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Michael "The Brazilian Rocky" Oliveira
(photo by Mario Ferreira / MancheteUSA
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (November 11, 2013) - The official weigh-in and final press conference was held today in Paradise Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, for "Knockout Night at Hard Rock Live," presented by MO Productions, taking place on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Doors open at 6 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL.
Main Event - Junior Middleweights (10)
Michael Oliveira (21-1, 16 KOs), Miami, FL by way of Brazil 159 � lbs.
Norberto Gonzalez (19-2, 13 KOs), Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico 156 � lbs.
Co-Feature - Junior Middleweights (8)
Yuri Foreman (31-2, 8 KOs, Brooklyn, NY by way of Belarus and Israel 153 � lbs.
Javier Gomez (14-11, 10 KOs), Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico 156 lbs.
Light Heavyweights (10)
Yunieski Gonzalez (12-0, 8 KOs), Miami, FL by way of Cuba 177 lbs.
Jinner Guerrero (7-1, 6 KOs), Sucumbio, Ecuador 175 � lbs.
Lightweights (6)
Valentino Knowles (1-0), Miami, FL by way of The Bahamas 135 � lbs.
Ruben Ozuma (1-0), Wachula, FL 138 � lbs.
Featherweights (6)
Hairon Socarras (7-0, 5 KOs), Miami, FL by way of Cuba 123 � lbs.
Jhon Alberto Molina (32-26-3, 20 KOs), Miami, FL by way of Colombia 123 � lbs.
Super Middleweights (4)
Vilier Quinoz (5-0, 3 KOs), Miami, FL by way of Cuba 171 � lbs.
Marcus Brooks (7-15-1, 3 KOs), Colombia, SC by way of Puerto Rico 172 � lbs.
Heavyweights (4)
Robert Alfonso (2-0), Miami, FL by way of Cuba 244 � lbs.
Jamal Woods (3-8-1, 3 KOs), Forest City, AK 251 lbs.
Cruiserweights (4)
Steve Geffard (0-2), West Palm Beach, FL 190 � lbs.
Lamont Capers (1-2), Hawley, PA 189 � lbs.
(all fights and fighters subject to change)
"Knockout Night at Hard Rock Live," presented by MO Productions, will air live on SporTV, a Brazilian Sports television broadcast affiliate to TV Globo Network, and TNC in Argentina.
Tickets cost $79, $29 and $19*, all seats are reserved and available to purchase at Ticketmaster outlets online at www.myhrl.com, ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. *Additional fees may apply.
For more information about the November 12 "Knockout Night at Hard Rock Live" event please visit www.MichaelOliveira.com. You may friend Oliveira on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MichaelOliveiraboxing), or follow him on Twitter @RockyOliveira and Instagram @rockyoliveira.
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CONTACTS:
Bob Trieger, MO Productions, 978.664.4482, [email protected], @FightPublicist
Maria Fulfaro, Team Oliveira, [email protected]
Yaffa Mizrachi, Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, 954.327.7504, [email protected]
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino invites you to PLAYHARD! Play, stay, dine, and shop at South Florida's ultimate entertainment destination. Over 90 tables offer Blackjack, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker, Casino War and Let it Ride on a nearly three-acre casino floor. Additionally, over 2,500 slots include the Native-American Casino linked Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Separate high-limit rooms for table games and slots, in addition to a non-smoking room, are available for guests to enjoy. Loyal Player's Club members also have access to the exclusive VIP Plum Lounge and VIP Chef's Table show kitchen. The Poker Room at Seminole Hard Rock hosts various games and tournaments of Limit and No Limit Texas Hold 'em, 7-Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games. Located inside the casino is Hard Rock Cafe -Hollywood, part of Hard Rock's 138 globally recognized rock 'n' roll restaurants. The Green Lodging Certified by the State of Florida, AAA Four Diamond-rated resort showcases 500 luxurious guest rooms, 40,000 square feet of meeting room space, Rock Spa, award-winning restaurants, high-energy nightclubs, lounges and bars, boutique retail shops, the 350-seat Paradise Live theater and the 5,500-seat Hard Rock Live concert arena. Located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. Take I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1 800-937-0010 or visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com,facebook.com/seminolehardrockhollywood, twitter.com/SHRHollywood, instagram.com/semhardrockhollywood and youtube.com/semhardrockhollywood.
About Hard Rock Live
Hard Rock Live, a spectacular state-of-the-art facility, further expands the ultimate entertainment experience at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. This 5,500-seat indoor arena has attracted more than 1.5 million people since its opening in 2005, and has regularly hosted South Florida's greatest variety of musical acts such as Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Marc Anthony, Billy Joel, Andrea Bocelli, Tim McGraw and Carlos Santana; top comedians including Chris Rock, Robin Williams, Kathy Griffin and George Lopez; as well as major sporting events and events of major sports stars, from UFC matches to charity galas for Jason Taylor, Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade and more. For additional information, please visit www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com orwww.myhrl.com, facebook.com/MyHRL and twitter.com/hard_rock_live.
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