ORANGE, Kalifas. (Lapkritis. 2, 2016) – Hard-hitting lightweight prospect Manuelis Mendezas (12-1-2, 8 Kos) daro jo Ne JAV. television debut against unbeaten Vitor Jones Jonesas (12-0, 6 Kos) tai Penktadienis, Lapkritis. 4, nuo Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Kalifas.
Freitas vs. Mendez is scheduled for eight rounds and kicks off a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on Showtime į 10:30 p.m. IR/PT (atidėtas dėl Vakarų Kranto).
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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, Kalifas. and got his take on Tai penktadienio ShoBox fight.
(On your first time fighting in front of a nationally televised audience) ...
“Tai puiki galimybė. 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, kojų darbas; 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 Olimpinis bronzos medalininkas Terasa “Real Deal” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 Kos) susidurs su nusiminusiu Jaime Herrera 10 turų pusvidutinio svorio pagrindiniame „ShoBox“ turnyre: Įjungta naujos kartos triguba galva Penktadienis, Lapkritis. 4, gyvena Showtime ne 10:30 p.m. IR/PT (atidėtas dėl Vakarų Kranto) from Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, Kalifas.
Be bendro funkcija, nenugalėtų kreiserinių svorių Konstantinas Bejenaru (11-0, 4 Kos, 0-1-1 į World Series of Boxing), iš Catskill, N.Y.. per Moldovą, ir Stevensas “Supermenas” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 Kos), Niujorke, susidurs su 10 raundų dėl laisvų WBC International ir WBC Continental Americas titulų.
Atidarymo bijau dėl laidoje, nenugalėtas lengvas Vitor Jones Jonesas (12-0, 1 NA, 6 Kos), iš Salvadoro, Bahia, Brazilija, priešinsis vietinių gerbėjų mėgstamiausias Manuelis Mendezas (12-1-2, 8 Kos), Indio, Kalifornijoje., į aštuonių apvalios bijau. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Užpakalis” Freitas.
