Opponent
Change for Gates’ Debut His debut is just five days away and actually looks like it will happen. But, as often happens, his opponent has changed. Eddie Gates was expecting to face DeShawn Smiley but last week came word that Smiley was out and his replacement would have to shake half a decade of ring rust although from his record preparation is not a priority anyway. The 37-year old Alonzo Scott (0-6) fought, and lost, six times in twenty-one months from 2002-04. The Milwaukee fighter, who lost all six fights by knockout – all but one ended in the first round – should pose little trouble for Gates whose experience has not suffered a six year lapse. Gates
will fight this Friday at DeCarlo’s Banquet Center in Warren.
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