COLTON WARNER AND THERON PAPPAS SHARE THOUGHTS AHEAD OF HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT

Colton Warner (6-2, 4 KO’s) of Apple Valley, Minnesota will face Theron “Big” Pappas (2-1-1, 2 KO’s) of Rapid City, South Dakota in Saturday night’s main event at the Treasure Island Casino in Red Wing, MN tonight. Warner weighed in at 251 pounds while Pappas was heavier at 313 pounds during Friday’s weigh-ins. The two battle in a 4 round heavyweight main event bout on a show that also features Kickboxing bouts.

Warner put in a hard training camp and was elated when Pappas was found as an opponent on short notice. Pappas holds a draw against tough and well known Midwest heavyweight James Dancing Bull of the Dakota’s. Minnesota’s Warner is coming off of a tightly contested split decision loss to fellow prospect Dajuan Calloway 9-3, 7 KO’s) of Warrensville Heights, Ohio last January.

I’m excited to be fighting at Treasure Island for the first time” said Warner. “My dad had fought there years ago and its pretty cool that now I get to as well. It’s been 15 years since they’ve held a boxing event I believe so I’m thrilled that I get to be a part of bringing boxing back to Treasure Island.”

“My training camp went great. I added Daleco James to the training team with my father, Jeff Warner and Roy Dunlap. I’ve been training out of Wurk gym and I really enjoy the atmosphere.”

“My opponent Theron Pappas is a big, strong guy and I know he will come to fight. I’m excited for us to put on a show here at home in front of my friends and family!

Colton Warner

Born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota, 45 year old Theron “Big” Pappas says that he has been boxing since the age of 15. and has 81 total fights counting amateur bouts. Pappas and his wife recently had a baby but he says that the break for that had no effect on his training. Although he took the fight with Warner on short notice, Pappas told MN Boxing that he was training for another fight which fell through. He is ready to give his best effort on Saturday night.

“I’m looking forward to stepping in the ring with Colton” said Pappas. “He’s a good guy and good boxer who has some good skills. I plan on going in there and doing my thing and may the best man win. I’ve been in the gym staying solid and I look forward to putting on a good show to give the fans what they want.”

Theron Pappas