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Join as Pipeline Brickell Hosts “Fight Doctor” Ferdie Pacheco for a Discussion on Art and Life Experiences 

Acclaimed artist and Muhammad Ali’s longtime ring-side doctor shares an intimate evening of story-telling and conversation about Miami’s evolution as a cultural & arts hub

MIAMI, FL – Pipeline Brickell, the newly-opened high-design shared office space in the heart of Brickell, will host Dr. Ferdie Pacheco. He will speak about Miami’s evolution as a cultural and arts destination and how the Cuban community has played a key role in the city’s flourishing. Of Cuban roots, the Miami-based artist has not only been recognized for his famous paintings of world leaders – more than a dozen are currently exhibited at Pipeline – but served as Muhammad Ali’s former physician and corner man and also enjoyed a long career as a legendary boxing announcer.

His contributions to Miami’s community include opening a clinic for impoverished families in Overtown in the 1960s, serving as Ali’s corner man during 12 world boxing championships, and winning two Emmy Awards for his career as a television boxing analyst. A documentary of his life, The World of the Fight Doctor, was also screened at Miami International Film Festival in 2004. He is also the author and co-author of 14 books.

WHAT:             Members of the media are invited to cover this special discussion featuring Miami sports, arts and entertainment legend Ferdie Pacheco, alongside his talented wife Luisita Pacheco.

WHEN:            Thursday, January 17, 2013 @ 6-8p.m.

WHERE:       Pipeline Brickell — 1101 Brickell Avenue, South Tower – 8th Floor, Miami, FL 33131

PHOTO/INTERVIEWS: Visuals include Ferdie and Luisita Pacheco telling stories, interacting with the audience and touring the space to discuss the paintings in the exhibit.

MEDIA CONTACT:       For RSVPs/questions, contact Yudi Fernandez: (305) 725-8262 / yudi@schwartz-media.com