‘VICIOUS’ VICTOR ORTIZ ADDED TO THE DE LA HOYA VS. FORBES “HOMECOMING” UNDERCARD

Posted on | May 1, 2008 | No Comments

BOXING’S HOTTEST 140-POUND PROSPECT TO BATTLE DAIRO ESALAS SATURDAY

LOS ANGELES, May 1 – Boxing’s hottest junior welterweight prospect, 21-year old ‘Vicious’ Victor Ortiz, has been added as the featured attraction on the undercard of Oscar de la Hoya’s “Homecoming” bout against Steve Forbes this Saturday night at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.

Oxnard, California’s Ortiz (20-1-1, 15 KOs), coming off of a devastating first round knockout win over former world champion Carlos Maussa last November, will face seasoned veteran Dairo Esalas (31-12, 25 KOs) in a 10-round bout.

“I’m honored to be fighting on a Golden Boy Promotions card, especially one headlined by Oscar de la Hoya,” said Ortiz. “It’s a homecoming for me as well, and I plan on putting on a great show for all of my Los Angeles-based fans Saturday night.”

“Homecoming” is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Tournament of Contenders, AEG and The Home Depot Center and sponsored by Cazadores, Tecate, Rockstar Energy Drink, Southwest Airlines and Affliction Clothing. The De La Hoya vs. Forbes match-up will be televised live by HBO’s World Championship Boxing beginning at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 213-480-3232 or by visiting ticketmaster.com. Group tickets, VIP packages and Hospitality packages are available by calling 1-877-AEG-TICKETS (1-877-234-8425) or by visiting www.aegtickets.com.

For more information on the “Homecoming” weekend, please visit www.goldenboypromotions.com.