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Undefeated super featherweight prospect Wilton Hilario will face Juan Carlos Martinez in the eight round co-main event on Friday July 13 at Chicago’s Congress Theater as part of “Summer Sizzle”, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.
Born in the Dominican Republic, now living in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Hilario, 8-0 (7KO’s) has quickly made a name in boxing with his exciting, all action style since turning pro two years ago. The 24 year old is coming off a decision win over former world title challenger Luis Bolano on April 6, 2007. This is Hilario’s third Chicago appearance with stunning knockouts of Jesse King and Jeremy Marts included on his perfect record.
The 25 year old Martinez, 7-4 (4KO’s), a native of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, now living in Chicago is coming off a decision win over Juan Jaramillo on June 16 at the Harrah’s Casino in Metropolis, Illinois. Prior to that Martinez thrilled the crowd at Cicero Stadium with a second round knockout of Ken Humphreys on March 16, 2007.
Said Pesoli, “Both of these young prospects have put on terrific performances on our shows in the past and this should be a great fight for our fans. We’ve got seven fights on this card featuring some of the best prospects in boxing.”
About the Congress Theater, Pesoli said, “It’s a perfect place for boxing. They’ve removed most of the theater style seats and we’ll be able to set up the ring up with a terrific view from every seat.”
The full “Summer Sizzle” card is as follows;
Jose Aguiniga vs. Francisco Lorenzo, ten rounds, super featherweights
Wilton Hilario vs. Juan Carlos Martinez, eight rounds, super featherweights
Ivan Rodriguez vs. Vineash Rungea, six rounds, super bantamweights
Francisco Rodriguez vs. TBA, six rounds bantamweights
Miguel Angel Garcia vs. Manuel Sarabia, six rounds, super featherweights
Andrzej Fonfara, vs. Joshua Rodriguez, four rounds, junior middleweights
George Esho vs. TBA, four rounds, junior welterweights
The Master of Ceremonies for “Summer Sizzle” will be the internationally recognized voice of Latino boxing, Lupe Contreras.
The open to the public weigh-in for this event will be held at Chicago’s Club Aquarius at 7pm on Thursday, July 12. Club Aquarius, featuring some of the finest Mexican food in Chicago, is located at 2459 N. Pulaski on the Northwest Side of Chicago.
Tickets for “Summer Sizzle”, another evening of world class professional boxing, can be purchased in advance by calling the 8 Count Productions office at 312-226-5800. Doors for this event will open at 5:30pm with the first bell at 6:30pm.
The newly remodeled Congress Theater is conveniently located minutes from downtown Chicago at 2135 N. Milwaukee, just one mile west of the Kennedy Expressway by way of the Armitage Ave. exit. For additional information, please visit their website at www.congresschicago.com
“Summer Sizzle” is presented by 8 Count Productions and Bob Arum’s Top Rank Incorporated along with TCF Bank and Tecate Beer. The Solo Boxeo broadcast will be viewed in more than 42 US markets and 70 foreign countries.
