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Present

BARRERA vs. CHAVEZ
“THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE” PRESS CONFERENCE

Saturday, March 25, 2006
from MGM Grand Garden Arena
Live on HBO World Championship Boxing

**PRESS CONFERENCE**

JESUS CHAVEZ AND MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA WILL MEET ON MARCH 25 AT THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA LIVE ON HBO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING

WHO: Marco Antonio Barrera (61-4-0, 41KO’s)
Jesus Chavez (43-3-0, 30 KO’s)

WHAT: Los Angeles press conference for the 12 round IBF Lightweight World Title.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 24, 2006
11:00 am – Lunch
11:30 am – Press Conference

WHERE: LA HUASTECA RESTAURANT
3150 East Imperial Hwy, Suite 100
Lynwood, California 90262
Telephone: 310-537-8800

WHY: Marco Antonio Barrera will attempt to make boxing history when he faces Jesus Chavez on Saturday, March 25. Currently, no other Mexican born fighter has ever won titles in four different divisions. If victorious, Barrera will be the first.

Superstar Jesus Chavez will make his first title defense against the legendary, Marco Antonio Barrera.

Chavez vs. Barrera will collide in a 12 round IBF Lightweight title bout. “The Ultimate Challenge” is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and will be aired live March 25 on HBO’s World Championship Boxing from the The MGM Grand Garden Arena, will broadcast live on HBO Sports beginning at 9:30 p.m. EST / 6:30 p.m. PST.

CONTACT:
Marylyn Aceves
Golden Boy Promotions
213-489-5631

Debbie Caplan
Golden Boy Promotions
818-831-4151

Scott Ghertner
MGM MIRAGE
702-891-7272

Raymond Stallone
HBO
212-512-1987