CERVEZA TECATE IGNITES PUERTO RICO WITH AN ELECTRIFYING “SOLO BOXEO TECATE” WELTERWEIGHT ENCOUNTER

Live TV Program to Feature Power-charged Bout between Irving Garcia and Chris Smith

WHAT: The authentic bold Mexican cerveza Tecate presents another hot-action boxing night from Hatillo, Puerto Rico, as part of its continued efforts to bring the power of the sport to fans across the nation.

This Friday, the weekly Telefutura box series “Solo Boxeo Tecate” will showcase Irving Garcia (16-3-3, 8 KO’s) and Chris Smith (21-5-1, 13 KO’s) in 10 rounds of Welterweight combat. Garcia has won three matches this year by technical decisions, including the fight against Sergio Garcia last march when the fighter won the WBC Latino Welterweight. After his technical drawn for the WBA Interim Welterweight Title against Juri Nuznienko, the Puerto Rican is ready to demonstrate his talent from the stage of his home country. Coming from New York, Chris Smith returns to the “Solo Boxeo Tecate” after his fight against Jesus Soto-Karass last April, looking for an opportunity to show the world his boxing skills.

The co-main event of the night will pair up Jose Angel Beranza (30-13-2 25 KO’s) from Mexico City, MX and Jonathan Oquendo (14-2, 9 KO’s) from Vega Alta, Puerto Rico in 10 Super Bantamweight rounds.

WHEN: Friday, October 17, 2008

Live Telefutura Broadcast begins at 8:00 p.m. EST/PT - 7:00 p.m. CT

WHERE: Coliseo Francisco “Pancho” Deida

Hatillo, Puerto Rico