11.   A local promoter, Jose Pereira, came up with the idea as a dubious tribute to his wife, who is among the contestants.

12.   Chris Johnson of Prize Fight Promotions, the local promoter, said there was no attempt to deceive people about the demand for tickets.

13.   Earlier Thursday, local promoter Brian Young said his financial backing was solid and he was hopeful the fight would be finalized on Friday.

14.   Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has agreed to fight a South African boxer, a local promoter said Thursday.

15.   If the fight is still going to take place, local promoters in Memphis had to come up with the site fee and were facing a Monday deadline.

16.   The Godfather of Soul cited Macon native Little Richard and local promoter Clint Brantley as strong influences of his success, along with Macon radio station WIBB.

17.   The group was disputing the tax payment, but could not find the local promoter they held responsible.