"Gladiators" Ricky "Hitman" Hatton vs. Jose Luis Castillo
2007 (unvieled May 24th)
Image size: 30” x 40”
Original Painting; Acrylic and enamel canvas; signed by the artist. Official artist of the fight.


Status of Original: SOLD

Las Vegas (May 24, 2007) – Well known artist Richard T. Slone has been commissioned by Banner Promotions to paint the upcoming World Championship Boxing bout event featuring Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton versus Jose Luis Castillo in the HBO televised fight live from the Thomas and Mack Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, June 23rd, 2007.
Slone has completed a large original painting for the event that will be used in marketing the fight. Uses will include the official posters, program covers and event merchandise.

“I’m honored to have been chosen to paint this big fight” said Slone, “It’s a potential fight of the year and has all the elements of a classic fight. It’s Las Vegas, it’s a superfight and they could’ve chosen anyone – I’m honored they asked me.”
Before securing the deal, Banner Promotions president Art Pelullo said, “I think Richard is one of the most talented young artists in the world today and that’s why we want him. I think he adds a lot of class to any promotion. We reached out for him and really appreciate his work.”

Slone, who is nominated for Sports Artist of the Year 2008, painted the 30x40 original on canvas and the reaction has been stunning. “We’ve had inquiries from fans all over the world trying to get a print or even a fight poster” said a representative from Slone Art. “and that’s before it was even finished”. The Hatton vs. Castillo painting will now be used on all official event merchandise such as t-shirts, posters and programs in addition to advertising campaigns.

Richard T. Slone has been hailed by the media as the next great artist. His work is widely collected by art collectors and high-society. Owners of his originals include Donald Trump, Nelson Mandela, Hugh Hefner and Muhammad Ali. He is the official artist of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, the official artist of the UFC and at only 32 years of age is one of the most accomplished emerging artist’s in the world. Earlier this year the National Geographic came to an agreement to publish his work over the next ten years. He is nominated for Sports Artist of the Year 2008.

Banner Promotions® is one of the world’s leading professional boxing promotion companies and offers the premier sporting events. Owned and operated by Arthur Pelullo, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA., Banner Promotions promotes some of the sports biggest names including Acelino “Popo” Freitas and Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton.

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Contact us now for more details: info@sloneart.com

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