Oscar De La Hoya's Fight Night Club February 24, 2011

THE WAIT IS OVER..."FIGHT NIGHT CLUB" RETURNS WITH JESSIE VARGAS VS. LANARD LANE ON FEBRUARY 24

Special Performances by Artists Too Short, Baby Bash & DJ Chu

For Southern California fight fans, the wait is over, as Golden Boy Promotions and AEG are proud to announce that the third season of the groundbreaking boxing series "Fight Night Club" will kick off at L.A. LIVE's Club Nokia on Thursday, February 24. The season premiere's main event pits fellow prospects Jessie Vargas and Lanard Lane against each other, setting the stage for another season of explosive and exciting boxing events at Club Nokia. Plus, to kick off the new year, the February 24 show will feature live performances by artists Too Short, Baby Bash and DJ Chu, making this a can't miss night of boxing and entertainment.

"One of the questions I get asked the most is 'when is Fight Night Club coming back?'" said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. "Well, we're back and we're looking to make this season the best yet."

Mature beyond his years in and out of the ring, 21-year-old Jessie Vargas (13-0, 7 KO's) has boxing insiders singing his praises as one of the sport's top junior welterweight prospects. A professional since 2008, the Las Vegas resident who originally hails from Los Angeles stepped up his game in 2010 with a 6-0 run that was highlighted by wins over tough veterans Arturo Morua (TKO6), Ernesto Zavala (KO6) and Pablo Daniel Sarmiento (KO1). A favorite of Club Nokia fans who have seen him compete three times at "Fight Night Club," Vargas can think of no better way to start a pivotal year than in his native Los Angeles at Club Nokia.

A product of the fighting city of Philadelphia, 28-year-old Lanard Lane (12-1, 7 KO's) has come up the hard way, in and out of the ring. Currently a firefighter in his adopted hometown of Houston, Texas, the former amateur standout has issued professional defeats to the likes of Dairo Esalas, Said El Harrak and John Brown thus far in his career. When he makes his California debut on February 24, it's with the intention of becoming the first man to defeat hot prospect Jessie Vargas.

Official Website: http://www.clubnokia.com/eventdetail.php?id=30664