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03/09/2006 Archived Entry: "Rita Figueroa vs. Eva Silva on Undercard of Diaz-Ortiz on Friday, March 17th!"
Rita Figueroa vs. Eva Silva on Undercard of Diaz-Ortiz on Friday, March 17th!
Rita Figueroa (left) stalks her opponent in a previous fight (Jorge Bravo photo)
CHICAGO - The "Windy City's" popular female boxing sensation Rita Figueroa returns to the Aragon Ballroom on St. Patrick Day, March 17th when she faces Mexican veteran Eva Lidia Silva, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.
The six round Figueroa/Silva lightweight is part of the action packed MADNESS IN MARCH professional boxing event presented by 8 Count Productions along with Bob Arum’s Top Rank Incorporated, Miller Lite and TCF Bank which will be internationally televised by Telefutura’s Friday Night Fight series, SOLO BOXEO De Miller.
The Aragon Ballroom is located at 1106 W. Lawrence Avenue on the north side of Chicago. Doors for this event will open at 6pm, with the first bell scheduled for 7pm. Tickets starting at $25 are available in advance by calling 312-226-5800.
Speaking about her upcoming fight Rita said, “I’ve heard she’s a very tough girl from Ciudad Acuna, Mexico and I know I’ll have to be at my best next Friday night. I’ve gotten great sparring with Leticia Robinson and Nora Reyes along with Emmanuel Hernandez and Miguel Figueroa.”
Discussing her career which sports a 6-0 (2KO) record since turning pro 17 months ago, the Chicago native said “It’s all about getting better with each fight and stepping up the competition. The fans here in Chicago have been very supportive. The 8 Count crowds really know the sport and they appreciate good fights and Dominic does a great job on the promotion end.”
In regards to the upcoming 8 Count Productions’ event on March 25th at the Grand Victoria Casino in Rising Sun, Indiana headlined by a women’s world championship bout between Sumya Anani and Terry Blair, Rita said, “Sumya’s the real deal, she beat Christy Martin when Martin was the best fighter in the world, she’s been ducked and dodged by almost everyone. But Blair’s a real tough girl herself, I remember her from the amateurs, it should be a terrific fight.”
Stated Pesoli about Rita and her relationship with the 8 Count fans, “Rita has a strong and loyal following that is steadily growing, she has really captured the hearts of the Chicago boxing fans. She’s a warrior who is highly skilled and has a tremendous level of pride, dedication and heart.”
About her boxing skills, Pesoli continued, “She’s able to overcome obstacles in the ring and is very good at quickly and successfully adapting to different styles. She’s always very well prepared and gives 120% in her fights.”
Discussing her future Pesoli stated, "After this fight, Rita will move up to 8 round fights. Our goal is for a title shot by the end of the year. I am incredibly proud of Rita and look forward to great things from her"
The main event of MADNESS IN MARCH features Chicagoland’s most popular boxer, 1996 Olympian David Diaz, (29-1-1, 16 KO’s) will face Silverio Ortiz, (16-8, 7 KO’s) of Merida, Mexico in a ten round lightweight battle.
The co-main event features two welterweight prospects as Chicagoan Gilbert Venegas, (9-1-2, 6 KO’s) battles Mexican Francisco Rincon, (10-3, 5 KO’s) now fighting out of Dallas, Texas in a scheduled eight round bout.
In a special St. Patrick’s Day attraction, undefeated Chicagoland fan favorite and Illinois State Light Heavyweight Champion “IRISH” Mike Nevitt, (11-0, 5 KO’s) will appear in a six round bout.
The full bout lineup is:
David Diaz vs. Silverio Ortiz Jr. ten rounds. lightweights
Gilbert Venegas vs. Francisco Rincon, eight rounds, welterweights
Tavrois Cloud vs. Terrence Jones, eight rounds, light heavyweights
Mike Nevitt, vs. Jesse Sanders, six rounds, light heavyweights
Jose Manuel Ortega vs. Gonzalo Bonilla, six rounds, junior welterweights
Rita Figueroa vs. Eva Lidia Silva, six rounds, lightweights
Barbaro Zepeda vs. Miguel Angel Figueroa, six rounds, featherweights
Wilton Honirio vs. TBA, four rounds, super featherweights
The Master of Ceremonies for this event will be the internationally recognized voice of Latino boxing, Lupe Contreras.
More information on this event will be announced shortly. To view the seating chart and poster for this event or for more information on 8 Count Productions and the 6,000 square foot JABB Boxing Gym, please visit www.8countproductions.com and www.jabbboxinggym.com
