FRANKIE GOMEZ VS. ADRIAN GRANADOS 9/26

CHICAGO, IL (July 26, 2011) Undefeated junior welterweight rising stars; Frankie Gomez of East Los Angeles, California and Chicago’s Adrian “EL Tigre” Granados will clash in the eight round main event on Friday, August 26th at “SOLO BOXEO TECATE”: WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 18 at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion.

Just 19 years old, the heavy-handed Gomez has impressively won his first ten professional bouts, eight by knockout since turning professional in April of 2010. The former amateur standout is coming off an outstanding performance on July 1st; a devastating fourth round stoppage of Khadaphi Proctor at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California.

Born and raised in nearby Cicero, Illinois, the 21-year-old Granados, 6-0-1 (4KO’s) has been a fan favorite for Chicago fight fans since his pro debut in September 2008.

Having trained in the past with legendary boxing brothers Juan Manuel and Rafael Marquez and their Hall of Fame trainer Nacho Beristain, the all action Granados has drawn huge crowds at the UIC Pavilion with his exciting performances.

In his last outing on July 15th, Granados looked dominant, taking a six round decision over Antton Slaughter in Burbank, IL.

More details on this exciting night of professional boxing will be announced shortly.

As part of FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT, advance tickets for “SOLO BOXEO TECATE”: WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 18 are priced at just $36 (Floor Level) and $31 (General Admission), and are now on sale through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com), the UIC Pavilion Boxing Office (312-413-5740) and the 8 Count Productions Office (312-226-5800).

WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 18 is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and 8 Count Productions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, DeWalt Tools and AT&T. Doors open at the UIC Pavilion at 7:00pm, the first bell rings at 7:30pm and the TeleFutura broadcast begins at 11:30pm ET / PT (10:30pm CT). Fans at home can also be part of the action by voting for the fighter in the main event who displayed the most character during the telecast by sending a text message to 55333.

The UIC Pavilion is located at 525 S. Racine, just one block south of the Eisenhower Expressway. For further information, please visit their website at www.uicpavilion.com. The UIC Pavilion is now serving alcohol at all boxing events.

Tecate, cerveza con carácter, is the largest beer brand to sponsor boxing matches in the U.S. Part of its commitment to make boxing accessible to consumers is the title sponsorship of “Sólo Boxeo Tecate,” which creates an opportunity for local fans to witness some of the most exhilarating fights by today’s up-and-coming prospects. Additionally, Tecate has been a primary supporter of Golden Boy Promotions’ marquee events since 2007, and has launched a variety of initiatives to ensure consumers are part of the boxing experience, including boxer autograph signing sessions, commemorative cans, PPV mail-in rebate offers, and most recently the launch of a mobile museum “Tecate Museo de Boxeo,” which showcases decades of the most memorable moments in the sport.