SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT STANDOUTS MICHAEL PEREZ AND MARCELINO LOPEZ TO SQUARE OFF IN GOLDEN BOY BOXING ON ESPN APRIL 20 LIVE FROM TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, NEW YORK

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SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT STANDOUTS MICHAEL PEREZ AND MARCELINO LOPEZ TO SQUARE OFF IN GOLDEN BOY BOXING ON ESPN APRIL 20 LIVE FROM TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, NEW YORK



























SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT STANDOUTS MICHAEL PEREZ AND MARCELINO LOPEZ TO SQUARE OFF IN GOLDEN BOY BOXING ON ESPN APRIL 20 LIVE FROM TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, NEW YORK






























 



SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT STANDOUTS MICHAEL PEREZ AND MARCELINO LOPEZ TO SQUARE OFF IN GOLDEN BOY BOXING ON ESPN APRIL 20 LIVE FROM TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, NEW YORK

 

HOT OFF A SENSATIONAL FIRST-ROUND KNOCKOUT, RASHIDI ELLIS TO PROVIDE CHIEF SUPPORT AGAINST RUGGED JOHN KARL SOSA

                                                                                        

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 22, 2017): In a classic crossroads fights Newark New Jersey native and longtime super lightweight contender Michael "The Artist" Perez (24-2-2, 11 KOs) looks to rebound and get back into title contention when he faces off with once-defeated Argentinian slugger Marcelino "Nino" Lopez (32-1-1, 17 KOs) in a Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN 10-round bout on April 20.

 

ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes will broadcast the fight live from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY starting at 11 p.m. EST/8 p.m. PST. The undercard will stream live on ESPN3 in English and Spanish.

 

"True crossroads fights almost always spell high action because both fighters have so much to gain - and to lose," said Golden Boy Promotions Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. "Both Lopez and Perez have achieved a lot in their careers, but to catapult themselves into title contention, each has to get a win here. I expect fireworks and so should fans watching live at Turning Stone or on ESPN 2 and ESPN Deportes."

 

In the 10-round co-main event, IBF North American welterweight champion Rashidi "Speedy" Ellis (17-0, 12 KOs) from Lynn, Mass. makes his highly anticipated return and first defense of his title against the rugged John Karl Sosa (13-2, 6 KOs) of Caguas, Puerto Rico. Ellis is back after his dramatic first-round knockout of the year candidate in December.

 

Highly touted Golden Boy prospect Travell Mazion (10-0, 10 KOs) from Austin, Texas is also set to fight on the undercard as is Eddie "E-Boy" Gomez (19-2, 11 KOs)

 

Host of the April 20th event, the Oneida Nation's Turning Stone Resort Casino, an award-winning destination resort, continues to distinguish itself as a premier venue for fight-of-the-year level boxing. The April 20th fight will mark Turning Stone's 21st nationally-televised boxing event, cementing the resort as a leading destination for televised combat sports. Turning Stone is celebrated for its noteworthy boxing events such as boxing legend Mike Tyson selecting the resort as the venue for his world debut as a promoter, Muhammad Ali's daughter Laila Ali made her boxing debut at Turning Stone and in April 2015, Turning Stone was selected to host "Fight of the Year" contender - Matthysse vs. Provodnivkov - over arenas in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Miami.  Turning Stone features world-class amenities including four hotels, more than 20 signature restaurants and dining options, two luxurious spas, an all-new 125,000 square foot Las Vegas style gaming floor, a cabaret-style Showroom, a 5,000 seat arena, five golf courses, several bars, cocktail lounges and nightlife venues.

 

Ticket prices, on sale information and the remainder of the undercard will be announced shortly.

 

Professional media requesting credentials for Perez vs. Lopez must contact Kelly Abdo, Turning Stone Resort Casino Public Relations Manager at (315) 366.9291 or [email protected].

 

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com and www.turningstone.com; follow on Twitter @GoldenBoyBoxing, @OscarDeLaHoya, and @TurningStone; become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.facebook.com/TurningStoneResort; and follow on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing, @OscarDeLaHoya, and @TurningStone. Follow the conversation using #GBPonESPN.

 

About Golden Boy Promotions

Los Angeles-based Golden Boy Promotions was established in 2002 by 10-time world champion in six divisions Oscar De La Hoya, the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional company. Golden Boy Promotions is one of boxing's most active and respected promoters, presenting shows in packed venues around the world. In its 15-year existence, Golden Boy Promotions has promoted some of the biggest and highest grossing events in the history of the sport. 

 

About ESPN

ESPN, Inc. is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Based in Bristol, Conn., ESPN Plaza includes 950,000 square feet in 16 buildings on 123 acres (116 contiguous), with additional office space (400,000 sq. ft.) rented nearby. The company is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.  The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN.  For more information, visit http://www.espn.com/boxing, @ESPNBoxing, and @ESPNBoxeo.

 

Contacts:

Ramiro Gonzalez, Golden Boy Promotions: (213) 489-5631

Stefan Friedman/Kristen Rockwell Caloca, Mercury: (424) 202-1671

Ardi Dwornik, ESPN, [email protected], 646-547-5612, @ESPN_Ardi

Kelly Abdo, Turning Stone Resort Casino: (315) 366-9291

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