Las Vegas, NV (August 12, 2015) – Ukulwa e yakhe yezwe yokuqala isihloko iziqubu on NgoLwesibili September 29, 2015, Puerto Rica Olwa super engasindi (WBA #9) , Carlos Velasquez (19-1, 12 Kos), uyakulangazelela ukunikeza Ezingakanqotshwa WBA World Champion, Javier Fortuna (28-0-1, 20 Kos), his first loss. The PBC on FOX Sports 1 ngeke televise the iziqubu kokuqala at 9PM ET Eastern Time / 6PM PT. Ticket sales and venue for Fortuna vs. Velasquez uzobe umemezele maduzane.

Velasquez, ababemelela Puerto Rico in the 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.

“Selokhu ngafika ngisewumfanyana, Ngihlale afanekiselwa mina njengomuntu iqhawe somhlaba,” 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, Ngithemba udumo ukwehlula ukulwa top like Fortuna.”

Trained by boxing guru Roberto Norris, futhi abaqondiswa yiyo okunomsoco / umqeqeshi amandla Angel “Memo” Heredia, Velasquez uzizwa unomthwalo ithimba ilungelo angathatha kuye phezulu.

“Ngikholwa abe umqeqeshi omkhulu in Roberto Norris, oqonda Me.” waqhubeka Velasquez. “Uthi safike kimi ukusebenza on wonke amaphuzu sami esinamandla, bringing out the best in what I do best. Memo is getting my body in top condition. Ngizizwa enkulu. I’m going to be at my best when I step in the ring with Fortuna.”