Photos By Robert Elizondo
FLORESVILLE, TX (二月 24, 2019) – Last night at the sold out Floresville Event Center, in Floresville, TX, 王子牧場拳擊的 rising star and 5-Time National Champion, 瑞奇 “El Castigo” 梅迪納 (3-0, 2 KO), was dominate in defeating Jose Casiano (1-1-1), 去的距離 (4-發) for the first time in his career. The event titled “Small Town Big Showdown” was promoted by Medina’s promoter, TMB & PRB娛樂.
In the first round the 18-year old high school senior Medina, 誰居住在聖安東尼奧, 得克薩斯州, dictated the pace using his jab to set up his power shots. Casiano did his best to apply pressure throughout the fight but was unsuccessful as Medina used his superior boxing skills to counter his attack. Medina finished off the final round boxing on his toes as he cruised to victory.
“Casiano came to fight and was my toughest opponent so far in my career,” said Medina. “他不停地挺身而出, so I had to use my boxing ability to set up my shots. I know I’m not going to knock everyone out so going the distance for the first time was good for my confidence. I want to thank my team for all their hard work, and I can’t wait to get back in the ring.”
“Medina was spectacular and showed he can box his way to victory,” 說 格雷格Hannley, 王子牧場拳擊的CEO. “He had a great crowd that came up from San Antonio and all of them got their money’s worth. Medina is a rising star in this sport, and we will have him back in the ring very soon.”
“Ricky Medina has all the tools to be something special in boxing,” 說 里克莫羅內斯, of TBM & PRB Entertainment who promotes Medina. “His amateur pedigree showed in this fight as he boxed beautifully for the full four rounds. He dominated this fight and we are all happy with his performance.”
“I was really impressed with how Medina handled Casiano’s pressure,” 聲明 亞歷克斯Draghici, TMB的 & PRB娛樂. “He countered his attach with a nice jab, throwing his power shots off angles. His future is bright, and we have big plans for him.”