UNBEATEN ERISLANDY LARA FACES DANNY PEREZ
  IN MAIN EVENT; CARLOS VELASQUEZ IN CO-FEATURE

 AT THE HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO IN LAS VEGAS

LOS ANGELES – (March 8, 2010) – For years, SHOWTIME® has featured boxing’s top prospects and future World Champions on its hit series ShoBox: The New Generation, giving boxing fans a glimpse of the World Champions of tomorrow today.  On Friday, April 2, live on SHOWTIME, Golden Boy Promotions is proud to present its first event on the series.

Undefeated Cuban junior middleweight rising star Erislandy Lara puts his perfect record on the line against the always-dangerous Danny Perez in a 10-round main event and Puerto Rican featherweight standout Carlos Velasquez returns to dazzle fans in the co-feature on what promises to be a night to remember at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

“We’re proud to present our first ShoBox event and we promise that fans will see the quality of fights they’re accustomed to on the series,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions.  “Danny Perez will be Erislandy Lara’s toughest test to date and a fight I’m really looking forward to.  I’m also excited to see Carlos Velasquez back in the ring and if he can be impressive on April 2 on ShoBox, the sky’s the limit for him.”