LAS VEGAS, NV (Jūlijs 18, 2018) – Undefeated Las Vegas native, 21-gadu vecs Damien “Cukurs” Vazquez (14-0, 7 Kos), wants to get in the ring with Romiešu “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (46-2, 38 Kos), when he makes his return to the ring, rumored to be on the undercard of Canelo vs. GGG septembrī 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, gadu vecumā 17. Pirms pagrieziena uz profesionāļiem, 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, mana dzimtā pilsēta, and I’m Mexican. This would make for a classic showdown on Mexican Independence Day in Las Vegas, Mexico vs. Nikaragva, Lai tas notiktu. It’s time for the new blood to take over.”
Vazquez, kurš vada Greg Hannely, no Prince Ranch Bokss, is trained by former world champions Joel Cassamayor un Bones Adams. Turklāt, Vazquez owns his own promotional company, Cukura Promotions. His last four bouts have taken place in Aguascalientes, Meksika, 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, ka es varu garantēt.”
“Meklēt, Damien is a world class fighter who is hungry to make a name for himself,” teica 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.”