A press conference is
scheduled today to officially announce "Lightweight Lightning," an
unprecedented four bout pay-per-view event taking place April 4th
at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX.
San Antonio native Carlos
Hernandez will face Argentinean Jorge Barrios followed by a 10-round bout
featuring Texan Jesus Chavez against Australian Michael Katsidis. Then,
in the main event the undefeated Venezuelan Edwin Valero will face
Colombian Antonio Pitalua for the vacant WBC Interim World Lightweight
title.
"Lightweight Lightning,"
which is presented by Golden Boy
Promotions and sponsored by Southwest Airlines, will air live on pay-per-view
beginning at 9pm ET / 6pm PT with a suggested retail price of $39.95.
Tickets, priced at $200, $100, $75, $50, $35 and $25, go on sale on Friday,
February 27th and may be purchased at the Frank Erwin Center box
office, by phone at (512) 477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or online at
TexasBoxOffice.com. Tickets are also available at
Texas Box Office Outlets including
select H-E-B stores located in Austin and surrounding areas.
