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06/08/2004 Archived Entry: "Demetrius Hopkins and Speedy Gonzalez Square off June 18th at DePaul"
Demetrius Hopkins and Speedy Gonzalez Square off June 18th at DePaul
Dominic Pesoli's 8 Count Productions' in association with Lou Duva's Duva Boxing are proud to announce full details of UNDEFEATED, a spectacular lineup of professional boxing at the DePaul Athletic Center on Friday, June 18th broadcast live on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights. Headlining the action packed card is a ten round junior welterweight showdown between two highly regarded unbeaten prospects looking to break into the top 20 world rankings as Chicagoan Al "Speedy" Gonzales, (14-0-1, 7KO's) takes on Philadelphia's Demetrius Hopkins, (14-0-1, 6KO's). Hopkins is managed by his uncle, World MiddleweightChampion, Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins.
Other bouts on the card include;
Kendall Holt, (15-0, 11KO's) vs Tommy Davis, (8-1, 4KO's), 8 rounds, junior welterweightsDavid Estrada, (4-1, 2KO's) vs Shay Mobley, (6-2-1, 2KO's) 6 rounds, middleweightsTommy Bach, (1-0) vs Danny Schlienz, (4-4-1, 3KO's), 4 rounds lightweightsSammy Merza, (13-0, 10KO's) vs TBA, 4 rounds, middleweightsJermaine White, (2-0, 1KO) vs TBA, 4 rounds lightweights
Fight fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance by calling 312-226-5800. The DePaul Athletic Center is located at 2323 N. Sheffield in Chicago, doors open at 7pm, first bell is at 8pm.
