YORI BOY CAMPAS READY TO TEST YET ANOTHER EMERGING MIDDLEWEIGHT STAR

Respected Mexican warrior faces charismatic emerging star John Duddy at The Garden on September 29

New York, NY (August 23, 2006) – Luis Ramon “Yori Boy” Campas (88-8, 72 KO’s) is known and respected for his valiant, toe to toe fighting style and for fearlessly challenging some of the best middleweight fighters of the last two decades including two living legends.

While some of us in the news media opine and offer up our assessments about the best middleweight fighters of recent times, Yori Boy can attest to their brilliance by vividly remembering the severe beatings he has suffered by their hands. Yori Boy gallantly and bravely lost to “Golden Boy” Oscar de la Hoya (TKO, 7th Rd, 2003), Oba Carr (TKO, 8th Rd, 2000), Fernando “El Feroz” Vargas (Rtd, 8th Rd, 1998), Jose Luis “El Maestrito” Lopez (Rtd, 5th Rd, 1996) and Felix “Tito” Trinidad (TKO, 4th Rd, 1994).



Interestingly, Yori Boy said that of all the terrific and hard-punching stars listed above, “El Maestrito” Lopez “has the hardest punching power by far. I feel he is the best fighter I have ever faced.” Yori Boy’s remark is surprising given the brutal power that former Puerto Rican champion, Felix “Tito” Trinidad possessed at his prime when he defeated Yori Boy, and given the overall superior boxing skills displayed by De la Hoya.

Well, now Yori Boy is ready to test yet another middleweight emerging star, Ireland’s John Duddy, a charismatic middleweight born in Derry, Ireland but residing in New York City since 2002. Duddy’s well balanced boxing skills, with an aggressive style and a remarkable left jab are some of the reasons he has been able to garner an impressive 17-0 record with 15 KO’s.

Beyond his boxing skills, Duddy has movie star looks, a warm personality, plus a deep allegiance to his Irish roots. This package make him a bankable star not only among Irish and Irish-American fans but also crosses over to other boxing fans, including women who appreciate his manly allure (think of him as a potential Irish version of Oscar de la Hoya).

Defeating Yori Boy would add shine and credibility to Duddy’s career.

That makes for an attractive card at New York City’s “Boxing Mecca,” Madison Square Garden, on September 29. Tickets are available at the Garden Office or through Ticketmaster by calling 212-307-7171 or at www.ticketmaster.com and www.thegarden.com.

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