LAS VEGAS, NV (Avgust 12, 2015) – Boj v svoji prvi svetovni naslov dvoboj na Torek september 29, 2015, Portoričan super lahke bojevnik (WBA #9) , Carlos Velasquez (19-1, 12 Kos), se želijo dati nepremagan WBA svetovni prvak, Javier Fortuna (28-0-1, 20 Kos), his first loss. The PBC on FOX Sports 1 bo Televizijski dvoboj se začne na 9PM ET Vzhodni čas / 6PM PT. Ticket sales and venue for Fortuna vs. Velasquez bo objavljen v kratkem.

Velasquez, ki je predstavljal Portorikom v 2004 Olimpijske igre, 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.

“Odkar sem bil mlad fant, Vedno sem si predstavljal kot svetovni prvak,” 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, Upam, da dobim kredit za poraz top borec kot Fortuna.”

Trained by boxing guru Roberto Norris, in se ravna po nutricionista / moč trenerja Angel “Memo” Heredia, Velasquez čuti, da ima pravo ekipo, ki mu lahko na vrh.

“Mislim, da imajo velik trener Roberto Norris, ki me razume.” nadaljevanje Velasquez. “On me je delal na vseh svojih močnih točk, bringing out the best in what I do best. Memo is getting my body in top condition. Počutim se odlično. I’m going to be at my best when I step in the ring with Fortuna.”