LAS VEGAS, NV (Agosti 12, 2015) – Mapigano katika ulimwengu wa kwanza wake hatimiliki bout juu Jumanne Septemba 29, 2015, Puerto Rican super lightweight mgombea (WBA #9) , Carlos Velasquez (19-1, 12 Kos), hamu kubwa ya kutoa undefeated WBA Dunia Champion, Javier Fortuna (28-0-1, 20 Kos), his first loss. The PBC on FOX Sports 1 itakuwa televise bout kuanzia saa 9ET Mashariki Time / 6PM PT. Ticket sales and venue for Fortuna vs. Velasquez yatatangazwa hivi karibuni.

Velasquez, ambao kuwakilishwa Pwetoriko katika 2004 Olimpiki, 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.

“Tangu nilipokuwa kijana mdogo, Mimi daima pichani mwenyewe kama bingwa wa dunia,” 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, I hope kupata mikopo kwa ajili ya kuwashinda mpiganaji juu kama Fortuna.”

Trained by boxing guru Roberto Norris, na kuongozwa na lishe / nguvu kocha Angel “Memo” Heredia, Velasquez anahisi yeye ana timu haki ambayo yanaweza kumpeleka juu.

“Naamini nina kocha mkuu Roberto Norris, ambaye anaelewa Mimi.” kuendelea Velasquez. “Yeye got me kufanya kazi katika pointi yangu yote nguvu, bringing out the best in what I do best. Memo is getting my body in top condition. Najisikia kubwa. I’m going to be at my best when I step in the ring with Fortuna.”