ORANGE, Calif./Philadelphia, Penn. (Junie 27, 2017) – Onoorwonne, world ranked welterweight Terras “Die Real Deal” Shelestyuk is banking on his new trainer, the highly regarded Joel Diaz, to take his game to the next level.

“I enjoy working with Joel Diaz,” said Shelstyuk, who brought home a bronze finish in the 2012 London Olympics to his native Ukraine. “He’s a great communicator. He knows how to bring out the best in boxers.”

Shelestyuk (15-0, 9 Uitklophoue), wat Saterdag headlines Thompson Boxing’s “Locked n’ Loaded” 8-round main event from Omega Products in Sacramento, Kalifornië., is tans op die ranglys nr. 5 deur die WBO.

Op 31, Shelestyuk can ill afford a slip up on his way up the official rankings. Sy teenstander, Jesus Rodriguez Alvarez (15-2, 11 Uitklophoue), is all too eager to play the spoiler Saterdagnag.

“I know I can’t sleep on Rodriguez,” Said Shelestyuk, who is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. “I have to make a statement early in the fight to let him know what I’m about.”

Shelestyuk vs. Rodriguez and the entire 8-bout card will be streamed live on TB Presents: Locked n’ Loaded. Watch the action on ThompsonBoxing.com en Facebook Live begin by 6:30 namiddag. PST / 10:30 namiddag. EST.

Kaartjies vir “Locked n’ Loaded” word geprys teen $40, $60, & $100 en is aanlyn by beskikbaar vir die aankoop ThompsonBoxing.com, of deur te bel 714-935-0900.

Shelestyuk is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jaime Herrera in November. Die stryd, televised on SHOWTIME, had championship implications with Shelestyuk winning the WBO-NABO welterweight title.

Since teaming up with Diaz several months ago, Shelestyuk, wat 'n hotklou, has tightened his punching ability and plans to be assertive throughout the 8-round fight.

“I think most people know that I’m more of a boxer than a puncher,” said the Los Angeles-based Shelestyuk. “You can still have an aggressive style with a technical game plan and that’s what we’re working on. How to be aggressive in a methodical fashion.”

“This is a big fight for Taras. Should he win Saterdag, we feel he is ready for a major fight. He is hungry and has the incentive to put on a great performance Saterdag nag,” gesê Banner Promotions President, Artie Pelullo.

In die mede-funksie, standout amateur Ruben Villa (5-0, 3 Uitklophoue) of Salinas, Kalifornië. looks to stay undefeated against Jonathan Alcantara (7-15-2, 1 KO) in a fight set for 6-rounds.

Villa has all the tools to become the next world champion at featherweight. He cleaned up the amateur ranks with back-to-back National Golden Gloves championships prior to turning professional last year.

He inked a promotional contract with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing last July.

TB Presents: Locked n’ Loaded broadcast team consists of Beto Duran on play-by-play and Steve Kim provides expert, color commentary.

Deure open om 5:30 namiddag. local time with the first bout at approximately 6:30 namiddag. Omega Products International is located at 8111 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, SOOS 95826 en kan by bereik 916-635-3335.

“Locked n’ Loaded” is presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Lucas Oil, in association with Everlast.

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Photo by Carlos Baeza / Thompson Boxing