LAS VEGAS, NV (Augustus 12, 2015) – Veg in sy eerste wêreldtitel bout op Dinsdag September 29, 2015, Puerto Rikaanse super liggewig aanspraakmaker (WBA #9) , Carlos Velasquez (19-1, 12 Uitklophoue), is gretig om onoorwonne WBA wêreldkampioen gee, Javier Fortuna (28-0-1, 20 Uitklophoue), his first loss. The PBC on FOX Sports 1 sal die bout Televize begin by 9PM ET Eastern Time / 6PM PT. Ticket sales and venue for Fortuna vs. Velasquez sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

Velasquez, wat Puerto Rico verteenwoordig in die 2004 Olimpiese Spele, is thriving at the opportunity to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a world champion. He believes he has advantages that will lead him to victory. On the line with be Fortuna’s WBA World title.

“Vandat ek was 'n jong seun, Ek myself altyd uitgebeeld as 'n wêreldkampioen,” Said Velasquez. “Now I have a golden opportunity to accomplish that dream. It won’t be easy. Javier Fortuna is a very tough fighter with an undefeated record. He’s considered one of the best fighters in the division. Stylistically, he’s never been in the ring with a fighter like me. When I bring home the belt, Ek hoop ek kry krediet vir die verslaan 'n top vegter soos Fortuna.”

Trained by boxing guru Roberto Norris, en gelei deur dieetkundige / sterkte afrigter Angel “Memo” Heredia, Velasquez voel hy het die regte span wat hom kan neem om die top.

“Ek glo ek het 'n groot afrigter in Roberto Norris, wat verstaan ​​Me.” voortgesette Velasquez. “Hy het my werk op al my sterk punte, bringing out the best in what I do best. Memo is getting my body in top condition. Ek voel 'n groot. I’m going to be at my best when I step in the ring with Fortuna.”