TXIV YAWG, California. (Lub rau hli ntuj 23, 2017) – Thompson Boxing Promotions heads to Northern California on Friday, July 1st to promote its first show in Sacramento starring unbeaten, Olympic bronze medalist Taras ‘The Real Deal” Shelestyuk (15-0, 9 Kos).
The highly ranked Shelestyuk (WBO No. 5) faces fellow welterweight Yexus Rodriguez Alvarez (15-2, 11 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub “Locked n’ Loaded” 8-round main event from Omega Products International, an outdoor venue.
Shelestyuk vs.
Rodriguez and the entire 8-bout card will be streamed live on TB Presents:
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Shelestyuk, 31, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jaime Herrera in November. Lub sib ntaus, televised on SHOWTIME, had championship implications with Shelestyuk winning the WBO-NABO welterweight title.
The Ukrainian-born Shelestyuk, who now lives and trains in Los Angeles, had a decorated amateur career punctuated by winning a bronze medal in the 2012 London Olympics.
“I’m excited to fight in Sacramento,” Hais Shelestyuk, who is promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions. “I’ve been in the gym all year and can’t wait to put on a show next week.”
Nyob rau hauv lub co-feature, standout amateur Ruben Villa (5-0, 3 Kos) ntawm Salinas, California. looks to stay undefeated against Gino De La Paz (2-1, 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 Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions last July and has been busy since then.
“I love being active,” hais Villa, who is managed by Danny Zamora. “That was one of the main selling points in signing with Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions. They assured me that I would be fighting frequently. I’m ready to get another win on my resume.”
“We are looking forward to a great night for Taras and Ruben,” said Artie Pelullo, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm Banner Promotions. “Taras is on the cusp of big fights, and with a win over a tough fighter like Rodriguez should prepare him for that. As for Ruben, he is coming along great, thiab nyob rau July 1st, he will yet again show why he is the one of the top prospects in Boxing.”
TB Presents: Locked n’ Loaded broadcast team consists of Beto Duran on play-by-play and Steve Kim provides expert, color commentary.
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6:30 p.m. local time with the first bout at approximately 7:45 p.m. Omega Products International is located at 8111
Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, XWS LI 95826
and can be reached at 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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