LAS VEGAS, NV (Lúnasa 12, 2015) – Troid ina bout teideal chéad domhan ar Dé Máirt Meán Fómhair 29, 2015, Puerto Rican contender Super lightweight (WBA #9) , Carlos Velasquez (19-1, 12 Kos), Tá fonn a thabhairt undefeated WBA World Champion, Javier Fortuna (28-0-1, 20 Kos), his first loss. The PBC on FOX Sports 1 Beidh televise an bout tosú ag 9PM ET Am Oirthir / 6PM PT. Ticket sales and venue for Fortuna vs. Beidh Velasquez a fógraíodh go luath.

Velasquez, a rinne ionadaíocht Puerto Rico sa 2004 Cluichí Oilimpeacha, 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.

“Ó shin i leith bhí mé ina bhuachaill óg, Sa phictiúr mé i gcónaí mé féin mar curadh domhanda,” 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, Tá súil agam mé creidmheasa a fháil defeating Trodaire barr mhaith Fortuna.”

Trained by boxing guru Roberto Norris, agus faoi threoir ag saineolaí cothúcháin / cóiste neart Angel “Meamram” Heredia, Mothaíonn Velasquez tá sé ar an bhfoireann cheart gur féidir dó a ghlacadh chun an barr.

“Creidim go bhfuil mé cóiste mór i Roberto Norris, a thuigeann me.” ar leanúint Velasquez. “Sé fuair obair dom ar mo pointí láidre, bringing out the best in what I do best. Memo is getting my body in top condition. Is dóigh liom go hiontach. I’m going to be at my best when I step in the ring with Fortuna.”