Fans at home can also be part of the action by participating in Cinturón Tecate and voting for the fighter in the main event who displayed the most character in the ring by sending a text message to 55333. Voting will be open through the end of the weekend.
Tickets, priced at $35, $45, $65 and $125, are on sale now and available for purchase by at the Salinas Sports Complex Box Office or by calling Garcia Boxing at (831) 261-0532.
Currently ranked fourth in the world by the WBO, Rainier, Washington native Eloy "Prince" Perez (21-0-2, 5 KO’s) has taken the boxing world by storm since moving to Salinas, Calif. and battling the top opposition at 130 pounds. The current NABO junior lightweight champion, Perez has turned back the likes of Gilbert Sanchez Leon, Dominic Salcido and Roger Gonzalez. In his most recent fight, he shut out Alejandro Rodriguez over 10 rounds on April 15 and now comes what is perhaps his toughest test to date on September 2against Jimenez.
A former NABO champion himself, San Juan’s Daniel Jimenez (20-3-1, 12 KO’s) is, like Perez, on his way to the top of the 130-pound weight class and he knows that a win on September 2 will bring him closer to a shot at a world championship belt. The winner of three in a row, including a stirring 12th round knockout over Marcos Leonard Jimenez, the 30-year-old stopped Miguel Angel Munguia in five rounds in February and now looks to make Perez the newest name on his list of vanquished foes..
Tecate, cerveza con carácter, is the largest beer brand to sponsor boxing matches in the U.S. Part of its commitment to make boxing accessible to consumers is the title sponsorship of "Sólo Boxeo Tecate," which creates an opportunity for local fans to witness some of the most exhilarating fights by today’s up-and-coming prospects. Additionally, Tecate has been a primary supporter of Golden Boy Promotions’ marquee events since 2007, and has launched a variety of initiatives to ensure consumers are part of the boxing experience, including boxer autograph signing sessions, commemorative cans, PPV mail-in rebate offers, and most recently the launch of a mobile museum "Tecate Museo de Boxeo," which showcases decades of the most memorable moments in the sport.
