NEW YORK – September 5, 2019 - Непобеждаван полусредна категория перспектива Brandun Lee will make his television debut against Nicaraguan Милтън арауз in the eight-round opening bout of a three-fight ShoBox: Новото поколение telecast on Friday, Септември 20 живеят на SHOWTIME (10:30 p.m. ET / PT) from La Hacienda Event Center in Midland, Texas.
В предварително обявения основното събитие, Midland native and fast-rising prospect Майкъл Дутховър ще се изправят ShoBox ветеран Thomas Mattice in a 10-round lightweight bout while undefeated featherweight prospects Вила Рубен (16-0, 5 Нокаута) и Enrique Vivas (17-0, 9 Нокаута) clash in a 10-round matchup.
Билети за събитието, which is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing in association with GH3 Promotions, Garcia Promotions and Now Boxing Promotions, са с цени $120, $100 и $80 и могат да бъдат закупени онлайн наwww.haciendamidland,с или като се обадите 432-563-3737.
Super lightweight prospect Lee (15-0, 13 Нокаута), of La Quinta, Халиф. turned pro at 17 after a decorated amateur career (196-5). He has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney and Mauricio Herrera. Trained by his father Bobby, the 20-year-old has built up an 87-percent knockout ratio. A very active fighter, he had five bouts in 2018 and he will be facing his fourth opponent this year. He last fought on August 23 and is looking for a definitive win on his TV debut.
“I’m really excited about my first television fight on ShoBox and my first eight-round fight,", Заяви Лий. “I’m in camp training really hard with my dad and trainer. This is an amazing opportunity for me. I will not disappoint on September 20.”
27-годишният, Arauz (10-1-1, 5 Нокаута), of Jinotega, Никарагуа, had a successful amateur run. Той се бори 80 amateur bouts and compiled a record of 74 wins against six defeats. Той се обърна Pro в 2014 and won his first nine bouts. His lone loss came in May of 2017, when he was disqualified for repeated low blows against Angel Galo. Nicknamed “El Norteño”, Arauz will be fighting outside of his native Nicaragua for the first time on September 20.
“I’m very excited to showcase my talent on such a big network,” Arauz said. “Knowing so many great fighters had the opportunity to fight on ShoBox, I’m ready to put on a show. Also being able to come to the United States for the first time. I’m ready to give it my all and put on a great performance.”
Arauz said he’s aware of the undefeated Lee’s background and that he was also an outstanding amateur. “That’s not going to stop me, and I’m ready to give it my all and take it to him,” Arauz said. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me and I’m going to take advantage of it. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get the win.”
Бари Томпкинс ще извика екшъна от ринга заедно с историка на бокса Стив Фардъти и бившия световен шампион Раул Маркес, служещи като експертни анализатори. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Chuck McKean producing and Rick Phillips directing.
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