Knockouts at Coushatta VIII.” Fighter weigh-in is scheduled for Friday, July 15 at 3:00 p.m. in Gumbeaux’s Oyster & Sports Bar located inside the casino.
Undefeated WBA Lightweight World Champion Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz, 27W-0L (13KO’s), headlines an action-packed fight card in a 10-round non-title bout. The co-main event features the newly crowned IBU Intercontinental Welterweight Champion “Bad” Chad Broussard, 50W-4L (35KO’s), for another explosive fight. The undercard will also feature two powerful undefeated boxers as knockout sensation Chris Henry (5W-0L, 5KO’s), returns to the ring, and Juan’s younger brother, Jose Diaz (6W-0L) is expected to bring fans to their feet in a separate scheduled bout. Making his professional debut will be the hard-punching Genaro Alarcon. The IFBA Super Bantamweight Contender Audrey Vela, (5W-1L), from Austin, Texas plans to showcase her fast-action and aggressive style boxing in Louisiana.
“Knockouts at Coushatta VIII will be one of the most exciting and electrifying boxing matches we’ve put together since we’ve started this event here at Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder,” stated Nora Popillion, Events & Promotions Manager at Coushatta Casino Resort. “Fans won’t be disappointed when they watch these boxers match up with their opponents on July 16.”