Top Rank today announced a riveting matchup, Carlos ‘Famoso’ Hernandez vs. Bobby Pacquiao, for the big ‘One More Time’ championship card which will feature the epic rematch between Diego ‘Chico’ Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. Hernandez, trained by Rudy Hernandez, is rated WBC #5, WBO #10 in the super featherweight division. Carlos is a former world champion — the first-ever in any sport from the country of El Salvador — and he has been involved in disaster relief efforts there. “El Salvador has suffered a lot, but I am glad I was their first champion,” said Carlos, a national hero there. “After I won my world title, I went there to celebrate.” On Oct. 8, Carlos will take on Bobby Pacquiao who is the younger brother of superstar Manny Pacquiao. Bobby Pacquiao, 25, of The Philippines, has a record of 25-11-3 with 11 knockouts. He is coming off a stoppage of Carlos Navarro. Pacquiao has fought primarily in The Philippines since he turned pro in 1997. Corrales vs. Castillo is being promoted by Top Rank and Gary Shaw Productions in association with Caesars Palace and Wynn Las Vegas. Corrales and Castillo will be available on Showtime Pay Per View.
