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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING
Philadelphia, PA (November 9, 2016) – Undefeated super bantamweight Adam Lopez is excited to make his Philadelphia debut when he takes on Carlos Valcarcel Vrydag aand by die 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.
In die mede-funksie, onoorwonne weltergewig, Ed Brown sal plaasvind op Albert Mensah in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds and , Kenneth Sims, Jr. sal plaasvind op Jonathan Dinong in a six-round junior welterweight bout. Also in action will be Jaron Ennis veg Chrisshawn Alexander in 'n ses-round welterweight stryd.
The card is promoted by GH3 Promotions & Victory Boxing Promotions.
Lopez van San Antonio, Texas is ranked 4th by the WBA and has a record of 15-0-1 met sewe uitklophoue.
“My camp was pretty good, and just getting down to the nitty gritty. I was sparring two days a week and I am ready to go,” Said Lopez.
In sy laaste bout, Lopez fought to a ten-round split draw with Roman Reynoso (18-1-1) op July 22nd in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
“The fight was close, but I thought I edged it out. In the last round I had him in trouble and he spit his mouthpiece out. I was on my way to getting a 10-8 ronde, which would have given me the win. He did a veteran move in there.”
“If I would have won that, I would be fighting for a world title. I wanted to win that fight in general, but I look forward to the next fight. Maybe I wasn’t supposed to get the title shot now. I just have to work and that shot will come. I just have to be patient.”
Valcarcel has a record of 14-8-4 met vyf uitklophoue. Die 34 year-old native of Miami, Florida has wins over Jovanny Soto (15-2-1), Rodolfo Garay (14-2-1) & Leivi Brea (16-4-3).
Die 12 year veteran also has fought former world champion Eric Morel and future world champion Jessie Magdaleno.
Valcarcel is coming off a 6th round stoppage defeat to undefeated Erick DeLeon on 25 Junie in Dallas, Texas.
“I know he is a 2004 Olimpiese. He is a veteran and a crafty fighter. He has a surviving style in the sense he is defensive and crafty. He is not a knockout puncher but you have to respect anyone who puts on those gloves,” said Lopez of his opponent.
Lopez is ready to show his skills in front of the knowledgeable Philadelphia fight crowd.
“I always know that Philly is a great fight town. I actually want to see the park here “The Fresh Prince” was bullied at,” Lopez said laughingly.
“Dit gaan 'n groot stryd wees, and the fans will get their monies worth.”
Seeing action in the eight round co-feature will be undefeated welterweight Ed Brown.
Die 24 year-old native of Chicago has a record of 19-0 met 16 uitklophoue, and has established himself as one of the top welterweight prospects in boxing.
Brown is coming off a six-round unanimous decision over Gilbert Venegas on July 30th in Hammond, Indiana.
Mensah of Accra, Ghana. het 'n rekord van 29-5 -1 met 13 uitklophoue.
Die 33 year-old is a 14 year pro and holds a significant win over Michael Katsidis for the IBF International super lightweight title. He followed that by losing a 12 round decision to Denis Shafikov, wat was 30-0.
After that fight Mensah fought Cesar Cuenca (46-0) in an eliminator for the IBF Super Lightweight title. Again he lost a close 12 round decision. Vroeër in sy loopbaan,
Mensah beat the then undefeated Ayi Bruce. He has made a habit of fighting undefeated fighters. In the course of his career he has fought fourteen undefeated fighters
and has a record of 12-2 in those fights.
Sims of Chicago, Illinois has a record of 9-0 met drie uitklophoue. Die 22 year-old is a two-year professional and is coming off a 1st round stoppage over Trevor Marmon on October 22, in Hammond, Indiana. This will be Sims’ 2nd visit to the 2300 Arena as he won a 6-round unanimous decision over Gilbert Venegas in September 15.
Dinong of Monterey Park, Kalifornië het 'n rekord van 5-1 met 4 uitklophoue. Die 24 year old won his first 5 eindig, but dropped a decision to Sanjarbek Rakhmanov on October 8th in Las Vegas.
Ennis, 19 years old has a record of 6-0 met vyf uitklophoue. In sy laaste bout, he was taken the distance for the first time, but pounded out a four-round unanimous decision over Eddie Diaz on September 15th.
Alexander of Norfolk, Virginia het 'n rekord van 4-2 met drie uitklophoue.
Die 24 year-old won his first three bouts and is coming off a no-contest with undefeated Matt Conway on July 15th in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In an eight round bout, Jerry Odom (14-2-1, 13 Ek se) van Washington, DC gevegte Taneal Goyco (8-9-1, 3 KO se) of Philadelphia in a super middleweight bout.
In Six Round Bouts:
Derrick Webster (20-1, 10 KO se) of Willingboro, NJ sal veg Zoltan Sera (26-10, 17 KO se) of Hungary in a middleweight bout.
Hershidbek Normatov (2-0, 1 KO) of Andijan, Uzbekistan will fight Lenwood Dozier (10-13-2, 5 KO se) van Suitland, MD in a junior middleweight bout.
In Four Round bouts:
Undefeated super bantamweight Emmanuel Folly (7-0, 5 KO se) of Philadelphia will take fight Tibor Nador (9-6-1, 4 KO se) of Leeds, England in a junior featherweight bout.
Joshua Jones (2-0-1, 2 KO se) van Philadelphia sal veg Corey Edwards (2-1, 1 KO) of South Carolina in a lightweight bout.
LeRoy Davila (3-0, 2 KO se) of New Brunswick, NJ will fight Damin Simon (0-4-1) Beaumont, Texas in a bantamweight bout.
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