Bobby Gunn to Headline at the Fort McDowell Casino March 22nd!

Former IBA cruiserweight champion Bobby Gunn 18-3 (15 KO’s) will be returning to the ring on March 22nd to headline a card at the Fort McDowell Casino in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Gunn, who turned pro in 1989, is happy to return to the state where he had many of his early career bouts.

“I am thrilled to be fighting again in Arizona. This wouldn’t be possible without my attorney George Kokkalenios and friend Kyle White who helped with the negotiations to make this fight happen. I also appreciate Dave Feldman, and Lenny Hayko of Felko Promotions for giving me the opportunity to headline their card”, said the heavy handed Gunn.

The former WBO world title challenger is also relieved to be making his return to the ring after a seven month layoff. “I am excited about my return, as well as fighting in front of many of my friends and family from Arizona. To prepare for this fight, I have been working with my old trainer Chuck McGregor. Chuck is one of the best trainers I’ve ever had. My goal for this year is to establish myself in the light heavyweight division, because I will be much stronger then I was as a cruiserweight”, said Gunn who will fight at 180 lbs on the 22nd. For tickets, call 610-291-0806

Bas Rutten, 'Never Back Down'

Below is a link to a series of "E-card" vignettes featuring Bas Rutten and the stars of the feature film 'Never Back Down,' releasing in theaters on March 14. http://www.neverbackdownthemovie.com/ecard/ And some stills from the filming of the vignettes here: http://flickr.com/photos/11137752@N03/sets/72157603871317944/ There is also a photo gallery of Sean Faris, who was in attendance at the EliteXC event in Florida this past weekend, with Bas Rutten, Kimbo Slice and others. http://www.flickr.com/photos/11137752@N03/sets/72157603932675362/ ---"It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn't." - Martin Van Buren

GADIEL ANDALUZ SCHEDULED TO RETURN ON MARCH 14TH IN CHICAGO‏

Puerto Rican newcomer Gadiel Andaluz will return to the Cicero Stadium squared circle on Friday, March 14th at MARCH BADNESS, another evening of world class professional boxing presented by Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING.

Andaluz thrilled the packed Cicero Stadium crowd making his pro debut on January 25th with a devastating third round knockout of Marsay Buggs, a video of which can be viewed on Youtube.com

The hard punching Andaluz is scheduled to battle fellow Chicagoan Nick Arellano, 1-2 in a four round lightweight bout. Arellano is coming off a four round decision victory over Greg Dziubek on February 1st in Chicago.

Said Pesoli, “Gadiel looked terrific in his pro debut and our fans really

enjoyed seeing his performance. He’s been working diligently at JABB since he arrived back in Chicago six months ago and we’re very happy to have him back on MARCH BADNESS.”

MARCH BADNESS is headlined by an outstanding lightweight clash between former world champion Javier “EL Chatito” Jauregui and world ranked contender Miguel “EL Anestesista “Huerta.

Along with Dominic Pesoli's 8 Count Productions and Bob Arum’s Top Rank Incorporated, MARCH BADNESS is presented by TCF Bank, Tecate Beer and AeroMexico, Mexico’s premier airline travel headquarters. The SOLO BOXEO TECATE broadcast will be viewed in 42 US markets and 70 foreign countries.

Tickets for MARCH BADNESS are available in advance by calling the 8 Count Productions offices at 312-226-5800. Cicero Stadium is located at 1909 S. Laramie, just minutes from the Eisenhower and Stevenson Expressways. Doors for this event will open at 5:30pm with the first bell at 6:30pm.

The full MARCH BADNESS card is as follows;

Javier Jauregui vs. Miguel Huerta, twelve rounds, lightweights

Brandon Rios vs. Alvin Brown, eight rounds, lightweights

Victor Polyakov vs. Derrick Findley, eight rounds, middleweights

Leo Martinez vs. Jose Navarette, six rounds, lightweights

Gadiel Andaluz vs. Nick Arellano, four rounds, lightweights

Eric Estrada vs. TBA, super bantamweights

The Master of Ceremonies for MARCH BADNESS will be Lupe Contreras, the internationally recognized voice of Latino boxing.

8 Count Productions was started by Dominic Pesoli in 1998 and has consistently presented the highest quality professional boxing events in Chicagoland. In 2003, Pesoli along with former featherweight contender Mike Garcia opened JABB Boxing Gym, a 6,000 square foot venue dedicated to the finest Chicagoland boxers of all talent levels.

To view the seating chart and poster for this event or for more information on 8 Count Productions and JABB Boxing Gym, please visit www.8countproductions.com and www.jabbboxinggym.com

For more information on Bob Arum’s Top Rank Incorporated, please visit

www.toprank.com


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Bernie Bahrmasel

Publicist/8 Count Productions
www.8countproductions.com