Edgar Santana - The Pride of Spanish Harlem

The fan favorite Broadway Boxing series returns this summer with junior welterweight sensation Edgar “El Chamaco” Santana (24-3, 15 KOs) in the main event. On August 6th, Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment will host “Hot Fights…Summer in the City” at the legendary at B.B. King Blues Club (237 West 42nd Street) in the heart of Times Square.

“It will be a scorching card of boxing on a hot summer night in Times Square,” promised DiBella. “Santana is an emerging force in the junior welterweight division. This card will also showcase more top talent and the pro debuts of some of New York’s shining young stars. It will be a can’t miss event.”

Tickets are $160 (VIP seats and VIP tables), $100 (ringside seats and ringside tables), and $60 (standing room only). Due to the intimate size of the venue, only 550 seats are available and over 100 tickets have already been sold! A special pre-sale offer purchase is available by calling (212) 947-2577.

Edgar Santana joins Julio Pabon and Latino Sports’ RETIRE 21 campaign to request that Roberto Clemente’s playing number be officially retired by Major League Baseball.

Roberto Clemente is one of the best players to have played the game of baseball. His example goes beyond that of a great player, it exemplifies the ultimate sacrifice that great humanitarians give for their beliefs. His name is recognized and adorns hundreds of public and private institutions throughout this country, his homeland, Puerto Rico and throughout the world.

In honor of the movement Edgar Santana will begin to display a “Retire 21″ patch on his fight apparel and will engage in events that deliver that message.

For more information on the “Retire 21″ movement please visit www.retire21.org