Famous brothers collide on ESPN2!
K2 Promotions has announced a June 17 ESPN2-televised card at the Table Mountain Casino in Friant, California. In the 12 round main event, Carlos Navarro (26-3-1, 21 KOs, brother of Olympian and super flyweight contender Jose Navarro) and Bobby Pacquiao (21-11-3, 9 KOs, brother of super featherweight superstar Manny Pacquiao) battle it out for the WBC Continental Americas super featherweight championship. K2 Promotions, owned by Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, had previously only promoted cards which featured their heavyweight world championship fights. But when the opportunity to promote a show on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights became available, K2 eagerly jumped in, “We are excited to bring world class boxing to Table Mountain Casino and all of the boxing fans in Central California,” said Tom Loeffler, Managing Director for K2 Promotions. WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will be in attendance. Roy Englebrecht Promotions, who will handle the logistics and operations for the show. Tickets are on sale now, priced at $75, $45, $25, and $15. A special MEET THE CHAMPIONS Post-Fight VIP Reception is also being offered for an additional $20. Call 559-822-7777.
