Bam Bam Rios returning to Solo Boxeo in April

31/03/2007

Bam Bam Rios returning to Solo Boxeo in April

Press Release: Undefeated lightweight Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios returns to Chicago for his second straight Solo Boxeo televised bout on Friday, April 13, 2007 in Cicero, Illinois. The 20 year old Rios, 14-0 (10 KOs), fighting out of Oxnard, California, will battle El Paso’s Carlos Madrid, 8-2-1 (2 KOs) in an eight rounder. Rios’s last bout was a unanimous decision over Humberto Tapia on December 22, 2006, also at Cicero Stadium. Madrid is coming of an exciting eight round draw with Mike Gonzalez on January 26, 2007. Rios’ trainer, former lightweight titlist Roberto Garcia spoke of the upcoming battle with Madrid and Rios’ training. “Brandon was just up in Big Bear for two months in the Marco Antonio Barrera camp. It was a great experience for him to be in a professionally run camp with such a legendary fighter. He’s in terrific shape and will be in great condition to face Madrid.