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Golden Boy Promotions undefeated twin sensations, Carlos Ivan, 8-0 (7), and Juan Carlos, 9-0 (5) Velasquez make their way to the bright lights of Las Vegas when they square off against opponents later to be announced as both brothers will be featured on the undercard when Joel Casamayor battles Juan Manuel Marquez on September 13, 2008 coming to you live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
This marks the first time the hard-hitting brothers will be fighting in the city of Las Vegas, and both are excited to display their talents.
“My brother and I can’t wait to land in Las Vegas. Everyone knows that Las Vegas is the boxing capitol of the world. I feel my training and preparation for this fight has been fantastic. I’m eager to step in the ring and entertain the fans in attendance.” – Carlos Ivan Velasquez.
“As a young fighter you always dream of fighting on the big stage in Las Vegas. I just know that I’m going to do my best to come out with the win. I’m very prepared for this fight and I’m confident that who ever they put in front of me I will defeat.” – Juan Carlos Velasquez
Tickets priced at $300, $200, $125 and $75 are on sale and may be purchased at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Macy’s West at the Fashion Show Mall). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
The Casamayor vs. Marquez pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, has a suggested retail price of $44.95, will be distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View and will be available to 71 million pay-per-view homes. HBO Pay-Per-View is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry. For Casamayor vs. Marquez fight week updates, log on to www.hbo.com.
