LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Agost 12, 2015) – Barallant en la seva lluita pel títol del primer món en Dimarts setembre 29, 2015, Porto-riqueny contendent superlleuger (AMB #9) , Carlos Velásquez (19-1, 12 KOs), està disposat a donar l'invicte campió del món WBA, Javier Fortuna (28-0-1, 20 KOs), his first loss. The PBC on FOX Sports 1 televisarà la baralla a partir de les 9PM ET Hora Del Aquest / 6PM PT. Ticket sales and venue for Fortuna vs. Velásquez serà anunciat en breu.

Velásquez, que va representar a Puerto Rico en el 2004 Jocs Olímpics, 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.

“Des que era un nen, Sempre em vaig imaginar com un campió del món,” va dir Velásquez. “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, Espero tenir crèdit per derrotar un gran lluitador com Fortuna.”

Trained by boxing guru Roberto Norris, i guiats per la nutricionista / entrenador de força Àngel “Memoràndum” Heredia, Velásquez sent que té l'equip adequat que li pot portar al cim.

“Crec que tinc un gran entrenador en Roberto Norris, que m'entén.” contínua Velásquez. “Ell em té treballant en tots els meus punts forts, bringing out the best in what I do best. Memo is getting my body in top condition. Em sento molt bé. I’m going to be at my best when I step in the ring with Fortuna.”