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Hector Camacho, Jr. Headlines ESPN2 Tuesday Night Fights

***DiBella Entertainment and Michael Acri Promotions Star Showcased in Junior Welterweight Bout in Famed Lincoln Theatre in Nation's Capital***

05.08 - Press Release - DiBella Entertainment's and Michael Acri Boxing Promotions' dazzling Hector Camacho, Jr. (35-1, 20 KOs) will take on Byron Mackie on Tuesday Night, August 5, in the historic Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. The junior welterweight bout is slated for ten rounds and will be televised as the main event in a special edition of ESPN/2's Tuesday Night Fights. The action begins at 8:00 PM/ET.

"Junior" not only shares the name of his famous father, Hector Camacho, Sr., but also displays the same electrifying speed, punching power and flair that epitomized his dad's unique style. At only 24-years-old, Hector Jr. has already held the WBA North America Super Lightweight title belt; the USBO Welterweight Championship and NABA Light Welterweight Title. World rankings have been frequent. He won his first 31 pro bouts en route to becoming the WBA's mandatory super lightweight challenger.

On July 7, 2001, Hector Jr. helped to return big time boxing to Brooklyn after a 50-year gap when he fought Jesse James Leija on DiBella Entertainment's celebrated "Brooklyn Brawlers" card at KeySpan Park in a match that ended in controversy and was ultimately declared a no contest. It was a bout that pitted the cagey veteran against the dazzling youngster, an acid test for Camacho, which finished with both fighters cut and bloodied.

Since then, Camacho Jr. has experienced the gamut of emotions: a glittering fourth round TKO over Eric Jakubowski on November 11, 2001; the first loss of his career, a 10-round unanimous decision, against the highly regarded Omar Weiss on March 21, 2001; and now two straight scores - a 12-round decision over Arturo Urena on September 6, 2002 to capture the USBO Welterweight Title; and disposing of Fred Ladd with a first round TKO on November 22 of last year in his first title defense.

Camacho Jr. made his pro debut on October 1, 1996, scoring a four round decision over Lou Martinez, on USA Network, with his father appearing in the main event. It was only the second time in boxing history that a father and son appeared on the same professional fight card.

"I have the speed, the power and slickness to whack," is the way the master showman assesses his boxing attributes. The native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, has not fought since a first round TKO victory over Freddie Ladd in November of 2002.

Ticket pricing ranges from $25 to $100 and can be reserved by calling (202) 432-SEAT (7328).

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