Two time heavyweight world title challenger Fres Oquendo was a special guest this past weekend at Chicago’s Puerto Rican Day Parade on Saturday before tens of thousands who turned out at the annual downtown Grant Park celebration.

‘It was a beautiful day to celebrate with family and friends. Every year it’s a bigger and better celebration.” More...

Fully recovered from a minor training injury, sensational junior welterweight prospect Ramiro Carrillo will make his highly anticipated return to action on Friday, June 26th at "Windy City Fight Night 3" at the UIC Pavilion, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.

The 18 year old former amateur standout made his pro debut on April 24th with a stunning first round knockout of Steve Hall at the UIC Pavilion. More...

Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions has announced details of "Windy City Fight Night 3" their next action packed evening of world class professional boxing set for Friday, June 26th at the UIC Pavilion.

Headlining is an outstanding junior welterweight showdown between undefeated Chicago fan favorite, Ivan Popoca and Tulare, California’s Hector Alatorre. More...

Chicago’s 8 Count Productions has finalized plans for an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing this Friday night, May 29th, at the UIC Pavilion.

Headlining "Windy City Fight Night 2" is an outstanding lightweight rematch between Chicago’s Jaime Sandoval and San Luis Potosi, Mexico native Juan Carlos Martinez for the WBF Americas World Title. More...

Amidst the sweltering early summer heat at Chicago’s JABB Boxing Gym, lightweight veteran Juan Carlos Martinez prepares for his rematch with Jaime Sandoval at "Windy City Fight Night" at the UIC Pavilion on Friday, May 29th.

Said the San Luis Potosi , Mexico native Martinez , “I feel very good about this fight, I know that I can beat him again. My training has been terrific both here and in Mexico so I’m good to go.” More...

Boxing fans in Chicago are talking “Fight of the Year” candidate about this Friday night’s battle between junior featherweights Antonio Escalante and Gary Stark in the ESPN2 Friday Night Fights main event at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.

Said Dominic Pesoli of 8 Count Productions, “Since we announced the fight, I’ve had many people who know both fighters tell me their styles make for an outstanding fight. More...

Sensational junior welterweight prospect Ivan Popoca will face Canadian veteran Sebastien Hamel on April 24 at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion in a scheduled six round bout, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.

The Popoca/Hamel bout is part of an ESPN2 Friday Night Fights card presented by Oscar de la Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and 8 Count Productions. More...

Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions will induct three new members into it’s Hall of Fame this Friday night, March 27, at their inaugural “Windy City Fight Card” professional boxing at the UIC Pavilion.

Joining last year’s inductees, Rocky Martinez and Mike Garcia, will be native Chicagoans Luke Capuano, Freddie Cuevas and Luis Mateo. More...

Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, has planned an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing set for this Friday, March 27 at the UIC Pavilion for it’s inaugural "Windy City Fight Night" event.

“As we start our 12th year, the most important thing for 8 Count has always been the loyal support we’ve maintained from boxing fans in the Chicagoland area," said Pesoli. More...

Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions held an open house for fans and media on Thursday night at their new home, the UIC Pavilion in downtown Chicago.

Starting his 12th year as a promoter, Pesoli was thrilled to announce the long term agreement the UIC Pavilion to present “world class boxing in a world class venue in a world class city”. More...

Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions will host a fan’s open house at the UIC Pavilion on Thursday, March 12th at 7pm in advance of their upcoming "Windy City Fight Night" premiere on Friday, March 27 featuring a ten round junior middleweight showdown between Chicago favorite “Macho” Miguel Hernandez and Luciano “El Michoacano” Perez. More...

Popular Irish junior middleweight prospect Henry Coyle will once again battle in Chicago as he will be featured in the eight round co-main event at the inaugural “Windy City Fight Night” on Friday, March 27, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.

The 21 year old Coyle, 9-1 (8), is coming off an eight round unanimous decision over Sergejs Savrinovics on November 15 in Castlebar, Ireland.

A native of Geesala, Ireland, Coyle’s aggressive, heavy handed style has made him a favorite amongst Chicago fight fans.

Said Pesoli, “Henry’s fought twice in Chicago and has really built a tremendous following amongst the huge local Irish population. We’re very happy to have him on our first show at the larger UIC Pavilion on March 27th.” More...

Two of Chicago’s proudest warriors, “Macho” Miguel Hernandez and Luciano “El Gallo Michocano” Perez will battle in the main event at the inaugural “Windy City Fight Night” on Friday, March 27 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," said Pesoli. More...

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. More...

Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions has once again stacked the deck to present "New Year's Revolution", an evening of world class professional boxing set for this Friday night, January 23 at Cicero Stadium. More...

Popular welterweight prospect Ryan Smedick returns to action against Tyson Schwieger on Friday, January 23 at Cicero Stadium as part of "New Year's Revolution", an outstanding evening of world class boxing, presented by Chicago’s 8 Count Productions.

Smedick, 2-0-0 (1), turned professional six months ago and has impressed fans at both the Aragon Ballroom and Cicero Stadium in his first two bouts. More...

Chicago fan favorite Eric "El Loco" Estrada will battle Canadian prospect Steve Cannell in a six round super bantamweight bout on Friday, January 23 at Cicero Stadium, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.

The Estrada/Cannell bout is part of “New Year's Revolution”, an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing. More...

Chicago based super middleweight prospect Andrzej “The Polish Prince” Fonfara will return to the ring on Friday, January 23 at Cicero Stadium, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.

Fonfara, 10-2-0 (3), will square off in a six round bout at "New Year's Revolution" against Fort Smith, Arkansas native Terrence “The Truth” Wilson, 5-4-0 (3). More...

Forget the cold weather and the snow in Chicago. Skip the holidays. Junior welterweight prospect Ivan Popoca is too focused on the task at hand to pay much attention to either.

Preparing for his next fight on Friday, January 23, the undefeated junior welterweight hasn’t stopped training through the holidays. Fighting five times in 2008, Popoca’s last two bouts have ended in crushing first round knockouts, further cementing his status for Chicago fight fans as must-see events. More...

Tickets are now on sale for "New Year's Revolution", an evening of world class professional boxing set for Friday, January 23 at Cicero Stadium, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.

Headlining "New Year's Revolution" is the return of popular Irish junior middleweight Henry “The Western Warrior” Coyle, 9-1-0 (8). Coyle is coming off an eight round decision win over Sergejs Savrinovics on November 15 in Castlebar, Ireland. More...