Unbeaten Lightweights Michael Dutchover and Ramon Mascarena Jr. Clash in Co-Featured Bout of Tripleheader Live At 10:30 p.m. ET/PT From Omega Products International in Corona, Kalifòni.
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NEW YORK – April 23, 2019 – Undefeated featherweight prospect Ruben Villa will face once-beaten and top-15 ranked contender Luis Alberto Lopez in the main event of ShoBox: New Generation a nan Vandredi, Me 10 viv sou chotim nan 10:30 p.m. ET/PT from Omega Products International in Corona, Kalifòni.
The 22-year-old Villa (15-0, 5 Ko) returns in a 10-round bout for his second consecutive test on the prospect developmental series after dispatching then-unbeaten Ruben Cervera in the first ShoBox difuze nan 2019. The two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion and highly touted prospect Villa will take on the Mexican Lopez (17-1, 8 Ko), who is coming off an upset victory over Ray Ximenez in his U.S. debut in February.
Nan ko-karakteristik nan, fast-rising 21-year-old Texan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 Ko) will take on fellow undefeated prospect and former Chilean National Champion Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 Ko) nan yon konkou ki lejè uit-wonn. In the opening bout of the tripleheader that features six fighters with a combined two losses, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 Ko) battles Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 Ko) nan yon bout uit-wonn.
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“This ShoBox show brings back former amateur standout Ruben Villa in his toughest test to date as he continues his quest to turn from prospect to contender,” said Gordon Hall, Egzekitif Pwodiktè nan ShoBox: New Generation a. “We get to see for the first time unbeaten Michael Dutchover, who went 130-17 nan amater yo, and now faces his first unbeaten opponent. In the opener, we have ShoBox newcomer and unbeaten Saul Sanchez who will try to stand out against a once beaten opponent. All three top amateurs, top pro prospects and looking to make a name for themselves as must see fighter. Only time will tell.”
“I am very excited for Ruben [Villa] and Michael [Dutchover],” said Artie Pelullo, Prezidan ak Direktè Jeneral, Pwomosyon Banner. “Ruben is headlining the May 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, Prezidan, Thompson boksè. “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 [Dutchover] and Saul [Sanchez] take huge steps towards stardom.”
Villa, who started boxing when he was just five years old, compiled an impressive 166-17 dosye kòm yon amatè. The Salinas, Kalifòni. native was a two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 ak 2015 National Golden Gloves Champion. 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 premye nan mwa janvye. 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,” said Villa. “I have been working really hard and getting good sparring in Riverside. Opozan mwen se 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, Meksik, is coming off the biggest win of his career. Nan l '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 Kalifikasyon Olympic. Turning pro in 2016 a laj de 18, Dutchover has won his first 12 batay pwofesyonèl, 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, Kalifòni., vire pro an 2017 and has compiled a perfect record through his first ten contests—all within just 12 mwa. 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 liv, has not fought since his unanimous decision victory over Hector Medina 10 mwa de sa.
“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. Sou Me 10, I will not only be fighting to make a good impression in my U.S. premye, I will be fighting for my family and my entire country. I will make them proud.”
The 21-year-old Sanchez, of Encino, Kalifòni., began boxing when he was eight and compiled an amateur record of 90-18 before turning pro at 19 ane fin vye granmoun. 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,” said Sanchez. “To fight on national television against a tough guy like Benitez. I know this fight will not be easy, men mwen pare. I will shine on May 10.”
Benitez, from Queretaro, Meksik, has stayed busy in late 2018 and early 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. M 'fè, I’m confident I will win. I’m going for the KO.”
Barry Tompkins pral rele nan ShoBox aksyon soti nan rinsid ak Steve Farhood ak ansyen chanpyon nan lemonn Raul Marquez sèvi kòm analis ekspè. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.
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Sou ShoBox: New Generation a
Depi kreyasyon li nan mwa Jiyè 2001, kritik aklame chotim seri a boksè, ShoBox: New Generation a te chin an tap jenn talan matche difisil. Nan ShoBox filozofi se televise enteresan, foul moun-plezi ak alimèt konpetitif pandan y ap ofri yon tè ki pwouve pou kandida vle detèmine pou goumen pou yon tit mond. Gen kèk nan lis la k ap grandi nan la 79 avyon de gè ki te parèt sou ShoBox ak avanse Garner tit mond an gen ladan: 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, Timote Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Pòl Williams ak plis.