Five of Mexico’s biggest names in boxing converge for the first time, headlining the same boxing card! Top Rank presents “Latin Fury 8 — Tijuana Thunder,” broadcast Live on Pay-Per-View from Tijuana, Mexico on March 28. The five-bout pay-per-view extravaganza will feature undefeated super welterweight sensation JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ, Jr., WBC super featherweight champion HUMBERTO SOTO, WBO junior bantamweight champion FERNANDO MONTIEL, two-time WBC lightweight champion JOSE LUIS CASTILLO, and top-rated junior flyweight contender GIOVANI SEGURA in separate bouts. Combined, these five warriors have a combined record of 198-19-6 (150 KOs) — a winning percentage of 89% and a victory by knockout ratio of 79%.
“From top to bottom, this is the greatest Mexican boxing event ever and I’m proud to be promoting it. Four title fights plus Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. versus Luciano Cuello in a battle of undefeated contenders in the main event,” said Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, chairman of Top Rank.
Chavez Jr. (38-0-1, 29 KOs), of Culiacan, Mexico and son of the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez, will be making his 2009 debut. Now world-rated a career high No. 4 by the WBC, he’ll be risking everything when he rumbles with former WBO Latino junior middleweight champion and undefeated LUCIANO CUELLO (23-0, 9 KOs), of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
U.S. Media covering the event will receive a complimentary hotel room.
The Latin Fury 8 pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, has a suggested retail price of $39.95. For fight week updates, log on to www.toprank.com.
“CIVIL WAR” SHOWDOWN WEDNESDAY AT RENO PRESS CONFERENCE, BRINKLEY AND GILBERT FACE TO FACE AT HIGH NOON
Just three days before their long awaited showdown at “CIVIL WAR”, super middleweights Jesse Brinkley and Joey Gilbert will once again be face to face at the final press conference on Wednesday, February 11th, at the Showroom Theater in the Eldorado Hotel and Casino.
Doors to the public press conference will open at 11:30am. The Eldorado Report and Casino is located at 345 N. Virginia St. (corner of Fourth and Virginia ) in Reno , Nevada .
As at the initial press conference announcing the fight on Thursday, December 11th, the tension in the room should be fully evident as the two fighters look to finally settle their grudge this Saturday, February 14th.
Presented by Reno ‘s “Let’s Get It On” Promotions and Las Vegas based TKO BOXING Promotions, “CIVIL WAR” features the long awaited showdown between super middleweights Jesse Brinkley of Yerington , NV and Reno ‘s Joey Gilbert set for Saturday, February 14th at the Reno Events Center . The twelve round bout is for Brinkley’s WBC USNBC world title.
Tickets for “CIVIL WAR” are priced at $253.25, $153.25, $78.25 and 43.25 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com or through the Reno Events Center Box Office (775-335-8815).
A five dollar discount is available on tickets priced at $43.25 for students, active military, and police and fire department personnel with valid ID. Doors will open the night of the event at 6pm, with the first bell at 7pm. Tickets for “CIVIL WAR” are priced at $253.25, $153.25, $78.25 and 43.25.
Reno, Nevada based “Let’s Get It On” Promotions was founded in 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane . In early 2005 he was joined by sons Terry and Tommy in the operations of the company. Along with super middleweight contender Jesse Brinkley, “Let’s Get It On” Promotions also promotes lightweight prospect Bayan Jargal and highly regarded brothers Tyler and Derek Hinkey. They have consistently promoted world class boxing events on a national basis.
Further information on “Let’s Get It On” Promotions can be viewed at www.letsgetitonboxing.com
Formed in early 2008, Chet Koerner’s Las Vegas based TKO BOXING Promotions stable includes; super middleweight Joey Gilbert, middleweights Elvin Ayala, Albert Onolunose and James Countryman, junior middleweights Bastie Samir and Anthony Thompson, welterweight Juan Buendia and Raul Tovar, junior welterweights Jonathan Gover, Francisco Contreras and Hastings Bwayla, lightweights Rolando Reyes and Terrance Crawford, featherweights Matt Remillard, Carney Bowman, Delvin Placencia, Rafael Lora and Maxwell Awaku, super bantamweights Rafael Valenzuela and Carlos Reyes.
Further information on TKO Boxing Promotions can be viewed at www.tkoboxingpromotions..com
Tecate brings “caracter” to Texas next Feb. 28
Tecate, cerveza con carácter, announced today plans to launch a regional marketing campaign designed to bring boxing fans in Houston closer to the Feb. 28 encounter between former World Feather and Junior Lightweight Champion Juan Manuel Marquez (49-4-1, 36 KO’s) and the current three-time winner of the Lightweight title, Juan Diaz (34-1, 17 KO’s). The Ring Magazine World Lightweight Championship will be broadcast on HBO’s “World Championship Boxing” (7:00 p.m. PT/10:00 p.m. ET) live from the Toyota Center in the largest city in Texas.
“We’re extremely proud to share the same Mexican roots as Marquez and Diaz, who have used their bold carácter to triumph in the sport and become examples of Hispanics’ drive to succeed in and beyond the ring,” said Carlos Boughton, brand director of Tecate. “As a bold Mexican brand, we’re continuously looking for ways to further engage and offer Hispanic adult consumers relevant brand experiences while being true to our authenticity. Tecate’s involvement in this fight emphasizes our desire to bring local boxing fans closer to the sport, as we return to the city with a Championship fight for the second time in six months.”
Tecate’s regional promotional efforts designed to drive interest to Diaz’ second consecutive fight in his hometown will kick off on Feb. 15. The brand will execute promotions at 150 retail stores in Texas and at 400 additional locations in Southern California. Tailored regional radio ads featuring fight details will build buzz among every fan in the region, encouraging them to witness the bout live at the Toyota Center or via HBO’s telecast.
During fight day, a group of Tecate’s brand ambassadors – the Chicas Tecate – will be at the Toyota Center to participate in photo and autograph sessions, enhancing consumers’ experience with their Mexican charm.
For more information on Tecate’s boxing platform, please contact Paola Ruiz or Alejandra Calva at (212) 219-0321.