SOCK IN THE "ZOC"- HISTORIC WBC TITLE FIGHTS IN ZOCALO...THE VERY HEART OF THE AZTEC EMPIRE
More than 50,000 Mexican fans will be treated to a magnificent, thrilling and supreme boxing fiesta on April 1 in the Zocalo of Mexico City.
Great, wondrous and memorable boxing matches have adorned Plaza Mexico, "El Toreo" and even the giant Azteca Stadium, but this special extravaganza presented by Mexico City`s Government and the ever innovative World Boxing Council, carves out a unique niche in history, as being right in the heart of the mighty City itself! As part of its hewn heritage and landscape the vast National Palace, which is the hub of Capitol power and the Traditional and ornate Cathedral overlook this gigantic showcase plaza.
Befitting the majesty of a tremendous occasion, truly regal fights are lined up for championship enthronement. For the first time, Alejandra "Tiger" Jiménez will stake her WBC heavyweight belt, against American Carlette Ewell. And then Mariana "Barby" Juarez is contesting the WBC bantamweight title, cheered on by thousands, in a battle royal against Zambia`s Catherine Phiri.
Great, wondrous and memorable boxing matches have adorned Plaza Mexico, "El Toreo" and even the giant Azteca Stadium, but this special extravaganza presented by Mexico City`s Government and the ever innovative World Boxing Council, carves out a unique niche in history, as being right in the heart of the mighty City itself! As part of its hewn heritage and landscape the vast National Palace, which is the hub of Capitol power and the Traditional and ornate Cathedral overlook this gigantic showcase plaza.
Befitting the majesty of a tremendous occasion, truly regal fights are lined up for championship enthronement. For the first time, Alejandra "Tiger" Jiménez will stake her WBC heavyweight belt, against American Carlette Ewell. And then Mariana "Barby" Juarez is contesting the WBC bantamweight title, cheered on by thousands, in a battle royal against Zambia`s Catherine Phiri.
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