Ricardo Castillo to fight in Chicago

16/11/2005

Ricardo Castillo to fight in Chicago

Press Release: On December 3, 2005, 8 Count Productions and Julio Cesar Chavez will present America Azteca, an evening of boxing  at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom. The main event will feature Ricardo Castillo, 22-2 with 14 KOs, in a ten round super featherweight bout against an oppnent to be named later. Castillo is on an eleven-bout winning streak, most recently knocking out Phillip Payne on October 7, 2005 in Las Vegas. He will be accompanied to the ring by his brother, Jose Luis Castillo who recently knocked out Diego Corrales but failed to capture the world lightweight championship because he was overweight. The co-main event will feature Gilbert Venegas, 9-1-1 with 6 KOs.  There will also be an Illinois State light heavyweight championship bout featuring Mike Nevitt, 10-0 with 5 KOs. Doors for this Saturday night show will open at 7pm with the first bout scheduled for 8pm. Tickets starting at $25 are on sale now by calling 312-226-5800.