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09/21/2005 Archived Entry: "LUCKY EAGLE : RAFAEL ORTIZ VS JESSE FELICIANO FOR NWBA JR WELTER TITLE"
LUCKY EAGLE : RAFAEL ORTIZ VS JESSE FELICIANO FOR NWBA JR WELTER TITLE
(PRESS RELEASE)
Dateline: Rochester, WA
Fight Night 51 at the Lucky Eagle Casino Saturday, October 1st 2005 at 7:00pm
In the last fight of the year at the Lucky Eagle, fan favorite Rafael Ortiz of Lebanon, OR (11 wins, all by knockout) will defend his Northwest Boxing Association Jr. Welterweight title by facing popular challenger Jesse Feliciano of Las Vegas, NV in the 10 round main event at the Lucky Eagle Casino. Ortiz won the NWBA title by knocking out Dewey Welliver in the sixth round main event at the Lucky Eagle Casino in January. Feliciano has 12 wins and seven knockouts, and is originally from Puerto Rico.
Also defending his NWBA Jr. Lightweight title in the semi-main event, Sean Plessis of Sparwood, BC (13-2, 3ko’s) will face challenger Angelo Torres, Lakewood, WA in an eight round bout.
Eloy Perez the spectacular prospect from Rainier, WA will battle TJ Jooya in his second professional fight. In his pro debut in June, The 18 year old Perez ko’d Geranimo Rosario at 2:27 in round one, with incredible speed, quickness and power.
Paul Krevchenko a powerhouse from Puyallup via the Ukraine will be going for his fourth knockout in as many fights when he faces Nelson Zepeda who hails from Portland. This will be the first real test for both fighters, and the six rounder looks to be a war.
Other Bouts:
Richard Langley vs. Ray Perales, 4 rounds
Bridger Brecier vs. Eric Boose, 4 rounds
Brad McPeake vs. Wayne Tyler, 4 rounds . Tickets $40, $30, $20 at Ticketmaster, casino (800-720-1788) or Twin Cities Fuller’s stores. Fighters are subject to change and contract approval by the Washington State Boxing Commission.
Duncan MacLeod
Director of Marketing
Lucky Eagle Casino
www.luckyeagle.com
