(JUNE 25) Lorissa "The Cheetah" Rivas (1-0,1KO), who recently scored a sensational 50 second knockout in her pro debut on June 16th, has been added to the Bayou Promotions and the Coushatta Casino next event billed as “Knockouts at Coushatta XII”. She will take on an opponent to be named later. The event is set to take place July 8, 2006 at the Coushatta Casino and Resort in Kinder, LA.

Although she has no amateur experience, she has regularly sparred with some of boxing’s elite, who have nothing but praise for the 23 year old." She has a better right hand than Laila Ali”; according to trainer and former world champion Roger Mayweather. Correspondingly, two-time world champion, DeMarcus 'Chop Chop' Coley replied, "Oh, she can bang a little bit, no doubt."

Tickets are on sale now. They can be purchased through Ticketmaster or by calling 1-800-584-7263. For more information check out CoushattaCasinoResort.com

Boxers' weigh-in and press conference is scheduled for 3:00pm Friday, July 7, in Gumbeaux's Sports Bar, inside the casino. The boxing event will be held in The Pavilion at Coushatta. Doors open 6:00pm; first undercard match at 7:00pm.  source: Press Release   Biography of Rivas