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02/18/2009 Archived Entry: "It's On: Miguel Hernandez vs. Luciano Perez on 'Windy City Fight Night' March 27th!"
It's On: Miguel Hernandez vs. Luciano Perez on 'Windy City Fight Night' March 27th!
Advance tickets now on sale for March 27th UIC Pavillion show
Press Release
CHICAGO, February 18, 2009 -- Two of Chicago’s proudest warriors, “MACHO” Miguel Hernandez and Luciano “EL GALLO MICHOACANO” Perez will battle in the main event at the inaugural “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT” on Friday, March 27th at the UIC Pavilion, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.
“This fight has been brewing for the last few years and Chicago fight fans are in for an outstanding war as these two stake their claim as the King of Chicago Boxing. They’ve both long made their mark as true warriors in numerous fights in Chicago and across the country” said Pesoli.
“ Chicago has a great history of local fighters settling their often times, contentious feelings towards each other in the ring, this fight should be no exception.”
Hernandez brings a record of 20-8-0 (10KO’s) into the bout with Perez who sports a record of 16-9-1 (14KO’s). The scheduled ten round battle will be contested for the World Boxing Federation Americas Middleweight Title.
Over his six year career, the 34 year old Hernandez has engaged in battles with former world champion Raul Marquez and Yory Boy Campas. In 2006 he won the WBC United States Middleweight Title from Ryan Davis in Coral Gables, Florida. The flashy and powerful Puerto Rican has long been a fan favorite for Chicagoland fight fans.
The 30 year Perez is a native of Michoacan, Mexico . Fourteen months ago he fought evenly with former world champion Carlos Baldomir, losing a highly disputed SOLO BOXEO televised majority decision in Cabazon, California . His five year career also includes wars with Jesus Soto Karass as well as a legendary blood filled bout that he won over Francisco Rincon in 2006 at Chicago ’s Aragon Ballroom.
Continued Pesoli, speaking about the ten round junior middleweight bout “With the new series we want to kick off with a bang and this bout will provide fireworks from the opening bell. With Miguel and Luciano both having legions of loud and loyal fight fans it should provide a great atmosphere for opening night.”
Advance tickets, starting at $30, for “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT” are now on sale through the UIC Pavilion Box Office (312-413-5740) and through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com). A full undercard will be announced shortly. Doors on the evening of the event will open at 7pm with the first bell at 8pm.
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.
For more information on 8 Count Productions and JABB Boxing Gym, please visit www.8countproductions.com and www.jabbboxing.com
