NewsMay 30, 1991
Boxer Virgil "Quick Silver" Hill will defend his WBA light heavyweight title against Thomas "Hit Man" Hearns during a closed circuit boxing match Monday at the Show Me Center. The 8 p.m. event will feature a lower ticket price than previous closed circuit boxing events held at the center...

Boxer Virgil "Quick Silver" Hill will defend his WBA light heavyweight title against Thomas "Hit Man" Hearns during a closed circuit boxing match Monday at the Show Me Center.

The 8 p.m. event will feature a lower ticket price than previous closed circuit boxing events held at the center.

"We've had many people comment that they would like to see the closed circuit championship fights, but could not afford the standard $25 and $30 tickets," said David Ross, Show Me Center director. "For this fight, we're going to find out how many boxing fans are price-conscious."

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Tickets for reserved table seating with waiter service are $15. General admission seats are $10.

The undercard includes light flyweight champion Melchor Castro, defending his title against Humberto Gonzalez; IBF featherweight champion Troy Dorsey battling with Alfredo Rangel; and USBA Heavyweight Champion Tim Witherspoon against Tony Tucker.

Tickets are available at the Show Me Center box office.

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