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Competing is U.S. Navy veteran Gerald Washington, an undefeated heavyweight

U.S. Navy veteran Gerald Washington goes “toe-to-toe” with Amir Mansour. Photo credit: boxingbuzz.sportsblog.com

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Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, a 25-minute drive from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, is home to some of the finest spas, lodging and Las Vegas-style gaming. But a signature attraction it holds above all other Washington state casino resorts are its nationally televised boxing events held in the Skookum Creek Event Center.

Starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Little Creek Casino Resort welcomes Fox Sports 1 and Fox Deportes for the network's Toe-to-Toe Tuesdays. Televised coverage starts at 6 p.m. and general admission tickets start at $20.

"We have had good crowds of boxing fans for our past events, as well as a national awareness of being the leader in boxing events for the Pacific Northwest region," said Tyson Kruger, a Little Creek Casino Resort spokesman.

Little Creek Casino was named "Boxing Venue of the Year" in 2013 by Northwest Fight Scene magazine.

Active-duty military personnel and veterans who attend the boxing match will be eligible for a 25 percent military discount on overnight lodging at the resort.

"Little Creek continues to be the area's leader in the amenities that it offers, so anything from full-service spa, award-winning 18-hole championship course, casual as well as fine dining, and of course the best and latest in electronic and table gaming in both our main facility as well as our smoke-free casino," Kruger said.

In the main bout of the evening televised event, undefeated heavyweight champion Gerald "El Gallo Negro" Washington (16-0, 11 KOs) takes on Amir "Hardcore" Mansour (22-1, 16 KOs).

Washington is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served from 2000-2004 and retired as a Third Class Petty Officer. During his service, he worked as a helicopter mechanic. Following the U.S. Navy, Washington earned a scholarship to University of Southern California where he completed his degree and played college football.

Out of college, he was signed on as a free agent in 2009 with the Buffalo Bills. In 2010, he tried out for the Seahawks but didn't make the cut. Moving on from football, Washington returned to what he truly loved since his childhood in south Los Angeles: boxing.

"I fell in love with boxing at a real young age," Washington said. "Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to be like Karate Kid."

Washington said he learned how to box after school at the Boys and Girls Club. Several years ago he started working as a boxing instructor and mentor at the South Los Angeles Youth Activities League. He also started doing amateur boxing bouts.

"I turned professional on July 28, 2012," Washington said.

Washington's last match was in March and he has yet to lose a professional bout. He said this will be his first appearance in Washington state.

"I believe in my training and I'm excited and anxious to get in the ring," Washington said. "I want to put forth what I've learned and take myself to the next level. Find bigger places, bigger names and a world title."

Tickets are available online at littlecreek.com.

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