LAS VEGAS, NV (Xullo 18, 2018) – Undefeated Las Vegas native, 21-anos Damien “Azucre” Vázquez (14-0, 7 Kos), wants to get in the ring with Romano “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (46-2, 38 Kos), when he makes his return to the ring, rumored to be on the undercard of canelo vs. GGG de setembro 15, 2018.
Vazquez is the younger brother of former three-time super bantamweight world champion, Israel Vázquez. He’s been making noise in the lower weight classes since he captured the NABF Junior Flyweight Title as a teenager, idade 17. Before turning pro, Vazquez compiled an impressive record of (83-3, 46 Kos), unheard of in the amateurs. Vazquez is currently rated WBA #14, putting him in position to land a big fight, possibly a dream bout with Roman Gonzalez.
“If Chocolatito is seeking an opponent for September 15th, then who better than me,” said Damien Vazquez, who on March 28, 2018, captured the vacant WBC Youth Silver Super-Flyweight Title against Luis Golindano (10-1, 7 Kos). “I think it makes a lot of sense to make this fight because the fight is in Las Vegas, miña cidade natal, and I’m Mexican. This would make for a classic showdown on Mexican Independence Day in Las Vegas, Mexico vs. Nicaragua, imos facer ocorrer. It’s time for the new blood to take over.”
Vázquez, que é xestionado polo Greg Hannely, de Príncipe Rancho Boxeo, is trained by former world champions Joel Cassamayor e Bones Adams. Alén, Vazquez owns his own promotional company, azucre Ofertas. His last four bouts have taken place in Aguascalientes, México, all televised on the local government channel.
“My fanbase has grown tremendously in Mexico, since we’ve been promoting shows in Aguascalientes,” Vazquez continued. “It would be an honor to share the ring with a legend like Gonzalez. I know we would both put on a great show for all the fans who’ll be watching. It will be an explosive fight, que podo asegurar.”
“Vexa, Damien is a world class fighter who is hungry to make a name for himself,” dito Oscar Vazquez, who runs and operates Sugar Promotions. “If Tom Loeffler makes this fight with us, he will not regret it, that I can assure you.”
“Damien has worked very hard to get where he’s at today,” said manager Greg Hannley. “If this opportunity presents itself, then there’s no doubt in my mind that Damien will step up to the plate and give the fans a great show. He’s a true Mexican warrior, who fights with a lot of heart.”