Sonny Franco to be Ring Announcer for XFA (Xtreme Fighting Association TM)

The Xtreme Fighting Association TM (XFA) announced that Sonny Franco has signed on as the official Ring Announcer for the XFA. He joins XFA Commentators, Lisa "The Black Widow" King, Black Belt Magazine Hall of Famer, and Gary Alexander (The MMA Show) rounding out the XFA broadcast team.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 30, 2008 -- The Xtreme Fighting Association TM (XFA) announced that Sonny Franco has signed on as the official Ring Announcer for the XFA. He joins XFA Commentators, Lisa "The Black Widow" King, Black Belt Magazine Hall of Famer, and Gary Alexander (The MMA Show) rounding out the XFA broadcast team.

Christopher Reis, President of the XFA stated, "We're very excited to have Sonny Franco working with us. He is well known, talented, affable and a very professional announcer. We believe his experience and personality will be an asset to our organization, Sonny truly is a crowd pleaser and captivating performer."

Sonny Franco is an experienced Professional MMA and Boxing Announcer who has announced shows for Promoters both in Nevada and California. His shows have been broadcasted on HDNet and various Internet broadcasts. Sonny has also done some Radio voice over work and commercial work for various MMA events and non-related products and services.

He is a Veteran of the United States Army and served in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and is currently a State Law Enforcement Officer. He has a Bachelors degree in Business from Azusa Pacific University and will be pursuing his Masters degree in the near future. In addition to his Law Enforcement and Professional Announcing career, Sonny is also the creator of the Non-profit organization "Mentors for Youth at Risk Workshop" where he and two of his colleagues mentor to youth at risk in the juvenile justice system.

Married and father of two children, Sonny enjoys being with family and friends, the outdoors, and achieving new goals. His aspirations include reaching the ranks of the great Announcers, and establishing a long lasting professional reputation as a solid performer.

"Better to give than to take

Smarter is he that learns from his mistake

Live your dreams and face all fears

Live life like it was meant to be and enjoy the rest of your years"

-Sonny Franco

About The Xtreme Fighting Association (XFA)

The Xtreme Fighting Association TM (XFA) is a Professional Full Contact Stand-Up Fighting Organization. It's stand-up, knock em' down, or knock em' out fighting, where only the best men and women are left standing! The XFA's debut event will be held on March 22, 2008 at the Las Vegas Hilton. For more information or to purchase tickets: www.XFAlive.com

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