Las Vegas, NV (August 12, 2015) – Whawhai i roto i tona a'ee taitara ao tuatahi i runga i Tuesday Mahuru 29, 2015, Puerto Rican nguha super ono tekau (WBA #9) , Carlos Velasquez (19-1, 12 Koó), Ko te vēkeveke ki te hoatu tūturu WBA World Champion, Javier Fortuna (28-0-1, 20 Koó), his first loss. The PBC on FOX Sports 1 ka televise te a'ee tīmata i 9PM ET Time Eastern / 6PM PT. Ticket sales and venue for Fortuna vs. Kia ka kauwhautia Velasquez tata.

Velasquez, nana nei kanohi Puerto Rico i roto i te 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.

“Mai ake i ahau he kuao tamaiti, Whakaahua tonu ahau i ahau ano he toa te ao,” 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, Te ti'aturi nei e ahau te tiki i ahau nama mō te hinga i te toa runga rite Fortuna.”

Trained by boxing guru Roberto Norris, a arahina ana e nutritionist / kaha kaiako Anahera “Manatu” Heredia, Velasquez ongo'i e ia te rōpū tika e taea te tango ia ia ki te tihi.

“Whakapono ana ahau i ahau he kaiako nui i roto i te Roberto Norris, te tangata e matau ana ki ahau.” tonu Velasquez. “Ngā Ua mahi ahau e ia i runga i toku ngā kaha katoa, bringing out the best in what I do best. Memo is getting my body in top condition. Ite ahau nui. I’m going to be at my best when I step in the ring with Fortuna.”