PARK CITY, Kansas (Meitheamh 7, 2017) – Team Hernandez, featuring Wichita-native Nico Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO), a 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, entered a boxing float in this past Dé hAoineoíche 45ú annual Riverfest Sundance Festival parade in Wichita. An estimated 50,000 people turned out to enjoy the parade, as well as the opportunity to support hometown hero Hernandez, who will fight at home once again in less than two weeks.
The 21-year-old Hernandez returns to action Dé Sathairn oíche, Meitheamh 17, in the six-round main event against Mexican-born flyweight opponent Jose Rodriguez (2-0, 2 Kos), headlining “KO Oíche Dornálaíochta: Rapid Fire”, which will air (10 p.m. AGUS / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
“KO Oíche Dornálaíochta: Rapid Fire” is a presentation of KO Night Boxing LLC.
Unbeaten Canadian featherweight Marc “Gwapo” Pagcaliwangan (10-0-1, 8 Kos) aghaidheanna Angel “Uafásach” Monrreal (10-8-1, 3 Kos), de Meicsiceo, in the eight-round co-featured event. Wichita junior middleweight Noel Esquada (7-3-2, 5 Kos) Buaileann 2012 Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “El Gallito” Ponce (12-3, 9 Kos) i gcluiche sé bhabhta,
Sa opener teilifís, Garden City (KS) ionchas featherweight Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO) takes on pro-debuting Humberto “Tito” Tellez, fighting out of Winfield (KS).
The non-televised “KO Oíche Dornálaíochta: Rapid Fire” undercard is loaded with local talent: pro-debuting Topeka (KS) junior welterweight brian Clements vs. Bryan Montalvo (1-9, 1 KO), of Garden City (KS); Winfield light heavyweight Juan Hollingsworth (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Oklahoman Matt Dixon in his pro debut, and pro-debuting middleweights Eddie Chavez, of Wichita, and Garden City’s Fernando Jasso throw-down in the opening bout.
Tá gach troideanna agus na trodaithe faoi réir athraithe.
Tickets are on sale at the Hartman Arena box office and http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/060052A193761C74. Tá praghsanna $175.00 ( VIP ringside package ticket which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt and a ticket to the official after-party with a meet-and-greet opportunity), $150.00 ( floor seat which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt), $75.00, $35.00 agus $20.00. Tickets will also be sold in Wichita at Angela’s Café (2119 An. 21 ú Ú. N, or call Team Nico ( Jeremiah @ 316. 393.3743 or Lewis @ 316.806.0144).
Tá sé seo Léiríonn uile-aois. Doirse oscailte ag 6:00 p.m. CT leis an bout oscailt sceidealta ar 7:00 p.m. CT.
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