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03/21/2006 Archived Entry: "8 Count Newsletter: Diaz-Ortiz Recap; Anani vs. Blair for Wld. Title; & ‘Lightning Strikes’ April 21st!"
8 Count Newsletter: Diaz-Ortiz Recap; Anani vs. Blair for Wld. Title; & ‘Lightning Strikes’ April 21st!
Diaz (left) and Ortiz trade in close (Tom Barnes photograph)
CHICAGO –8 Count Productions packed the house this past Friday night as a huge crowd turned out for “March Madness,” a St. Patrick’s Day event at the Aragon Ballroom. Chicagoland’s most popular fighter David Diaz took a unanimous decision in his ten round bout battle with Silverio Ortiz that had the crowd on their feet for the duration supporting the two warriors in the electrifying main event.
In the co-main event Francisco Rincon returned to Chicago with a fourth round stoppage of Gilbert Venegas. With most of the fight being fought evenly, Rincon earned the victory after Venegas suffered a bad cut in the third round and the ringside physician declared that he could not continue.
Undercard action saw a first round knockout by newcomer Wilton Hilario over Jeremy Marts, a six round decision by Barbaro Zepeda over Miguel Figueroa in a six round brutal war which had the packed house screaming and cheering for both fighters and a six round decision for "Irish" Mike Nevitt over Jesse Sanders.
Others posting victories includes Rita Figueroa, Jose Manuel Ortega and Tavoris Cloud.
Said Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions, “The huge crowds are a testament to what were doing and will continue to do, promote quality events and competitive fights. Fans know when they come to our events, they’ll have a great time and see terrific fights. We’re extremely thankful for their continued support.”
The entire off-TV undercard will be available for viewing this week at Maxboxing.com. Maxboxing also has terrific stories on Dominic Pesoli and David Diaz at these two links:
http://www.maxboxing.com/Fischer/Fischer0316a06.asp
and
http://www.maxboxing.com/Kim/Kim031506.asp
For an entire wrap up including pictures of the MADNESS IN MARCH event, please see:
http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/news/archives/00001769.htm
The Cyber Boxing Zone also carried an excellent interview this week with 8 Count Productions’ matchmaker Jerry Alfano at this link:
http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/news/archives/00001747.htm
World Title Fight between Anani and Blair:
This Saturday night, March 25th at the Grand Victoria Casino in Rising Sun, Indiana, 8 Count Productions along with Octavius James’ One in a Million Inc. present an action packed evening of professional boxing headlined by a ten round women’s world title fight between junior welterweights Sumya Anani and Terri Blair. Also featured on the card are undefeated prospects Michael Walker, Mike Gonzalez and Aaron Pryor Jr, the son of boxing legend Aaron Pryor Sr. Tickets are on sale in advance by calling 312-226-5800.
“Lightning Strikes" on April 22nd:
The next Chicagoland 8 Count Productions event will be LIGHTNING STRIKES on Friday, April 21st at Cicero Stadium. Details on this event will be announced in the coming days.
For more information on 8 Count Productions events and fighters, please visit their website at www.8countproductions.com. For more information on Chicago’s best boxing gym, the 6,000 square foot JABB Boxing Gym where the pros train, visit www.jabbboxing.com
To contact Tom Barnes regarding photographs, use the following information:
Tom Barnes
630-784 1547 Cell 630-258 8930
