ORANGE, Californie. (Novembre. 2, 2016) – Perspective légère percutante Manuel mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOs) fait son U.S. television debut against unbeaten Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 6 KOs) cette Vendredi, Novembre. 4, du Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Californie.
Freitas vs. Mendez is scheduled for eight rounds and kicks off a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on AFFICHER L'HEURE à 10:30 p.m. ET/PT (retardés sur la côte ouest).
Billets pour l'événement promu par Banner Promotions, Thompson Boxing, Hitz Boxing et Star Boxing de Joe DeGuardia sont au prix de $100 (Ringside), $70 (réservé) et $50 (admission générale) et peuvent être achetés en appelant (714) 935-0900.
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, Californie. and got his take on de ce vendredi ShoBox fight.
(On your first time fighting in front of a nationally televised audience) ...
“Il est une grande opportunité. 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, mouvement de la tête, jeu de jambe; 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
Invaincu 2012 Médaillé de bronze olympique Terrasse “Real Deal” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KOs) will face upset-minded Jaime Herrera in the 10-round welterweight main event of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader on Vendredi, Novembre. 4, direct sur Showtime à 10:30 p.m. ET/PT (retardés sur la côte ouest) from Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, Californie.
Dans la co-métrage, cruiserweights invaincus Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 KOs, 0-1-1 en World Series of Boxing), de Catskill, N. Y.. via la Moldavie, et Stivens “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 KOs), de New York, will collide in a 10-rounder for the vacant WBC International and WBC Continental Americas titles.
Dans le combat d'ouverture de la télédiffusion, invaincu léger Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 Dakota du Nord, 6 KOs), de Salvador, Bahia, Brésil, sera opposé par le favori des fans locaux Manuel mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOs), Indio, Calif., dans un combat de huit rondes. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Crosse” Freitas.
