Running around in the frigid temperatures of Chicago, undefeated fan favorite Ivan Popoca left the Univision television downtown studios Wednesday night as part of his final preparations towards the main event this Friday evening at Cicero Stadium.

Popoca, 8-0-1 (7), headlines against Houston’s Daniel Garcia at "New Year's Revolution", an outstanding evening of action packed professional boxing presented by Dominic Peosli’s 8 Count Productions.

The heavy handed Garcia brings a record of 9-7-1 (7) into the battle with Popoca.

“This last week has been a little hectic finishing up training and doing media interviews but it’s terrific to see the interest that the press and fans have not only in me but in the first Chicago boxing card of the year” said Popoca. "The increase in support has been terrific and I’m very grateful.”

Popoca has been training diligently at Chicago’s JABB Boxing Gym for the last two months in preparation for Friday night. “After getting my road work in during the morning, I’ve been doing a lot of sparring; working with Carlos Molina, Ryan Smedick and Juan Bailon. Each one gives me different looks and that truly help me in the ring” continued Popoca.

“I don’t know much about Garcia, so it’s important for me to use the first round to feel him out, see what he does best and keep him from doing that. I feel like I’m prepared for whatever he tries.”

Also featured at "New Year's Revolution" is sensational super bantamweight prospect Eric “El Loco” Estrada, super middleweight Andrzej “The Polish Prince” Fonfara” and newcomers Ryan Smedick and William Hernandez.

Advance tickets for "New Year's Revolution"starting at $30, can be obtained in advance by calling the 8 Count Productions office at 312-226-5800. Cicero Stadium is located at 1909 S. Laramie in Cicero . Doors on the evening of the event will open at 7pm with the first bell at 8pm.

The full "New Year's Revolution" card is as follows;

Ivan Popoca vs. Daniel Garcia, six rounds, junior welterweights
Eric Estrada vs. Steve Cannell, six rounds, super bantamweights
Andrzej Fonfara vs. Terrence Wilson, six rounds, super middleweights
Ryan Smedick vs. Tyson Schwieger, four rounds, welterweights
William Hernandez vs. Quincy Johnson, four rounds, featherweights

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