LAS VEGAS, NV (Agosto 12, 2015) – Loitando na súa loita primeiro título mundial en Martes setembro 29, 2015, Puerto Rican contedor super lixeiro (WBA #9) , Carlos Velasquez (19-1, 12 Kos), está ansioso para dar invicto WBA Campión do Mundo, Javier Fortuna (28-0-1, 20 Kos), his first loss. The PBC on FOX Sports 1 vai transmitir a loita desde 9PM ET Hora Do Leste / 6PM PT. Ticket sales and venue for Fortuna vs. Velasquez será anunciado en breve.

Velasquez, que representou Puerto Rico no 2004 Xogos Olímpicos, 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.

“Dende que eu era un neno novo, Sempre me imaxinei como un campión do mundo,” Dixo 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, Espero obter crédito para derrotar un loitador top como Fortuna.”

Trained by boxing guru Roberto Norris, e guiada por nutricionista / adestrador de forza Anxo “Memorando” Heredia, Velasquez sente que ten o equipo certa de que pode levalo arriba.

“Eu creo que eu teño un gran adestrador Roberto en Norris, que entende Me.” continuación Velasquez. “Está me traballar en todos os meus puntos fortes, bringing out the best in what I do best. Memo is getting my body in top condition. Eu me sinto gran. I’m going to be at my best when I step in the ring with Fortuna.”