Former World Title Challenger Steve “The Mongoose“ Quinonez is changing hats from fighter to promoter as his newly formed promotional company Champion Promotions is hosting its first ever Boxing/MMA event at the beautiful Spot Light 29 Casino in Coachella, Ca. on November 28th, 2009

Several Inland fighters as well as other local Californians will have an opportunity to prove their talent in the international card “Clash of the Gladiators” inside the Spot Light Show room beginning at 6pm.

Michael “Lil Warrior” Franco, 15-0 (10 KO’s) will take on Nicky Bentz 36-6-2 (29 KO’s) from Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico in a 8 round Main event.

The fights:

In the feature bout WBC Intercontinental Youth Champion Michael “Lil Warrior” Franco of Mexican/Native American decent brings with him a legion of fans known as the “Warrior Nation” to all his bouts. The Mohawk sporting Franco is a big bantamweight and has been compared to Danny “Little Red“ Lopez who was also a big fighter for his division and carried crushing power in both hands that could bring a halt to any bout at any time. In his last outing the Lil Warrior moved up in weight to take on Juan Jose Beltran who was coming off a tremendous win over Japanese prospect Akihiko Nago of Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Beltran was down in the 2nd round against Franco from a punishing attack that forced him to his knees, referee Tony Crebs allowed the fight to continue but waived off the assault .38 seconds into the 4th round as Beltran was defenseless against the ropes.

The event will surely please both boxing and MMA enthusiasts with eight bouts to feed the need of fight fans. Coachella’s Angel Osuna will be taking on Jonny Moreno in a Middleweight bout over 4 rounds and Palm Springs Hugo Ramos will take on Hesperia’s Sammy Yniguez. Also on the card will be Alex Jimenez of Hemet and jr. Middleweight Eric Garcia of near by Rancho Cucamonga will round out the boxing side of the card. Not to be out done MMA fighters Nolen Ticman will debut against Camilo Gonzalez, undefeated Palm Springs resident Gilbert Vielmas will take on Chris Mercado and Jorge Valdez also of Palm Springs will take on Noah Tillis.

Tickets for this exciting professional boxing/MMA card start at just $20 for general seating and can be purchased by calling (800) 585-3737 or by visiting the Casino box office located at 46-200 Harrison Place Coachella, Ca 92236.

A press conference will be held on November 27th at 12:00 pm inside the Blue Bar Lounge located inside the Casino. Weigh in will begin at 2:00pm and the public is encouraged to attend.

Doors will open at 5:00pm and 1st bell is at 6:00pm