8 Count Boxing: Sandoval vs. Martinez Headlines Chicago Fight Card

ByBoxing Press

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.

Sandoval and Martinez previously battled in an outstanding eight rounder in October of 1997, with Martinez narrowly winning the terrific back and forth fight.

In his five year career, Sandoval, the brother of former world champion Jesus Chavez, has compiled a record of 15-3-1 with seven knockouts. Martinez brings a record of 15-10-1 with seven knockouts into the rematch.

The co-main event at will feature sensational bantamweight prospect Eric Estrada, 7-0-0 (3KO’s) in his toughest test against El Paso, Texas native Olvin Mejia, 3-2-3 (3KO’s) of Laredo, Texas.

The undercard features an excellent array of Chicago based prospects.

In a four round super bantamweight bout, Chicago ’s Sergio Montes de oca, 2-0-0, will face off against veteran LeShuan Blair of Knoxville, TN.

Chicago lightweight Russell Fiore, 1-0-0 (1KO), will battle Indianapolis native, Derek Hill, 0-2-0, in a scheduled four round junior welterweight bout.

Making their pro debuts, Chicago super bantamweights Sergio Cristobal and Juan Carlos Fernandez will battle over four rounds.

Also making his pro debut, lightweight Jose Hernandez will take on Carson City, Nevada native Sergio Orantes, 0-1-0, in a four round bout.

Rounding out the card, Chicago welterweight Tony Maldonado will make his pro debut against Justin Muse, 0-1-0, of Indianapolis .

(Due to a minor injury, the previously announced Ramiro Carillo/Oscar De La Cruz bout will now take place at the next 8 Count Productions event.)

Tickets starting at $31, can be purchased through the 8 Count Productions office at 312-226-5800, through Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com or on Friday night at the UIC Pavilion Box Office.

Doors on Friday night will open at 7pm with the first bell at 8pm. The UIC Pavilion is located at 525 S. Racine, just one block south of the Eisenhower Expressway. For further directions, please visit their website at www.uicpavilion.com