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(ORANGE, CA) April 5 - For ten years, Thompson Boxing Promotions has delivered the best fights and fighters to boxing fans throughout the Southern California area, developing world champions such as Timothy Bradley and Yonnhy Perez in the process.

On Friday, April 23rd, this tradition of excellence continues, as junior welterweight standouts Mauricio "El Maestro" Herrera and Efren "Huracan" Hinojosa collide in the eight round main event of "Path to Glory" at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California.

Also in action will be top prospects Efrain Esquivas, Patrick Lopez, Abraham Lopez and Eric Garcia.

Tickets for "PATH TO GLORY", priced at $75, $45, and $30, are available now and may be purchased by calling 714-935-0900.

Back in action for the first time since his controversial split decision defeat to former world champion Mike Anchondo last December, rising junior welterweight star Mauricio Herrera (13-1, 6 KOs) is vowing to take matters into his own hands from here on out. And after finishing four of his last six victories by knockout, it's clear that the Riverside native has what it takes to bring his own judges to each fight.

With 30 wins and 15 years in the fight game, you will find few fighters more experienced at the world-class level than Efren Hinojosa (30-7-1, 17 KOs). And after being in with the likes of Ivan Robinson, Lamar Murphy, Robert Guerrero, and John Molina, Hinojosa has paid his dues, and is ready to show Mauricio Herrera just what it likes to square off with one of the sport's true veterans.

2006 National Golden Gloves champion Efrain Esquivas (7-0, 5 KOs) has made a seamless transition to the pro ranks, winning all seven of his pro bouts. Currently riding a four fight knockout streak, the Carson native will look to build on his January win over Randy Arrellin at the Doubletree when he takes on an opponent to be announced in a six round super bantamweight matchup.

Venezuelan southpaw Patrick "El Elegante" Lopez (18-2, 11 KOs) returns to the ring on April 23rd, hoping to extend a three-fight winning streak that has seen him defeat Tyler Ziolkowski, Sergio Rivera, and John Brown in successive bouts. Now closing in on a world ranking in 2010, Lopez is ready for whoever dares to stand across the ring from him later this month.

10-0 with 8 knockouts as a pro, 22-year old featherweight prospect Abraham Lopez has turned plenty of heads in just two years as a pro. Making his fourth appearance at the Doubletree Hotel on April 23rd, Lopez will face an opponent to be determined in a six round bout.

Opening up the card will be a four round junior middleweight bout pitting Rancho Cucamonga's Eric Garcia (4-1-1, 1 KO) against an opponent to be named shortly.

"Path to Glory" is presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions in association with Fox Sports en Español and brought to the boxing audience by Lucas Oil, is what drives you!

Bouts subject to change. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the first bell rings at 7:45pm. The Doubletree Hotel is located at 222 North Vineyard Avenue in Ontario. The hotel phone number is 909-937-0900.