The legendary and much loved Roberto Duran is in Miami promoting a boxing card that will be held this Saturday, April 22 at Club Cinema in Pompano Beach. Duran is co-promoting the event with  Luis de Cubas/Team Freedom and DRL; they held a great press conference this past Thursday at Fico's Key West Seafood Restaurant in Miami.

Duran and Luis de Cubas know how to throw a party; the press conference included live entertainment and a delicious paella that was cooked on the spot.  Lots of fans, boxers and personalities dropped by, and we have the pictures to prove it.  Actually, even Don King, well, I mean a Cuban Don King type, came by to offer undefeated Richard Gutierrez 28 million  to sign with him... Unbelievable!

As it is customary, Roberto Duran was mobbed by fans; he took pictures and signed autographs. He also did a little singing, reminiscing about a song he wrote some time ago, and,  he seemed to have enjoyed the paella as well.

The boxing show will feature co-main events of Jose Nieves (14-0-2, 8 KO's) of Puerto Rico vs. Tomas Rojas (22-7, 14 KO's) of Mexico in a 10-round bantamweights clash and Richard Gutierrez (20-0, 13 KO's) of Columbia vs. Miami's own Hicklet Lau (19-16-2, 9 KO's) in a 10-round welterweight contest.

On the undercard, lightweights Roberto Astacio (6-0) of the Dominican Republic and Troy Harden (3-0, 3 KO's) will go six rounds; as will lightweights Hector Sanchez (6-0, 2 KO's) of Puerto Rico and  Tomondre King (4-10-4).

Junior middleweights Yukencie Andino (3-0, 2 KO's) of Puerto Rico and Adam Ortiz (1-1) are scheduled for four, with one more bout still to be announced.

Tickets are $60 and $30 and are on sale in all Bruse Room Sports Grill locations and the Club Cinema Box Office. The Box Office number is (954) 785-5224. VIP Tables are available by calling (954) 732-7741.

Club Cinema is located at 3251 North Federal Highway in Pompano Beach. The number to call for more information is (954) 771-0440.

Editor's Note: Our sincere thanks to Dalia Duran for her assistance and cooperation.