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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.
The all-action aggressive Popoca, 10-0-1 (7KO’s) is coming off an excellent decision win over Canadian Sebastien Hamel on April 24th at the UIC Pavilion.
Since turning professional two years ago, Popoca has become a must-see attraction for Chicago area fight fans.
The 27 year old Alatorre, 15-7-0 (5KO’s), returns to Chicago following a terrific ten round battle with former World Champion Carlos Hernandez on August 15th.
Known for his strength and toughness, Alatorre battled back and forth with Hernandez losing a very close ten round split decision.
The eight round co-feature is a super middleweight title fight between Chicago ’s Andrzej Fonfara and Rockford, Illinois’ Skyler Thompson for the WBF All-Americas Super Middleweight Title.
The 21 year old Fonfara, 12-2-0 (3KO’s), a native of Warsaw , Poland , now residing in Chicago , is coming of a terrific six round decision win over Kendall Gould on March 27th.
The heavy handed Thompson, 11-3-0 (9KO’s), will look to get back on the winning track after a tough loss to veteran Sammy Sparkman on March 7th.
In a special feature attraction, Chicago fan favorite Rita Figueroa and Lynnwood, Washington native Tammie Johnson will square off once again in a rematch of their draw on March 27th.
Coming into the rematch, the undefeated Figueroa brings a record of 10-0-1 (3KO’s) into battle while Johnson’s record stands at 3-2-2.
The undercard features Chicago natives; featherweight Juan Bailon, junior welterweights Ramiro Carrillo and Ryan Smedick along with welterweight Achour Esho in separate bouts.
Tickets, starting at $31, are on sale now through the 8 Count Productions office at 312-226-5800 and through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com
Doors on the evening of the event 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 information, please visit their website at www.uicpavilion..com
Additional information on this card will be announced shortly.
