(SEPT 26) Joining three undefeated prospects from Salinas who are trained and managed by Team Garcia, the fighter who earlier in his career achieved a #1 World ranking at Welterweight returns to Monterey. Jose Celaya, who last fought at THE RIOT in 2001 when part of Team Garcia is now an independent after 2 televised knockout losses on shows promoted by Latin Sports Group. On the comeback trail, Celaya last fought in the Main Event September 13th at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, and scored a first round knockout victory. An opponent for Celaya at Jr. Middleweight will be named shortly for the show in Monterey.

Eloy Perez, 9-0-2 , Constancio Alvarado, 2-0-1, and  Jesus Vega, 14-0-2,  will represent Salinas in separate bouts. Vega is back after a 4 year layoff and battle with testicular cancer. Our women's bout features Cynthia Talmadge, 0-1,  of San Francisco vs. Michelle Gutierrez, 1-0,  of Las Vegas and two additional bouts are scheduled for Friday, October 26th at the Monterey Conference Center.

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