Atlanta, April 4 —Dana Pitcher is pleased to announce that crowd pleaser featherweight boxer Jorge “Baby Face” Lacierva will return to action on Tuesday night, April 18, as he headlines a knockout card of Dana Pitcher Productions Boxing LIVE at Wild Bill’s Concert Hall. Lacierva, 27-6 (18 KOs), will tangle with Columbia’s “El Doberman” Renaldo Hurtado 37-8 (28 KOs) in a 10-round main event battle..
“Baby Face” is a world-class fighter who has fought on Telemundo, Telefutura, ESPN, and Fox Networks. Lacierva has won several titles including the WBC Latino Title, IBA World Championship, NABO Championship, and he has challenged for the IBF World Championship. Lacierva is especially looking forward to his fight on April 18; this because he will be fighting in Atlanta. “I’m really excited about fighting at Wild Bill’s Concert Hall,” said the 27-year-old Santa Anita, Mexico native. I have been living in Atlanta the last seven years. Everyone has been extremely supportive and it’s an honor for me to be fighting here in front of all my friends and family, he said.” Hurtado, meanwhile, hopes to get on the winning track, as he takes on the dangerous Lacierva. “Jorge obviously is a good fighter who has been in against some of the best boxers in the world. I’m honored to be getting in the ring April 18th to fight him,” he said.
In addition, the evening will also feature a lightweight 10-round special attraction Accra, Ghana’s Alex “Ali” Baba 21-9 (16KOs) steps it up in a 10-round bout against Ocotlan, Mexico’s Jose German Cruz 16-2 (14 KOs). Baba now makes his home in Doraville, GA and he is ready to give local fight fans what they have been waiting for. Previously, you have seen on Fox Sports, ESPN, Comcast Sports, HBO, Showtime, and MSG and now you can see him live.
Legendary matchmaker Peyton Sher has put together an exciting 6 bout under card that showcase great match ups, including welterweight Ed Paredes 6-1 (3ko’s)from Hollywood, FL against unbeaten pugilist from Mexico City, Mexico Aaron Martinez 3-0 (1KO), in what should be a very competitive 6-round fight. Unbeaten lightweight Tyrese “Head Honcho” Hendrix 5-0 (2KOs) from Gainesville, GA. will fight 25 year-old Joel Ortega 7-3 (3KOs), from Nuevo Laredo, TA, Mexico). This exciting under card also features Dallas-based welterweight knockout sensation “Handsome” Hector Beltran 10-1 (9KOs) who will face hard hitting John Jackson 6-0 (3 KO’s) of Greensboro, NC, and Mexico’s Jesse Orta 6-7 (4 KOs) will square off against Juan Carlos Ramos 3-4 (1KO) of Nuevo Laredo, TA, Mexico. Rounding out the show will be Mexico’s Alan Martinez 1-0 (1KO) against an opponent “Lil’ Bossman” Leshaun Blair from Knoxville, TN. Note bouts subject to change.
Wild Bill’s Concert Hall’s address is 2075 Market St. Duluth, GA. It is located just off of I -85on Pleasant Hill Road, right in front of Gwinnett Place Mall.
Ticket prices are: Ringside Seat $75.00, VIP-Floor Seat $55.00, VIP-Table Seat $90.00, TKO-Table Seat $35.00 & General Admission $25.00
Tickets are on sale now: Discolandia Record Shops and Wild Bill’s Concert Hall.
For more information call 678-473-1000 en espaniol llame 404-519-8467
Doors will open at 7:00PM, with the first bout scheduled for 8:00PM. For addition information please go to www.wildbillsatlanta.com or www.danapitcher.com