Alvarado-Molina added to Illinois show

11/02/2007

Alvarado-Molina added to Illinois show

Press Release: Undefeated welterweight Mike Alvarado will face veteran Carlos Molina this Friday, February 16, 2007  at Cicero Stadium in an eight-round bout. Alvarado, a native of Denver, Colorado, brings a record of 15-0 with ten knockouts to the ring against Molina. The 26 year old, making his Chicago debut, is coming off an eight round decision over Edvan Dos Santos Barros on August 18, 2006 in  Houston, Texas. He is managed by Shelly Finkel. The 23 year old Molina, 8-3-1 (4KO’s) from Michoacan, Mexico now living in Appleton, Wisconsin is making his fourth appearance in the 8 Count Productions ring. He has twice battled Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. including a nationally televised draw on December 15, 2005, a bout many media members and fans had him winning. The show will take place at Cicero Stadium at 1909 S. Laramie, near Chicago. Tickets can be obtained by calling 312-226-5800.