(OCT 19) On Tuesday, October 20 at
the Isleta Hotel Ballroom A in Albuquerque , New Mexico the world’s
top female welterweight Holly Holm (25-1-3, 7 KO) and her challenger
Melissa "Huracan" Hernandez (11-1-2, 4 KO) will both be present at
the official announcement of their December 4, 2009 title bout.
Their fight is a defense of Holms' WIBA Welterweight title to be
fought at a lower catch weight, and promises lots of excitement.
Promoter of the event Lenny Fresquez said, "We are enthusiastic to
make this fight happen.
It’s the first time I have seen Holly
hostile towards an opponent." Hernandez, always a tough competitor,
who is moving up from super featherweight to fight Holm, promises an
upset. "The Tall will Fall on December 4!"
In addition to the Holm/Hernandez battle, the card will also see
action from the under-card featuring Winklejohn-trained fighter Jodi
Esquibel; as well as 10-time amateur national champion Amanda
Crespin; local Heavyweight Fernando Reyes makes his return to the
ring and light heavyweight Michael Brookes will also be on the card.
Tickets for Holm/Hernandez: "Bad Blood" are now on sale and can be
purchased via the internet at http://isleta-casino.com/entertain/tickets.cfm).
For more information and updates view www.fresquezproductions.com
and www.hollyholm.com.