MIAMI GALLOS TO HOST REMAINING MATCHES AT SOLARE COLISEUM IN DORAL

MIAMI – The Miami Gallos announced today that their three remaining home matches for the inaugural season of the World Series of Boxing (WSB) will take place at the Solare Coliseum in the City of Doral.

The Solare Coliseum, located at 3635 NW 78th Avenue, Doral, FL 33166, is an outdoor venue that hosts private parties and events. The World Series of Boxing event will include a live broadcast by Enrique Santos, live entertainment, and food and bar specials. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. with the boxing matches beginning at 7:00 p.m.

“As we move into the second half of our inaugural season, we were looking for a unique venue, something different,” said Mike Sophia, General Manager of the Miami Gallos. “We have found it and we look forward to creating an exciting new environment to go along with our great boxing product.”

The next match will be held on Sunday, February 27th, when the Gallos face the Mexico City Guerreros. The Gallos will be looking to avenge their February 18th loss to the Guerreros and continue their home win streak.

The weigh-in for Sunday’s event will also be held at the Solare Colisuem from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The last two home matches of the Miami Gallos’ regular season will be held on Sunday, March 13th vs. Memphis, and Thursday, March 17th vs. Los Angeles. Both matches will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets for the remaining matches are priced at $5, $15, and $25. Please call (305) 818-6880 for advance ticket purchase and VIP seating. Valet parking will be available for $7.

ABOUT THE MIAMI GALLOS:

The Miami Gallos are one of four teams competing in the World Series of Boxing’s (WSB) Americas Conference. Along with teams from Los Angeles, Memphis, and Mexico City, the Gallos compete in a five-month, 12-fight regular season (six home matches and six away matches) that runs from November through March. Each match consists of five, three-minute bouts, in an exciting pro-style team format. The team is made up of elite boxers, including Olympic and World Championship medalists in five weight divisions: Bantamweight (54 kg/119 lbs), Lightweight (61 kg/134 lbs), Middleweight (73 kg/160 lbs), Light Heavyweight (85 kg/187 lbs) and Heavyweight (91+ kg/201+ lbs). The Gallos are vying for a coveted spot in the WSB Playoffs against teams from Europe and Asia, as well as individual championships in each weight class that includes an automatic berth into the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Complete information on the Gallos, including fight schedule, fighter bios, ticket information and more can be found at the team’s official website: www.miamigallos.com.

For more information on the World Series of Boxing, please visit: www.worldseriesboxing.com.