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BRANDON
RIOS RETURNS TO CHICAGO ON FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH
(MAR 29) The 20 year old Rios, 14-0
(10KO’s), fighting out of La Colonial Gym in Oxnard, California, home
base for two time junior middleweight champion Fernando Vargas, will
battle El Paso’s Carlos Madrid, 8-2-1 (2KO’s) in the eight round co-main
event.
Rios’s last bout was a unanimous decision over Humberto Tapia on
December 22, 2006 at Cicero Stadium, an outstanding eight round war also
broadcast internationally on SOLO BOXEO.
Madrid is coming of an exciting eight round draw with Mike Gonzalez on
January 26, 2007, a fight that had the packed house at Cicero Stadium on
their feet cheering on both warriors from start to finish.
Rios’ trainer, former lightweight world champion Roberto Garcia spoke of
the upcoming
battle with Madrid and Rios’ training.
“Brandon was just up in Big Bear for two months in the Marco Antonio
Barrera camp. It was a great experience for him to be in a
professionally run camp with such a legendary fighter. He’s in terrific
shape and will be in great condition to face Madrid. “
Speaking about returning to Chicago following Rios’ win over Humberto
Tapia on December 22, 2006, Garcia said, “Our team truly enjoyed our
experience last time in Chicago, the crowd was very supportive of
Brandon and we’re looking forward to another great show.”
Said Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions, “We’re thrilled
to bring “BAM BAM” back. He’s a great kid and our fans loved seeing him
fight in December. I think his fight with Madrid will also be a terrific
battle. Both guys exemplify the type of fighters that our fans love and
have come to expect at our events.”
The full RESURRECTION card is as follows,
Hector Velazquez vs. Francisco Lorenzo, twelve rounds, super
featherweights
Brandon Rios vs. Anthony Vasquez, eight rounds, lightweights
Donovan George vs. Alberto Mercedes, six rounds, super middleweights
Rudy Cisneros vs. TBA, six rounds, junior middleweights
Ivan Popoca vs. Gustavo Palacios, four rounds, welterweights
Andrzej Fonfara vs. Justin Danforth Palacios, four rounds, welterweights
More information on this event will be announced shortly. The weigh-in
for this event will take place on Thursday, April 12th at 7pm at Club
Aquarius at 2459 N. Pulaski on the northwest side of Chicago. |
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