ORANGE, 加利福尼亞州. (十一月. 2, 2016) – Hard-hitting lightweight prospect Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 科斯) 使他的U.S. television debut against unbeaten 維托·瓊斯·弗雷塔斯 (12-0, 6 科斯) 此 星期五, 十一月. 4, 從 Omega Products Event Center in Corona, 加利福尼亞州.
Freitas vs. Mendez is scheduled for eight rounds and kicks off a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on 開演時間 在 10:30 P.M. AND/PT (延遲在西海岸).
Tickets for the event promoted by Banner Promotions, 湯普森拳擊, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing are priced at $100 (馬戲團), $70 (reserved) 和 $50 (一般取) 並且可以通過調用被購買 (714) 935-0900.
門德斯, 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, 加利福尼亞州. and got his take on 本週五的 ShoBox fight.
(On your first time fighting in front of a nationally televised audience) ...
“這是一個很好的機會. 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, 步法; 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
不敗 2012 奧運會銅牌得主 平台 “實打實” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 科斯) will face upset-minded Jaime Herrera in the 10-round welterweight main event of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader on 星期五, 十一月. 4, 住在Showtime在 10:30 P.M. AND/PT (延遲在西海岸) from Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, 加利福尼亞州.
在共同特徵, undefeated cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 科斯, 0-1-1 在世界拳擊系列), of Catskill, 紐約州. by way of Moldova, 和 Stivens “超人” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 科斯), 紐約, will collide in a 10-rounder for the vacant WBC International and WBC Continental Americas titles.
在轉播的開幕回合, 輕量級不敗 維托·瓊斯·弗雷塔斯 (12-0, 1 ND, 6 科斯), of Salvador, 巴伊亞州, 巴西, will be opposed by local fan favorite Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 科斯), 印第安人的, 加利福尼亞州。, 在八輪較量. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “屁股” 塔斯.
