Sports & Recreation

October, 26, 2009 - 05:14 PM / ET

Winky Wright Is Getting Back To Business
Open press conference 10/28 at 1pm

San Juan, PR

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- It's "Back to Business" for future Hall of Fame boxer Ronald "Winky" Wright (51-5-1/25 KOs) and light weight champion Alex "el Nene" Sanchez (31-7-1/21 KOs).

San Juan City Knockout in conjunction with Winky Wright Promotions and Knockout Entertainment Inc. (www.KnockoutSeries.com) have announced their entry into Puerto Rico with the "Back to Business" event taking place on Friday, December 11th at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, in San Juan.

An open press conference is scheduled for 1pm on Wednesday, October 28th at the Holiday Inn San Juan (Aria Room, 8020 Tartak Street, Carolina, Puerto Rico) to formally announce Wright climbing back into the ring and getting "Back to Business".

Wright is a gifted boxer who claimed wins over boxing legends Shane Mosley and Felix Trinidad. Wright's opponent for the evening, Grady "Bad Boy" Brewer (26-11-1/15 KOs), is a formidable boxer, has held multiple titles and is currently on an eight fight winning streak. It's an exciting match-up and both contenders will need to be at their best to get the win.

The event also marks the return of esteemed Puerto Rican champion, Alex "el Nene" Sanchez. El Nene held the WBO Minimum Weight Champion title. The undercard includes separate bouts featuring Golden Boy's Puerto Rican combatant twins Juan Carlos Velasquez (9-1/5 KOs) and Carlos Ivan Velasquez (11-0-1/9 KOs). Tickets will be available starting today at www.TicketPop.com. It will also be available to be viewed on traditional PPV distribution channels for $29.95. Additional information is available at www.KnockoutSeries.com.


About Knockout Entertainment Inc
Knockout Entertainment was founded by former undisputed light middleweight boxing champion, Winky Wright and marketing executive Tony Hammel. Knockout Entertainment's branded events provide a stage for the development of prize fighters; and a viable marketing platform for partner sponsors.

About San Juan City Knockout
San Juan City Knockout was founded in part by Cesar Seinz of Puerto Rico in conjunction with Knockout Entertainment Inc. It is intended to create branded events in San Juan that provide a stage for the development of prize fighters.

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