Cayo Headlines Night of Boxing/MMA at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Dominican Republic

Posted on | October 10, 2011 | No Comments

On November 6 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Robert Waterman’s Knockout Entertainment and Florida-based Warriors Boxing and MMA athletes provided by Dave O’Donnell’s Ultimate Challenge MMA will present “Let’s Get Ready to Rock!” a night of world-class professional boxing and mixed martial arts at this luxurious resort set in the middle of paradise.

This new Hard rock Hotel Casino, the world’s first all-inclusive Hard Rock property, offers 1800 of the most luxurious hotel rooms you will stay in at a Caribbean resort, In addition to the hotel the resort is proud to offer a Jack Nickalus designed golf course. 60,000 square foot spa, 48,000 square foot casino, 11 expansive pools and the new ORO nightclub.

“We are very honoured and proud to be hosting this prominent MMA/Boxing event here at our resort and are ready to welcome many first time visitors who will pleasantly surprised with what we have to offer,” said Eddie Lynn, The General Manager of Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana (www.hardrockhotelpuntacana.com).

The boxing main event will feature an eight-round super lightweight clash between two Dominican Republic residents as Former World Title Challenger Víctor “Mermelada” Cayo (29-2, 18 KOs) of Santo Domingo faces Santiago de los Caballeros’ Nelson Sanchez (7-2, 3 KOs).

Blessed with very fast hands and a ton of heart, the IBF #8 rated Cayo will be making his first ring appearance since his thrilling ESPN2-televised war against fellow top contender Lamont Peterson and is looking forward to put on a great show for the fans in his homeland.

Sanchez will have a formidable task in front of him, as Cayo’s only losses have come against the world’s best.

The boxing co-main event will feature an intriguing six-round featherweight match-up between Santo Domingo, undefeated Jenifel Vicente (21-0-2, 14 KOs) and Reading, Pennsylvania’s Lucian Gonzalez (9-6-1,1 KO).

Since fighting to a draw in two of his first three professional fights Vicente has been one of the hottest prospects in boxing, having scored knockouts in six of his last seven victories.

Also fighting on the boxing part of the card will be WBC Youth Intercontinental Featherweight Champion Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna (16-0, 12 KOs) of La Romana, Dominican Republic. Fortuna is a former amateur Pan American silver medalist and two-time Independence Cup gold medalist who has been tearing up the professional ranks in impressive fashion. His last four victims were against opponents with a combined 37-5 record, and he scored knockouts over three of them. He will face Panamanian Leopoldo “El Tiburon” Arrocha (10-16-2, 4KO`s) in a six-round featherweight battle.

In a four-round lightweight attraction knockout artist Jorge “Catano” Maysonet Jr. (4-0, 3 KOs) vs. TBA. 20-year-old Maysonet is a former member of the Puerto Rican National Boxing Team and was a highly decorated amateur. He is the son of former world title challenger Jorge Luis Maysonet.

This world class international boxing and MMA tournament will be the first of its type to be streamed live and exclusively around the world on www.Youtube.com/live

About Hard Rock International

With a total of 173 venues in 51 countries, including 136 cafes and 15 Hotels/Casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world’s most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya, Bali, Macau, Penang, Singapore and Punta Cana. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced including Panama Megapolis, scheduled to open in 2011; and Hungary, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2013. Hard Rock International is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc.

For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, visit www.hardrockhotels.com. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.