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09/12/2008 Archived Entry: "8 Count Fighters Celebrate Mexican Independence Day"
8 Count Fighters Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
Cicero parade starts at 12 noon this Saturday
Press Release
CHICAGO, September 11, 2008 -- One week ahead of “ LIBERTY ”, the world class professional boxing card set for Friday, September 19th at Cicero Stadium, members of the 8 Count Productions team will join with the town of Cicero in their Mexican Independence Celebration by riding in the annual parade this Saturday afternoon. September 13th.
Chicago’s “blood and guts” warrior, Luciano “EL MICHOACAN” Perez and his brother Noe Perez, both of whom will be appearing at “LIBERTY” will be joined by undefeated junior welterweight Ivan Popoca and world ranked bantamweight Francisco “EL NINO AZTECA” Rodriguez.
Said Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions, “The parade is an excellent opportunity to share in the celebration of Mexican independence day and the whole team is looking forward it. “ LIBERTY ” is a great boxing card and we’re glad to be a part of Cicero ’s annual celebration.”
The parade kicks off at 12Noon at the corner of Austin Blvd. and Cermak Rd. and runs east to 54th ave.
Tickets for “ LIBERTY ”, along with Budweiser, TCF Bank, Aero Mexico, Jack Daniels, EL Jimador Tequila, Grossinger Auto Group, ABT Electronics and New York Jewelers, are on sale in advance by calling the 8 Count Productions office at 312-226-5800. Cicero Stadium is located at 1909 S. Laramie . Doors for this event will open at 7pm with the first bell scheduled for 8pm.
Headlining the “ LIBERTY ” card is an eight round junior welterweight bout between Sonora , Mexico ’s Ramon Montano and Bayamon , Puerto Rico native Mike Gonzalez.
The co-main event features the return of Chicago fan favorite Luciano “EL MICHOACAN” Perez taking on Puerto Rico ’s Devin Lopez in a junior middleweight bout.
In a special feature attraction, Noe Perez, will make his professional debut. The nineteen old amateur standout will battle local favorite Nick Arellano in a scheduled four round lightweight bout. Perez was the 132 pound 2008 Chicago Golden Gloves champion.
Also featured at “LIBERTY” is a six round light heavyweight bout between undefeated Chicagoan Gerald Taylor, who will look to continue his winning ways against Davenport, Iowa’s Jeffrey Osborne Jr. in a scheduled six round bout.
Opening the show, Chicago based fighters Miguel Angel Figueroa and Jeff “THE BIG FROG” Curran will battle in a four round bout.
The public weigh-in for “ LIBERTY ” will take place at TCF Bank/ Melrose Park at 1440 W. North Ave. at 7pm on Thursday, September 18th.
The Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be noted boxing ring announcer Thomas Treiber.
TCF is a Wayzata, Minnesota-based national financial holding company with $16.4 billion in total assets. The company has 453 banking offices in Minnesota , Illinois , Michigan , Colorado , Wisconsin , Indiana and Arizona , providing retail and commercial banking services, and investments and insurance products. TCF also conducts leasing and equipment finance business in all 50 states.
8 Count Productions was started by Dominic Pesoli in 1998 and has consistently presented the highest quality professional boxing events in Chicagoland. In 2003, Pesoli along with former featherweight contender Mike Garcia opened JABB Boxing Gym, a 6,000 square foot venue dedicated to the finest Chicagoland boxers of all talent levels.
To view the seating chart and poster for this event or for more information on 8 Count Productions and JABB Boxing Gym, please visit www.8countproductions.com and www.jabbboxing.com
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