ORANGE, Халіф. (Листопад. 2, 2016) – Hard-hitting lightweight prospect Мануель Мендес (12-1-2, 8 КО) робить його U.S. television debut against unbeaten Вітор Джонс Фрейтас (12-0, 6 КО) це П'ятниця, Листопад. 4, від Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Халіф.
Freitas vs. Mendez is scheduled for eight rounds and kicks off a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on ЧАС ДЛЯ ШОУ на 10:30 p.m. І/PT (затримка на західному узбережжі).
Квитки на подію, яку просуває Banner Promotions, Томпсон боксу, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing are priced at $100 (зручна точка для огляду), $70 (зарезервований) і $50 (General Admission) і можуть бути придбані по телефону (714) 935-0900.
Мендес, 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, Халіф. and got his take on в цю п'ятницю ShoBox fight.
(On your first time fighting in front of a nationally televised audience) ...
“Це відмінна можливість. 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, робота ніг; 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
Непереможний 2012 Бронзовий призер Олімпійських ігор Тераса “Real Deal” Шелестюк (14-0, 9 КО) зіткнеться з засмученим настроєм Хайме Еррера у головній події ShoBox у напівважкій вазі з 10 раундів: Нове покоління П'ятниця, Листопад. 4, жити на SHOWTIME в 10:30 p.m. І/PT (затримка на західному узбережжі) from Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, Халіф.
У со-функція, непереможені крейсерські ваги Костянтин Беженару (11-0, 4 КО, 0-1-1 у Світовій серії боксу), Catskill, N.Y.. шляхом Молдови, і Стівенс “Надлюдина” Буджай (16-0-1, 11 КО), Нью Йорк, зіткнеться в 10-ти турі за вакантні титули WBC International та WBC Continental Americas.
У першому бою телепередачі, Непереможний легкий Вітор Джонс Фрейтас (12-0, 1 Північна Дакота, 6 КО), Сальвадору, Байя, Бразилія, протистоятиме фаворит місцевих фанатів Мануель Мендес (12-1-2, 8 КО), з Індіо, Каліфорнія., у вісім-раундовому поєдинку. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Приклад” Фрейтас.
