Donaire-Montiel Fight Features Mark Melligen Vs. Gabriel Martinez in Undercard

The first major boxing event of 2011 between Filipino Nonito Donaire and Mexican Fernando Montiel in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 19, will feature another Filipino boxer Mark Melligen and Mexican Gabriel Martinez.

The Donaire-Montiel fight will likewise feature Mike Jones and Jesus Soto-Karass for a welterweight rematch.

Melligen, who was born in Bacolod City, Philippines and currently residing in Los Angeles, California, has a professional record of 20-2.

The 24-year old southpaw is currently training at the ALA Gym in Cebu, Philippines. He is scheduled to arrive in Las Vegas on Jan. 15 and continue training at the Floyd Mayweather gym.

In his last fight at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Cebu  last October, Melligen scored an impressive  third round TKO over Bladimir Hernandez.

He fought Norberto Gonzales (18-1; 12 KO) of Mexico on April 10, 2010. The bout took place at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Melligen won the fight by unanimous decision after 10 rounds, with the scores of 100-90 in all the judges' scorecards.

Melligen's opponent, Gabriel Martinez has a professional record of 27 fights winning 24 with one loss, one draw and one no contest.

On April 18, 2008, Martinez lost his only fight to top welterweight prospect, Mexican Saul Alvarez. On May 29, 2010 Martinez fought one of the best welterweights Jesus Soto Karass, the fight was ruled a No Contest after an unintentional headbutt.

Martinez is 23 years old and stands 5'10 inches with a reach of 73 inches while Melligen stands five feet and seven inches.

Meanwhile, tickets to Montiel vs. Donaire, priced at $250, $125, $50 and $25, not including applicable service charges, go on-sale Next Thursday!  December 23, at Noon PT.

They can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations (select Smith's Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. 

To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Mandalay Bay at [phone] or Ticketmaster at [phone].  Tickets also will be available for purchase at www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com