ORANGE, Californias. (November. 2, 2016) – Hard-hitting lightweight prospect Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 Kos) muudab oma Ameerika Ühendriike. television debut against unbeaten Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 6 Kos) see Reede, November. 4, alates Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Californias.
Freitas vs. Mendez is scheduled for eight rounds and kicks off a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on Showtime juures 10:30 Pärastlõunal. JA/PT (hilinenud Läänerannikul).
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Mendez, who is trained by the well-regarded Joel Diaz, is putting the finishing touches on a training camp that saw him spar against former world champions Victor Ortiz, Ruslan Provodnikov and elite prospect Vergil Ortiz.
Thompson Boxing caught up with the 26-year-old slugger from Indio, Californias. and got his take on see reede ShoBox fight.
(On your first time fighting in front of a nationally televised audience) ...
“See on suurepärane võimalus. I always push myself to the limits and this fight is no different. I have a fan-friendly style that the SHOWTIME audience is going to love.”
(On paper your fight against Freitas appears evenly matched, but most are giving the upper hand to your opponent) …
“I’ve always been the underdog all my life so this is another shot to prove myself. Freitas has a famous name, but that’s about it. He hasn’t faced anyone that approaches my ability.”
(On what you expect from Freitas) …
“The first few rounds will go a long way in knowing what he has. From watching tape, it seems like he has speed, but the most important thing is gauging his power. I can take a punch so once I feel him connect with something, then I’ll know what he has to offer.”
(On your relationship with Joel Diaz) …
“We have an excellent relationship. He’s incredibly helpful in that I’ve seen a great deal of improvement since I’ve been with him. Everything is better. My conditioning, head movement, jalavaev; I’ve improved in a lot of areas. He’s a great teacher.”
(How would you describe your style for those that have yet to see you fight?) ...
“I’m a smart boxer that pressures fighters into making mistakes. I have all the tools needed to wear down opponents. You’ll always see me in front of you to the point where you get annoyed and start making mental errors. That’s when I put the hurt on you.”
TV FIGHTS
Undefeated 2012 Olympic pronks Terrass “Real Deal” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 Kos) seisab silmitsi ärritunud meelega Jaime Herrera ShoBoxi 10-voorulise kergekaalu põhiturniiril: Uue põlvkonna kolmikpea on sisse lülitatud Reede, November. 4, elada Showtime kell 10:30 Pärastlõunal. JA/PT (hilinenud Läänerannikul) from Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, Californias.
In co-funktsioon, võitmatud ristlejad Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 Kos, 0-1-1 in World Series of Boxing), Catskillist, NY. Moldova teel, ja Stevens “Supermees” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 Kos), New York, põrkuvad 10 ringis vabade WBC Internationali ja WBC Continental Americase tiitlite nimel.
Menetluse algatamise hooaeg telesaade, võitmatu kerge Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 Kos), Salvadorist, Bahia, Brasiilia, vastaseks on kohalik fännide lemmik Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 Kos), Indio, Californias., aastal kaheksa vooru hooaeg. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Butt” Freitas.
