LAS VEGAS, NV (Out 12, 2015) – Batay nan bout tit premye nan mond l 'sou Madi septanm 29, 2015, Pòtoriken super ki lejè contender (WBA #9) , Carlos Velásquez (19-1, 12 Ko), se anvi ba undefeated WBA Mondyal Champion, Javier Fortuna (28-0-1, 20 Ko), his first loss. The PBC on FOX Sports 1 pral televize bout la kòmanse nan 9PM ET Tan lès / 6PM PT. Ticket sales and venue for Fortuna vs. Velásquez pral anonse yon ti tan.

Velásquez, ki moun ki reprezante Puerto Rico nan la 2004 Olympics, 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.

“Tout tan tout tan depi m 'te yon jèn ti gason, Mwen toujou foto tèt mwen tankou yon chanpyon nan lemonn,” Di 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, Mwen espere ke mwen jwenn kredi pou bat yon avyon de gè tèt tankou Fortuna.”

Trained by boxing guru Roberto Norris, ak gide pa nitrisyonis / antrenè fòs Angel “Memo” Heredia, Velásquez santi l li te gen ekip la dwa ki ka pran l 'nan tèt la.

“Mwen kwè ke mwen gen yon gwo antrenè nan Roberto Norris, ki konprann mwen.” kontinye Velásquez. “Li te resevwa m 'ap travay sou tout pwen fò m', bringing out the best in what I do best. Memo is getting my body in top condition. Mwen santi mwen gwo. I’m going to be at my best when I step in the ring with Fortuna.”