Unbeaten Lightweights Michael Dutchover and Ramon Mascarena Jr. Clash in Co-Aanbevolen Bout van Tripleheader Live At 10:30 p.m. ET / PT Van Omega Products International in Corona, Calif.
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NEW YORK - April 23, 2019 - Ongeslagen vedergewicht vooruitzicht Ruben Villa zal worden geconfronteerd eenmaal geslagen en top-15 ranked mededinger Luis Alberto Lopez in het main event van ShoBox: The New Generation op vrijdag, Mei 10 live op Showtime om 10:30 p.m. ET / PT van Omega Products International in Corona, Calif.
De 22-jarige Villa (15-0, 5 KO) keert terug in een 10-round Bout voor zijn tweede opeenvolgende testen op het vooruitzicht ontwikkelings-serie na verzending van de toenmalige ongeslagen Ruben Cervera in de eerste ShoBox uitzending van 2019. De twee-tijd Nationale Golden Gloves Amateur kampioen en hoog aangeschreven vooruitzicht Villa zal op de Mexicaanse Lopez nemen (17-1, 8 KO), die komt uit een verstoorde overwinning op Ray Ximenez in zijn U.S. debuut in februari.
In de co-functie, snel stijgende 21-jarige Texaan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 KO) zal op collega ongeslagen vooruitzicht en de Chileense oud-nationaal kampioen Ramon Mascarena Jr nemen. (10-0, 5 KO) in een acht-ronde lichtgewicht wedstrijd. In de opening aanval van de tripleheader dat zes vechters met een gecombineerde twee verliezen kenmerkt, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 KO) vecht Mexicaanse Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 KO) in een acht-ronde Bout.
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Banner Promoties en Thompson Boksen, zijn geprijsd op $125, $75 en $60 en kan online worden gekocht bij www.thompsonboxing.com
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“Deze ShoBox voorstelling brengt weer voormalige amateur opvallende Ruben Villa in zijn zwaarste test tot nu toe toen hij zijn zoektocht voort uit prospect te wenden tot mededinger,”Zei Gordon Hall, Executive Producer van ShoBox: The New Generation. “We krijgen te zien voor de eerste keer ongeslagen Michael Dutchover, wie ging 130-17 in de amateurs, en nu geconfronteerd met zijn eerste ongeslagen tegenstander. In de opener, wij hebben ShoBox nieuwkomer en ongeslagen Saul Sanchez die zal proberen om zich te onderscheiden tegen een keer geslagen tegenstander. Alle drie de top amateurs, top pro prospects en op zoek naar een naam voor zichzelf als moeten vechter te zien. De tijd zal het leren."
“Ik ben erg blij voor Ruben [Villa] en Michael [Nederlands Over],”Zei Artie Pelullo, President en CEO, Banner Promotions. “Ruben is headliner van het Mei 10 ShoBox in just his second time on the network. There is a lot of pressure on this 22-year-old, as he is expected to achieve and produce great things due to his amateur background. Michael is the diamond in the rough. Also an amateur standout who has power in either hand, he is looking for this SHOWTIME event to be his coming out party.”
“This is our 19th anniversary and what better way to celebrate it than with three of our top prospects fighting on ShoBox,” said Ken Thompson, President, Thompson Boksen. “It will be a real pleasure to put on a heck of a show alongside our friend Artie Pelullo as we witness Ruben [Villa], Michael [Nederlands Over] and Saul [Sanchez] take huge steps towards stardom.”
Villa, who started boxing when he was just five years old, compiled an impressive 166-17 record als een amateur. The Salinas, Calif. native was a two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 en 2015 Nationaal kampioen gouden handschoenen. He owns impressive amateur victories over Shakur Stevenson, Davin Haney and Gary Antonio Russell.
Villa has registered 15 consecutive professional victories since turning pro in 2016 shortly after the Olympic Trials, including a dominating unanimous decision over Cervera in his ShoBox debuut in januari. A legitimate prospect, Villa hopes to continue his rapid ascension in the featherweight ranks with an impressive showing against Lopez.
“I am very excited to get the opportunity to headline on ShoBox after being the co-feature earlier this year,'Zei Villa. “I have been working really hard and getting good sparring in Riverside. Mijn tegenstander is 17-1, and he has won some regional titles. He is no stick in the mud. I know he comes forward and that should make for an exciting fight. I am looking to put on a great performance because I know a win will open doors for bigger fights.”
