RONNY RIOS DEBUT!
RONNY RIOS MAKES PRO DEBUT THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
HIGHLY DECORATED AMATEUR BATTLES IN ONTARIO
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 22, 2008) Eighteen year old amateur standout Ronny Rios makes his professional debut this Friday night, October 24th at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario . The Santa Ana resident will battle fellow debuter Fermin Perez of Puerto Rico in a scheduled super bantamweight four round bout.
“I’m very excited to turn pro this Friday night. I’ve been training hard in the gym and look forward to putting on a terrific performance for the fans in Ontario ,” said Rios.
Rios’s illustrious amateur career included first place finishes at the United States Men’s Nationals (twice), National Golden Gloves, World Golden Gloves, Under 19 Nationals, National Silver Gloves and the National Junior Golden Gloves.
Said manager Frank Espinoza, “It’s always exciting when a fighter with great amateur credentials turns pro. I know that expectations will be high for Ronny given his success as an amateur and his popularity in Southern California but I think he’s ready. He’s very focused and has been training diligently with Hector Lopez in the gym.”
Also, on the NEW BLOOD II card this Friday night is Espinoza Boxing Club’s Luis Ramos, 7-0 (5KO’s) who will battle Fort Worth’s
Sadot Vazquez, 3-2-1 (1KO) in a scheduled six round lightweight bout. The much talked about recent performances of Ramos has raised the talk in the Southern California area to a fever pitch.
Advance tickets for the Thompson Boxing Promotions event can be obtained by calling 714-935-0900 or by visiting their website at www.thompsonboxing.com The Doubletree Hotel–Ontario is located at 222 N. Vineyard Avenue. First bell is scheduled for 7:45pm.
The ESPINOZA BOXING CLUB was started in 1991 by Los Angeles area businessman Frank Espinoza. Espinoza has earned numerous accolades for his management skills from many boxing newspaper and internet writers.
In 2006, Espinoza was awarded the Manager of the Year award from the World Boxing Hall of Fame and inducted into the California Boxing Hall of Fame.
In the September 2008 issue of Ring Magazine, Espinoza was praised for his outstanding handling of the career of junior featherweight world champion and “Pound for Pound” superstar Israel “EL MAGNIFICO” Vazquez.
Vazquez is currently ranked on numerous Pound for Pound lists including # 4 by Yahoo Sports, # 5 by Ring Magazine and # 7 by ESPN.
Espinoza also has managed retired former world champion Martin “EL GALLITO” Castillo and currently manages world ranked Alex Valdez and Miguel “EL ANESTESISTA” Huerta in addition to undefeated prospects Manuel “SUAVECITO” Roman, Jesus “POLLO” Hernandez, Luis Ramos, Carlos Molina, Abraham Lopez and Ronny Rios.
For more information on The Espinoza Boxing Club, please visit their newly remodeled website at www.espinozaboxingclub.com
Bernie Bahrmasel
DOUBLE B PUBLICITY
P.O. Box 47033
Chicago, IL 60647
berniebahrmasel@yahoo..com
Office 773-289-3415
Cell 773-592-2986
