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CORPUS CHRISTI -- The record for most hits in one night at Corpus Christi’s Whataburger Field is about to be shattered. Come Saturday, October 17, undefeated world contender Brandon Rios and top Corpus Christi prospects Jerry Belmontes and Alfonso Lopez headline the first-ever Hall of Fame Fight Night at Whataburger Field. The event will be promoted by world-renowned promoter Bob Arum’s Top Rank, Inc. The national boxing spotlight will shine on the home of the Corpus Christi Hooks when seven exciting fights take center ring at home plate, starting at 7 p.m. In addition, three new members will be inducted into the Corpus Christi Boxing Hall of Fame. The new inductees are to be announced. General Admission is FREE with a promotional ticket from the Corpus Christi Hooks for the nationally televised event (Azteca America network). With the promotional ticket, fans can also upgrade to Field VIP for $25 or Reserved Seating for $5 or $10. VIP Ringside Tables (for 10 persons) are available for $500 at the Whataburger Field Box Office. Fans can print off free General Admission tickets or use promo code “FIGHT” to upgrade to reserved tickets for half price. Free tickets may also be upgraded to reserved at the Whataburger Field Box Office. Promotional tickets are available at all Coastal Bend area Stripes Convenience Stores. The 23-year-old Rios, of Oxnard, California, comes in with a perfect 21-0 (15 KO’s) record. Rios was a highly decorated amateur, winning the 2004 U.S. National Amateur Featherweight title. He was also an alternate on the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team and is currently ranked No. 10 in the world by the WBC. Rios is slated for a 10-round bout in the lightweight division. Belmontes, only 20 years old, has zoomed to an impressive 9-0 mark as a pro after an outstanding amateur career. The Corpus Christi native was a finalist in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials and U.S. National Amateur champion. Belmontes will be fighting a six-round featherweight bout. Lopez didn’t have the amateur background of Rios or Belmontes, but has risen to prospect status via a flawless 15-0 ledger. Lopez didn’t turn pro until the age of 23, after college at Sam Houston State University, where he played football. He also played high school football and baseball at his alma mater, Corpus Christi Moody. Lopez is scheduled for eight rounds in the middleweight division. According to Arum, Corpus Christi fight fans are in for a special night. “We’re thrilled to be returning to one of the great fight towns in this country,” said the Boxing Hall of Famer. “We wanted to make it a special night for the many great fans there. They’re going to see some great young fighters being showcased as well as having an opportunity to honor some of the greats in Corpus Christi Boxing. And all for free or an opportunity to get a reserved seat for next to nothing.” Arum also noted the opportunity to host the event at Whataburger Field. “What a beautiful stadium, not just for baseball, but for a boxing event as well. And the fact that the Corpus Christi Hooks are owned by a Hall of Famer, Nolan Ryan, is even more fitting for the occasion.” This will be the second induction ceremony for the Corpus Christi Boxing Hall of Fame. Previously, Corpus Christi boxers Jesse Benavides, Lupe Suarez, Roberto Elizondo, Frankie Warren and Lefty Barrera were inducted. The new inductees are to be announced. Whataburger Field has been selected as the top minor league venue in North America each of the last two years in fan balloting conducted by Minor League News. Constructed at a cost of approximately $25 million, the facility opened for the Hooks’ inaugural 2005 season. The venue has hosted events like the 2007 Texas League All-Star Game and August’s Bob Dylan/Willie Nelson/John Mellencamp concert. Contendiente Mundial Rios, y boxeadores Belmontes y Lopez ponen en los titulares en La Noche de Pelea de Salon de FamaFREE TICKET!
El registro para golpes en una noche en el Whataburger Field de Corpus Christi está a punto de ser derotado!
El sábado, 17 de Octubre, el contendiente mundial invicto Brandon Rios, y los dos mejores boxeadores de Corpus Christi, Jerry Belmontes y Alfonso Lopez, ponen en los titulares en la primerísima Noche de Pelea de Salon de la Fama en Whataburger Field. El acontecimiento será promovido por el promotor mundial y renombrado Bob Arum’s Top Rank, Inc.
El enfoque del boxeo nacional brillará en la casa de los Corpus Christi Hooks cuando siete peleas emocionantes empiezan en el ring de boxeo en casa plato, comenzando a las 7PM. Además, tres nuevos miembros serán enductados en el Salon de Fama de Boxeo de Corpus Christi. Los nuevos miembros de el Salon de Fama se anuncian durante La Noche de Pelea.
Entrada General es gratis con un boleto promocional de los Corpus Christi Hooks para el acontecimiento en escala nacional televisado (Azteca América). Con el boleto promocional, fans también pueden mejorar a Field VIP por 25$ o Asientos Reservados para 5$ o 10$. Las Mesas de VIP de Ringside (para 10 personas) están disponibles para 500$ en la taquilla de Whataburger Field.
Fans pueden imprimir sus Boletos de la admisión Generales gratis o usar "FIGHT" de código de promo para mejorar a boletos reservados para mitad del precio. Los boletos gratis también pueden ser mejorados a reservado en la taquilla de Whataburger Field. Los boletos promocionales también estarán disponibles en todas las tiendas de Conveniencia de Stripes en la area. |
