NO. 1 MEXICAN FIGHTER JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ TO HOLD ROUSING FAN RALLY AT PLACITA OLVERA IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES TO KICK OFF MULTI-CITY PRESS TOUR

Posted on | May 15, 2009 | No Comments

SUNDAY, MAY 17 AT 12 NOON PT

Rally To Feature Boxing Superstars, Hot Prospects,

Live Mariachi Band & Fan Giveaways

**OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**

WHO: JUAN MANUEL “DINAMITA” MARQUEZ

Five Time World Champion in Three Weight Divisions

“VICIOUS” VICTOR ORTIZ

Top Junior Welterweight Contender

And Many More!

WHAT: Public fan rally to support Juan Manuel Marquez as he prepares to face Floyd Mayweather in the most difficult challenge of their respective careers and a battle for the ages. A real Los Angeles welcome is expected for Marquez who is the most popular and dominant Mexican fighter in the sport today as is he joined by other hot boxing prospects at the historic “Placita Olvera.”

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to support their national heroes.

WHEN: Sunday, May 17th

12 Noon PT

WHERE: Placita Olvera

125 Paseo De La Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

PARKING: El Pueblo Parking Lot

615 North Main (Corner of Main and Cesar Chavez)

FACTS: Mayweather vs. Marquez: “Number One/Numero Uno,” is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and Southwest Airlines. The 12-round bout will take place July 18th at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be produced & distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9pm ET / 6pm PT.

ANOTHER LA EVENT:

FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ TO HOLD LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY CENTRAL LIBRARY OUTDOOR PLAZA

MONDAY, MAY 18 AT 2:00PM PT

**OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**

WHO: FLOYD MAYWEATHER, Six Time World Champion in Five Weight Divisions

JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ, Five Time World Champion in Three Weight Divisions

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO of Mayweather Promotions

OSCAR DE LA HOYA, President of Golden Boy Promotions

WHAT: FLOYD MAYWEATHER and JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ will host a Los Angeles press conference to announce their July 18th mega-fight at MGM Grand and live on HBO Pay-Per-View.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early.

WHEN: Monday, May 18

1:00pm PT – Media Arrival/Lunch at Café Pinot Restaurant

2:00pm PT – Press Conference Begins

WHERE: Café Pinot Restaurant (press entrance)

400 S. Hope Street Los Angeles, CA 90071 (corner of Hope and Flower)

*Followed by press conference at Outdoor Plaza

PARKING: Westlawn Garage

Entrance on Flower St. between 5th and 6th St. (Underground Lot at Los Angeles Public Library Central Library)

FACTS: Mayweather vs. Marquez: “Number One/Numero Uno” is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and Southwest Airlines. The 12-round bout will take place July 18th at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be produced & distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9pm ET / 6pm PT.