MAYWOOD, CA (MAR 27) - Following a
controversial draw for the vacant WIBA Featherweight title in a
match voted 2005 Female Fight of the Year by Ring Magazine, female
featherweight sensation “The Natural” Rhonda Luna will return home
and to the ring Friday March 31st at the Maywood Activities Center
as Top Rank in association with Ray Alcorta’s KO Productions and
Showtime present “ShoBox: The New Generation.”
Luna, (10-0-1, 1KO), who is currently ranked No. 2 in the world by
the WBC will be featured on the undercard as Top Rank and KO
Productions provide Southern California fight fans with a night of
seven exciting bouts including the Main Event featuring Middleweight
Anthony Thompson (20-1, 15 KO's) who looks to extend his current
five-bout winning streak against the always dangerous Anthony Boone
(10-4-1, 4 KO's). In the semi-main event, Southern California
prospects, Victor Ortiz, (12-1, 8 KO's) of Oxnard, CA, and
undefeated Freddie Barrera, (10-0, 1 KO) from Colton, CA, face off
in an eight round Lightweight bout. Showtime will televise the two
bouts at 11PM ET/PT. Doors open at 5PM, with the first bell
scheduled for 5:30PM. For tickets and information, call (213)
219-1105.