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10/01/2008 Archived Entry: "Mike Nevitt vs. Shay Mobley at Cicero Stadium October 17th!"
Mike Nevitt vs. Shay Mobley at Cicero Stadium October 17th!
Light heavyweights in Windy City showdown
Advance tickets now on sale
Press Release
CHICAGO,October 1, 2008 -- Chicago light heavyweights Mike “THE HAMMER” Nevitt and “MARVELOUS” Shay Mobley will clash at “CICERO FURY” on Friday, October 17th at Cicero Stadium, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.
“It’s a real Chicago fight fans battle. These two guys have known about each other for years and with the styles that they have it should be all action from the opening bell.
They’re both coming off wins but they both need a win to move onto bigger fights. There’s a lot at stake and that usually means both guys will do anything to win. Generally those are the best fights for the fans”, said Pesoli.
Advance tickets for “ CICERO FURY”, presented along with Budweiser, TCF Bank, Jack Daniels and EL Jimador Tequila, 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.
Nevitt, 15-1 (6KO’s) is coming off sixth round knockout of Luis Lopez on July 25th at the Aragon Ballroom. Prior to that he challenged Otis Griffin for the WBO NABO title last April, a bout fought evenly for the first six rounds, before the Chicago native was stopped in the 7th.
The Chicago fan favorite Nevitt had won his the first fifteen bouts of his professional career prior to the battle with Griffin and will look to restart his winning streak against Mobley.
The 31 year old Mobley, 17-9-1 (7KO’s) is coming off a unanimous decision win over Jerome Elder on November 16th. His six year career includes battles with Donovan George, David Lopez, “MACHO” Miguel Hernandez and Jesus Gonzalez.
His battle with Hernandez at Chicago ’s Aragon Ballroom was one of Chicago ’s most talked about fights of 2005. The SOLO BOXEO broadcast unanimous decision win for Mobley highlighted a six bout winning streak for the heavy handed southpaw.
The Nevitt/Mobley fight is scheduled for eight rounds.
Also featured at “ CICERO FURY” is the return of long time Chicagoland fan favorite, featherweight Jose Hernandez, 22-4 (14KO’s). The Round Lake Beach resident returns to the ring following his terrific battle with former world title challenger Rocky Juarez on May 5, 2007 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in the co-main event to the Pay Per View record setting Oscar De La Hoya/Floyd Mayweather bout.
“ CICERO FURY” will also see Chicago ’s hottest prospect, undefeated Ivan Popoca attempt to continue his rise towards the rankings. Having quickly become the most talked about prospect in Chicago, the heavy handed Popoca, 8-0-1, with seven knockouts, will look to stay unbeaten in a scheduled six rounder. The native of Guerrero, Mexico has knocked out his last two opponents in the first round.
Also appearing at “ CICERO FURY” is undefeated featherweight Juan Bailon in a four round bout. Bailon, 3-0 (1KO), is coming off a four round unanimous decision win over Gerardo Alarcon on June 20th at the Aragon Ballroom.
After a successful pro debut, welterweight Ryan Smedick will return in a four round bout. Smedick, 1-0 (1KO), scored a third round knockout of Eric Bradford on August 15th at the Aragon Ballroom.
Much more information on this event will be announced shortly.
The Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be noted boxing ring announcer Thomas Treiber.
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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