Lopez, a native of Mexicali, Mexico, is coming off the biggest win of his career. In zijn U.S.. debut and first fight outside of Mexico, Lopez won a technical decision over prospect Ray Ximenez to pick up the vacant WBO International Featherweight title. Ranked the No. 11 featherweight in the world by the WBO, the 21-year-old Lopez has won his last five bouts since suffering his only defeat as a pro to Abraham Montoya in 2018.
“I have a belt for a reason and I’m going to defend it proudly on May 10,” said Lopez. “I know Ruben Villa is regarded as a top prospect, but I know I’m better than him and I’m planning to show the world on May 10th."
The 21-year-old Dutchover, from Midland, Texas, began boxing when he was eight years old compiling a notable amateur record. He was a runner-up at the 2016 National Golden Gloves and a Bronze Medalist in the 2016 Olympische kwalificatie. Turning pro in 2016 op de leeftijd van 18, Dutchover has won his first 12 professionele gevechten, including knockouts in his last four bouts.
“I’m very excited, I’ve been working for this opportunity all my life,” said Dutchover, who now trains in Los Angeles under the tutelage of Danny Zamora. “I know my opponent is tough and durable. Being on ShoBoxis a great opportunity and it is the next steppingstone to reach my ultimate goal, and that is to become world champion.”
Chilean-born Mascarena, who currently resides in Tijuana, Mexico and trains in San Diego, Calif., werd professional in 2017 and has compiled a perfect record through his first ten contests—all within just 12 maanden. Fighting exclusively in his home country, Mascarena will finally be able to make his U.S. debut after he had a fight fall through in late 2018 and a second fight cancelled in February. Mascarena, who has fought mostly at 140 pond, has not fought since his unanimous decision victory over Hector Medina 10 maanden geleden.
“I’ve been in top share for a while now, I was set to fight in February but my fight got cancelled,” said the 25-year-old Mascarena. “I come from a family of boxers and we take the sweet science very seriously. Op mei 10, I will not only be fighting to make a good impression in my U.S. debuut, I will be fighting for my family and my entire country. I will make them proud.”
The 21-year-old Sanchez, of Encino, Calif., began boxing when he was eight and compiled an amateur record of 90-18 before turning pro at 19 jaar oud. Fighting exclusively in his home state of California, Sanchez has built up an 11-0 record under famed trainer Joel Diaz. The brother of featherweight prospect Emilio Sanchez, Saul is coming off a majority decision over Luis Fernando Saavedra but faces a stiff step-up in competition against Benitez.
“I’ve always dreamed of having an opportunity like this,”Zei Sanchez. “To fight on national television against a tough guy like Benitez. I know this fight will not be easy, maar ik ben er klaar voor. I will shine on May 10.”
Benitez, from Queretaro, Mexico, has stayed busy in late 2018 en vroege 2019, fighting four times in a span of six months. The 21-year-old, who fought 186 times as an amateur, is the lone blemish on featherweight prospect Chaise Nelson’s resume. Benitez has won five fights in a row since the only loss of his career, which came to then 10-0 and current 20-0 Mexican Irving Turrubiartes.
“I’m young and hungry and I know Saul Sanchez is a great opponent for me, but I’m not concerned about him,” said Benitez. “I don’t think he does anything special in the ring. Ik doe, I’m confident I will win. I’m going for the KO.”
Barry Tompkins zal roepen de ShoBox actie van ringside met Steve Farhood en voormalig wereldkampioen Raul Marquez die als deskundige analisten. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.
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Sinds haar oprichting in juli 2001, de veelgeprezen SHOWTIME boksen serie, ShoBox: The New Generation heeft aanbevolen jong talent geëvenaard stoere. De ShoBox filosofie is het uitzenden spannende, kijksport en competitieve wedstrijden, terwijl het verstrekken van een proeftuin voor bereid vooruitzichten vastbesloten om te vechten voor een wereld titel. Een deel van de groeiende lijst van de 79 strijders die zijn verschenen op ShoBox en geavanceerde naar wereldtitels Garner bevat: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams en meer.