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On August 29, 2008, at the Laredo Civic Center in Laredo, Texas, a sold-out crowd of over three thousand hard-core, ravenous boxing fans were treated to a great night of boxing as Recon Garza Promotions, in association with Los Dos Laredos Boxing Productions and Cestus Management put on the “Friday Nite Rumble”.
The fight card featured several action packed jaw dropping knockouts, but one bout stood out the most as a star was born. The Mexico fighting family tradition continued when Rodolfo “Cobrita” Gomez (146 ½ pounds) stepped into the ring and faced veteran Jose Reyes (146 pounds) from San Antonio, Texas.
“Cobrita” has the benefit of being managed by worldwide management powerhouse Cestus Management. Gomez’ manger Gina Iacovou, and Advisor Mike Michael flew all the way from New Jersey to personally support their first Latino signing’s pro debut.
As Gomez made his way into the ring with his father/corner man, former lightweight title contender Rodolfo “Cobra” Gomez and head trainer/uncle Manuel “Shotgun” Gomez (former welterweight title contender); the local’s deafening cheers filled the Laredo Civic Center.
As soon as that opening bell rang, Gomez (6’3”) immediately turned his full attention to the business at hand and began to work his amazing eighty (80″) inch reach in the form of a hard, stiff left jab which quickly reddened the face of Reyes and constantly popped his head back. Reyes, understanding that he had a large height and reach deficiency, began to charge in with his head in an attempt to rattle the “Baby Cobra”.
This tactic proved ineffective as Gomez timed the rushes with one-two combinations and used lateral movement to step around his opponent.
Towards the middle of the first round, Gomez, with the composure of a veteran and ice in his vain, brutally ended the bout when he followed up a jab, right hand, left hook to the head combination with a perfectly placed left shot to the liver which made Reyes drop like a man who had been shot.
Reyes beat the count but was immediately struck by the “Baby Cobra” and his venomous shots were just too much. It was a great win for the 6’ 3”, nineteen-year-old Gomez as the hometown fans went absolutely wild.
This marked the start of the new fight Gomez generation. It appears that Cestus Management, who is world renowned for being able to spot talent, has yet again struck gold with “La Cobrita”.
Mike Michael, Cestus Management’s chief advisor, said of the Friday Nite Rumble, “I told you to lock the doors and run for cover as tonight, Laredo boxing fans witnessed the discovery of a new star. They now have a rising sensation in Rodolfo “Cobrita” Gomez to be excited about.”
Michael continued, “I found the local fans to be very knowledgeable about the fight game and know that they realized that with “Cobrita’s” talent, Manuel’s (Gomez) training ability and Cestus Management’s influence in the sport, it is only a matter of time before Rodolfo (Gomez) becomes a huge star in boxing. Make sure you stay tuned as Rodolfo “Cobrita” Gomez will be back in action in Laredo in December to give the fans another electrifying performance.”
Gina Iacovou, “Cobrita’s” manager, said, “It was truly a great feeling to be ringside at the beginning of the new fighting Gomez generation. I really feel that this is the beginning of something special as Cobrita looked sensational under the tutelage of his uncle Manuel (“Shotgun”) Gomez.”
Iacovou added, “Rodolfo is such a natural talent and is humongous at 6’ 3” for 147 pounds. With his fighting bloodline, physical attributes, and Cestus’ Managements resources, we’re confident that Laredo will be the home of another world champion!”
For more information visit www.cestusmanagement.com.
