Las Vegas, NV (Agustus 12, 2015) – Pajoang nya judul bout dunya kahiji dina Salasa September 29, 2015, Puerto Rican contender super lightweight (WBA #9) , Carlos Velasquez (19-1, 12 KOs), nyaéta hayang pisan méré undefeated WBA World Jawara, Javier Citatah (28-0-1, 20 KOs), his first loss. The PBC on FOX Sports 1 bakal televise bout nu dimimitian di 9PM et Time Wétan / 6PM PT. Ticket sales and venue for Fortuna vs. Velasquez bakal ngumumkeun teu lila.

Velasquez, anu digambarkeun Puerto Rico dina 2004 Olimpiade, 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.

“Kungsi saprak kuring budak ngora, Kuring sok gambar sorangan salaku jawara dunya,” Ngadawuh 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, Mugi kuring meunang kredit pikeun ngéléhkeun hiji bajoang top kawas Citatah.”

Trained by boxing guru Roberto Norris, jeung dipandu ku nutritionist / palatih kakuatan Malaikat “Mémo” Heredia, Velasquez karasaeun manéhna geus tim katuhu nu bisa di cokot manéhna nepi ka luhur.

“Kuring yakin mah boga palatih gede di Roberto Norris, anu understands Me.” terus Velasquez. “Manéhna nu meunang kuring digawé dina sadaya titik kuat mah, bringing out the best in what I do best. Memo is getting my body in top condition. Kuring ngarasa gede. I’m going to be at my best when I step in the ring with Fortuna.”