ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (March 26, 2019) Yuirk Mamedov, the now 11-1 (3) fighter out of Brooklyn, NY was victorious this past Saturday evening with a resounding unanimous decision, winning every round on scorecards. Taking place at Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ, it was Mamedov’s first fight since signing a sponsorship deal with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment property, Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.
Sporting a pre-fight boxing robe and fight trunks decked out with Resorts Casino Hotel branding, (click here for image gallery), Mamedov overpowered contender Jordan Rosario across six rounds. The win brings Mamedov’s record to 11-1 with 3 KO’s and also climbs the welterweight inside the top-ten French ratings & in the 200s worldwide for his class, via Boxrec.com.
“As it is becoming more apparent to many, Yurik is a dominant fighter in his weight-class and that was certainly on display this past Saturday,” said Mark Giannatnonio, President & CEO of Resorts Casino Hotel. “We’re thrilled to support Yurik as he climbs the boxing ranks further and can’t wait to see him in action again.”
Born in Russia and who also goes by the ‘Fighting Pride of Yezidi,’ Yurik Mamedov had his professional debut in Boston, MA in 2016 and since that time has sharpened his skills and has become a hard hitting prospect in the welterweight division. Mamedov is likely to fight next sometime this summer.
Mamedov is also the first boxer that Resorts Casino Hotel has sponsored since Morris Bailey took ownership of Resorts.
For more information on Yurik, or for interest in speaking with Mamedov, please reach out to Cody Chapman at [email protected]
ABOUT RESORTS CASINO HOTEL
The resort that brought gaming to Atlantic City in 1978, Resorts Casino Hotel, a Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Property, is at the top of its game today, offering world-class casino action in a relaxed environment that keeps the focus on fun. Resorts Casino Hotel made history as the first American casino outside of Nevada and recently celebrated a major milestone – their 40th anniversary in May 2018. Winner of 21 Casino Player Magazine 2018 “Best of Gaming Awards,” Resorts Casino Hotel has undergone $125 million in renovations, including the all new state-of-the-art Resorts Conference Center, a large $25 million room renovation project and the $35 million Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville themed entertainment complex with the only beach bar, Landshark Bar & Grill, on the Atlantic City sand open – year round. In 2018, Resorts also welcomed DraftKings Sportsbook at Resorts, an on-property retail space where guests can enjoy live, in-game and general sports betting around the world.
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment assumed management of Resorts Casino Hotel in 2012, a move that has set the stage for its return as the most exciting gaming destination in Atlantic City. Boasting a prime location spanning 11 acres at the northern end of the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk, the resort features 942 guest rooms and suites in two hotel towers, an 80,000-square-foot casino, two theaters, 10 restaurants, a food court featuring six eateries, two VIP slot and table player lounges, a casino bar, indoor-outdoor swimming pool, health club and spa, salon, and retail shops. Its 64,000 square feet of technologically advanced meeting space includes 24 meeting and function rooms, most featuring natural light and ocean views, and a 13,000-square-foot ballroom. For more information, visit our website or call 1.800.334.6378. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram and view us on YouTube.
