Laredo is quietly becoming one of the premier fight cities. It has an impassioned and knowledgeable fan base that supports its local fighters. At the same time the "Gateway City" is producing several elite-level fighters such as Jorge Castaneda, Josh Juarez, and Nick Molina, in the amateur ranks, Jennifer Lozano has become a national and international champion and is currently representing Team USA in Turkey. There's a ton of talent for a city of around 250,000 people and now there's a promoter, a former fighter, who knows the industry inside and out, who wants to big that talent to the world championship stage. Former fighter and Laredo resident Carlos Alcocer founded Alcocer Entertainment and plans on bringing at least five fights a year to the Gateway City. Alcocer stated "that's what I am trying to do with my promotions give them at least five fights a year and get their records up. I know I can help the guys get their record up, I can protect my own from Laredo and give them a pathway to a championship and not just throw them to the lions"
The loyal fan base will certainly support more boxing shows and consistently show up for their Laredo fighters. There is something about Laredo fighters that is unique in boxing today. They simply aren't afraid to take the toughest fights. They aren't trying to take easy fights and build their record, they'll fight anyone, anytime. as Alcocer described "Everyone wants to watch a video on the opponent, check him out see some flaws but these Laredo fighters are ready to fight...They're not scared of anyone, it's a pretty tough city"
As for the night's main event, it's an intriguing and competitive fight between local fan favorite Jorge Ramos (7-3-1) vs Alec Magee (7-2) of El Paso. A huge fight and a must-win for both men and one that neither hesitated to accept as the promoter shared "they both said yes, they didn't hesitate at all! it's going to be a really good fight"
In the evening's co-main event is the highly touted undefeated prospect Nick Molina, a fighter everyone agrees has the talent and ability to reach the highest of highs will battle in a light heavyweight attraction against an opponent who has not yet been confirmed.
In other bouts of note Daniel “The Disciple” Villarreal who has a huge, loyal, following from Zapata will be in action and Robert Ocampo who is currently in camp with WBC super featherweight International silver champ Jorge Castaneda will be making his pro debut as well.
It's an absolutely talent-loaded card and the first in a series that will help these young upstarts stay bust improve their craft and move on to bigger fights in the future. Fights that Alcocer thinks they can still do here in Laredo at the Arena "Sames Auto Arena" saying "there's a big arena, I feel that we can bring belts here and pack the arena"