Press Release: Chicago welterweight Luciano “El Michicano” Perez will battle Ramiro Rivera this Friday, March 16th at Cicero Stadium, in Illinois. A native of Mexico, Perez’s aggressive style and knockout power have made him a favorite among Chicago fans. He lost his last bout, a war, against Jesus Soto Karass this past December in Houston, Texas. In August of 2006, Perez won a decision over Francisco Rincon in an outstanding battle at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. He brings a record of 14-5-1 (12 KOs) into the battle with Rivera. The heavy handed Rivera, 4-3 (3 KOs) is a native of Nicaragua, now fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona. Said promoter Dominic Pesoli, “I’m very happy to bring Luciano back. His fight with Rincon last summer  was an outstanding battle that our fans loved. He’s a true Mexican warrior and has consistently earned the respect of our fans with his terrific fights in the ring. Cicero Stadium is located at 1909 S. Laramie, just minutes from the Eisenhower and Stevenson Expressways. Tickets can be obtained by calling 312-226-5800.