(JULY 12) On July 23, 2011,
Christina Ruiz, 25 years old, of Antonio, Texas, will be
fighting in her first world title fight when she takes on New
York's Alicia Ashley, 43, 16-9-1 (1KO). The two will be fighting
for the WBC super bantamweight title, at the Hunts Point Produce
Market, in Brooklyn, New York. Esteban Erik Stipnieks
spent some time with Ruiz and her trainer Emilio while she has
been training in San Antonio for her upcoming anticipated fight
against Ashley.
The event is presented by Joe
DeGuardia's Star Boxing, the American Cancer Society and Hunts
Point Produce Market. The "Knock Out Cancer" event, which will
be held outside will also feature undefeated heavyweight
prospect, Joe "The Future" Hanks (16-0, 11KO's) as he looks to
capture his first title in the heavyweight division when he
takes on former member of Season 4 of "The Contender" Alfredo
Escalera Jr. (18-3-1, 12KO's). All the proceeds from the show
will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
"I have been working with the
American Cancer Society on this concept for a few years now. It
is rewarding that it will come to fruition right here in the
Bronx," stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO and President of Star Boxing.
"This will be a special event and I am pleased that we will be
able to help in the fight against Cancer. Boxing and Cancer go
together in a way, as both boxers and cancer victims must deal
with their adversity with courage, determination and hard work.
On July 23rd the boxers will be fighting in the ring and also
for those cancer fighters out there worldwide that are fighting
for their lives to beat this disease. Perhaps adding to the
multi-dimensional fight against Cancer is that we are doing this
event with, and at, the Hunts Point Produce Market. How fitting
to have this fight at the home of the fruits and vegetable
market that serves the entire NY area, considering fruits and
vegetables are known to be the right choice for healthy eating.
We expect the event on July 23rd to be a great success and plan
on this being the first of many such events in the future."
EVENT INFO
Tickets to this special event are priced at $50, $75 and $100
and can be purchased by calling Star Boxing at (718) 823-2000 or
visiting starboxing.com Tickets may also be purchased by calling
the American Cancer Society at (718) 547- 5064 or visiting
cancer.org. For information regarding sponsorship packages call
Yilda Guerrero with the American Cancer Society at (718)
547-5064, etc. 2101. Doors open at 6:00PM with the first bout
scheduled for 7:15PM.