SAN ANTONIO, TX (Απρίλιος 16, 2019) – Undefeated NABF Women’s lightweight champion, Selina “Αζτέκων Queen” Γειτονιές (5-0, 2 KOs), returns to the ring April 27, 2019, εναντίον του πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής, Melissa “The Shark” Hernandez (22-7-3, 7 KOs). The six-round bout will take place at the Cajundome in Lafayette, LA, as a special feature attraction on the WBSS super-lightweight semi-final card, headlined από Regis Prograis (23-0, 19 KOs) vs. Kiryl Relikh (23-2, 19 KOs).
Γειτονιές, who has defeated three undefeated fighters in a row, last fought in September of 2018. She is eager to get back in the ring against a game opponent like Hernandez, who has been in the ring with many of the best female boxers in the world.
“I have a lot of respect for Melissa Hernandez, who has been a big part of growing women’s boxing over the years,” Είπε Μπάριος, who resides in San Antonio, Τέξας. “This fight is going to be a classic Mexican vs. Purto Rican war. No disrespect to her, but I’m coming with straight heat, with the mindset of beating her down. This is the hurt game and that’s what I plan to do to Hernandez when she steps in the ring with me. None of these girls want to see me.”
“We know Melissa Hernandez is a dangerous fighter with a lot of experience,” Είπε Μπάριος’ advisor Κέρι Ντάιγκλ. “Once DAZN sees this fight we feel it will be the swing bout on TV. Barrios is extremely TV friendly.”
“We believe Selina is the best female fighter in the world,” stated co-manger Colin Campbell. “Με αυτό που είπε, a win against a crafty veteran like Hernandez will surly give us the momentum we need going into our next fight.”