NEW YORK – September 5, 2019 – Undefeated welterweight prospect “Tôi là ứng cử viên số một cho WBA will make his television debut against Nicaraguan Milton Arauz in the eight-round opening bout of a three-fight ShoBox: Các thế hệ mới telecast on Friday, Tháng chín 20 sống trên SHOWTIME (10:30 giờ chiều. ET / PT) from La Hacienda Event Center in Midland, Texas.
Trong các sự kiện chính đã công bố trước đây, Midland native and fast-rising prospect Michael Dutchover sẽ phải đối mặt ShoBox cựu chiến binh Thomas Mattice in a 10-round lightweight bout while undefeated featherweight prospects Biệt thự Ruben (16-0, 5 Kos) và Enrique Vivas (17-0, 9 Kos) clash in a 10-round matchup.
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Super lightweight prospect Lee (15-0, 13 Kos), of La Quinta, Calif. 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,"Lee nói. “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.”
The 27-year-old, Arauz (10-1-1, 5 Kos), of Jinotega, Nicaragua, had a successful amateur run. He fought 80 amateur bouts and compiled a record of 74 wins against six defeats. Ông trở thành chuyên nghiệp trong 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.”
Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Chuck McKean producing and Rick Phillips directing.
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