2008 Toughman World Championships! (4/7/08)
At Sam's Town Casino - Tunica on Fox Sports Net!


The 2008 Toughman World Championships will be held at the beautiful Sam’s Town Casino-Tunica, inside the River Palace Entertainment Center over three incredible nights, Thursday, May 29th (LHW PRELIMINARIES), Friday, May 30th (HW PRELIMINARIES) and the FINALS in both divisions on Saturday, May 31st, 2008. 36 Light Heavyweight and 29 HW local Champions from around the United States have entered and are training to do battle for the title “Toughman World Champion!”.

The event will be filmed by Fox Sports Net to air as four shows this June on FSN Nationwide. The fighters are blue collar men from all walks of life, ready to get in the ring and fight for fame, fortune, and the cheers of their family and friends. In Toughman, only the winners get paid ($20,000 per division, winner takes all), so they fight that much harder than pro boxers or ultimate fighters.. Each fighter has a compelling story on what Toughman means to them, the thrill of winning a local event, how they are approaching their ultimate goal of a world championship, and what they would do with the money if they won. (Pay off debts, help hurricane victims, buy a Harley, go on vacation, start a pro boxing career, etc…)

Each bout consists of 3 – one minute rounds of boxing with participants wearing 16 ounce gloves and headgear. With only one minute per round, the action is fast and furious. There is no time for show, you gotta go! You don’t get style points in Toughman, you get points for kicking ass!!

The appeal of Toughman is the men fighting are just like you and me, coming from all walks of life, with a dream. All the fighters are signed up and ready to go, to do interviews, to promote themselves and the event. Fighters are Tree Trimmers, Bartenders/Bouncers, College Students, Construction workers, car detailer, D.J., Car Salesman, several Police Officers, a Minister, Personal Trainer, Garbage Man, Truck Driver, Business Owners, Marine and Army personnel, and Bodyguard just to name a few. (Fighter Bios attached)/

They come from all corners of the United States, representing Mississippi, California, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Texas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Maryland, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire.

Tickets for all three days went on sale today at the Sam’s Town Atrium Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or charge at 901.525.1515. General Admission only $25.00 in advance/$30.00 days of show. Front row $75.00, 2nd row $65.00, 3rd row $55.00. Elevated VIP Tables (10 seats per table) are available by calling 501.664.1118. Discounts on 3 day tickets and Prime Reward Card Holders (buy 3 tickets, get fourth free).

If you have seen a Toughman on TV, you really haven’t experienced it until you see it LIVE! The lights, music, announcing of Toughman founder Art Dore, gorgeous Round Card Beauties, and most fast paced, action packed entertainment experience allowed by law, The Toughman World Championship will have over 60 fights over 3 exciting nights as we crown “The Toughest Man in the World!”.

After more than a quarter of a century, the World Famous Original Toughman Contest® is the best attended fighting event in the country. Toughman® is not a type of fighting, it is the best brand of boxing allowed by law; ITS WHERE FIGHTERS BECOME WARRIORS, WARRIORS BECOME CHAMPIONS, AND CHAMPIONS BECOME LEGENDS! This is the Only True Legendary Original Toughman Contest! From the movie “TOUGH ENOUGH” starring Dennis Quaid and Pam Grier to such legends of Toughman including Christy Martin, Tommy Morrison, Butterbean, and Mr. T to the Sega Video games and past Television and PPV events and current BEST DAMN TOUGHMAN TV Show, the over 100,000 fighters and 10 million fans that have participated in and attended TOUGHMAN over the past 29 years know this is the ultimate test to find out WHO IS THE TOUGHEST MAN AND WOMAN IN THE WORLD, THE ONE AND ONLY ORIGINAL TOUGHMAN CONTEST!

Don’t miss the official fighter weigh in and meet the media Press Event on Wednesday, May 28th at 7 PM inside Sam’s Town Casino. Come meet the fighters, their families, and Toughman founder and television ring announcer Art Dore. Follow your favorite fighters from the start throughout the event. For more information, press credentials and b-roll footage, contact Stephen Coppler, President at 888.868.4462 or steve@toughmancontest.com

About AdoreAble Promotions, Inc: API is the promoter of and owner of the federal trademark for the Original Toughman Contest. API promotes elimination boxing tournaments, professional and amateur boxing under our trademark, cage fighting as Extreme Toughman, concerts, festivals, charity events, celebrity signings and auctions, run a ARCA series race car, hockey teams, and media buying and promotions for many companies throughout the United States.

About Sam’s Town Casino-Tunica: Just South of Memphis. With 2 floors of slots and table games, Sam’s Town Casino has everything you are looking for. Sam’s Town has over 850 guest rooms including luxurious suites to make it a relaxing retreat with Sauna, Swimming Pool, Exercise Room, and the 1,600 seat River Palace Entertainment Center featuring the World’s Greatest Acts. With three incredible restaurants including The Great Buffet featuring Corky’s BBQ & Ribs, Sam’s Town brings you some of the best dining on the DELTA. Great golf on our Scottish links course and convention facilities make this a perfect place for your next retreat.

About Boyd Gaming: Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading diversified owner and operator of 17 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana and Florida. The Company is also developing Echelon, a world-class destination resort on the Las Vegas Strip, expected to open in the third quarter 2010. Additional news and information can be found on Boyd Gaming's website.