"TOO CLOSE TO CALL"
BARRERA VS JUAREZ II

Barrera vs Juarez II
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Distributed by Canadastar Boxing Inc.
To Canadian Commercial Locations
On Closed Circuit-Pay Per View

THE BOUT

Two warriors, one ring. Four fists, one great fight. Just 12 rounds, too close to call. So why not do it again.

On Saturday, September 15, Marco Antonio Barrera and Rocky Juarez will pick up where they left off in May as they determine once and for all the best 130-pound fighter in the world.

"Barrera-Juarez II - Too Close to Call" headlines a hard-hitting night of boxing presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Main Events.

In the first bout between these combatants, held on Saturday, May 20 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif., Barrera scored a hard-fought 12-round split decision over Juarez, a result that provoked weeks of discussion among fight fans who had varying opinions on the final verdict of the fight. However, one thing was not in dispute and that was the high leel of fist skills and heart displayed by both men throughout the epic battle; one which simply begs for rematch.

"This was a great fight between two great fighters in May and I am looking forwrd to seeing them do it again September 16th," said Golden boy Promotions President, Oscar De La Hoya. "Marco wants to prove that the first win was no fluke and Rocky wants that title belt around his waist. This is a wr in the making."

"Barrera and Juarez both showed tremendous heart and courage in their first fight" said HBO PPV's Mark Taffet. "The rematch has the sizzle and anticipation that every fight fan wants."

"We are appreciative of the opportuity for a rematch and we believe Juarez will emerge victorious," said Main Events' Kathy Duva.

Marco Antonio Barrera (62-4, 42 KOs) has a commitment to excellence few fighters have today. A world champion in three weight classes with more than 60 wins to his name, it is hard to believe that the Mexico City native is only 32 years old. He fights with the vigor of a man 10 years his junior and that has led him to victories over the likes of Erik Morales, Johnny Tapia, Kevin Kelley, Paulie Ayala, Agapito Sanchez and Kennedy McKinney over the course of his more than 16-year pro career. And he is not done yet.

Rocky Juarez (25-2, 18 KOs), however, would like to join Morales, Junior Jones and Manny Pacquiao as the only fighters to beat Barrera. The 2000 U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist came close to achieving this feat in May. An aggressive fighter with impressive power who holds wins over Guty Espadas Jr. and Zahir Raheem, Juarez would like to even the score with Barrera September 16; it is a formidable task but one which he believes he is capable of fulfilling.

A stellar undercard will be announced at a later date.