Fernandez-Foster Headlines ShoBox Tripleheader Live at 9:45 p.m. و/PT from Firelake Arena in Shawnee, اوکلاهما.
نیویورک (اوت 16, 2018) - چشم انداز فوق العاده بدون شکست جون فرناندز روبرو خواهد شد O'Shaquie فاستر در رویداد اصلی از ShoBox: نسل جدید tripleheader در روز جمعه, سپتامبر 21 زندگی در SHOWTIME® در 9:45 p.m. و/PTfrom Firelake Arena in Shawnee, اوکلاهما.
The telecast, headlined by two ShoBox جانبازان, is the first of back-to-back ShoBox: نسل جدید telecasts on Fridays in September. The following week, سپتامبر 28, will mark the sixth telecast in 2018 of the popular developmental series that has produced 77 world champions including the likes of Errol Spence Jr. and Deontay Wilder.
رویداد, promoted by DiBella Entertainment, is likely to see knockout stoppages, with six prospects boasting a combined record of 68-2-1 و 47 کوس.
“I’m thrilled to promote what will be an exciting edition of ShoBox: نسل جدید, در جمعه, سپتامبر 21, at FireLake Arena in Shawnee, Okla.,” said Lou DiBella, رئيس جمهور از DiBella سرگرمی. “This tripleheader features WBC Silver champion Fernandez, one of the hottest prospects in boxing, facing Foster, a tough Texan trained by the renowned Bobby Benton. The co-feature will be explosive while it lasts between Gonzalez, a New England knockout artist newly signed to DiBella Entertainment, and Ramos, an all-action pressure fighter from Spain promoted by Sergio Martinez. One of Brooklyn’s finest prospects, Ferrer will open the telecast against fellow unbeaten Ortiz, a stablemate of world champion Tevin Farmer from Philadelphia. I’m grateful to ShoBox Executive Producer Gordon Hall and SHOWTIME for continuing to provide a platform to showcase these top prospects.”
The powerful Fernandez (16-0, 14 کوس), a prospect from Bilbao, Spain co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment and MaravillaBox Promotions, will be making his third ShoBox appearance when he faces Foster (13-2, 8 کوس) in the 10-round main event contested at 130 پوند.
In a battle of two featherweights packing punching power, ورچستر, ماساچوست ایروین گونزالس جونیور. (10-0, 9 کوس) بر روی را Carlos Ramos (9-0, 6 کوس) in a scheduled eight-rounder. Rounding out the tripleheader, وسلی فرر (12-0-1, 7 کوس) از بروکلین, N.Y., collides with undefeated lightweight prospect Steven Ortiz (8-0, 3 کوس) in the eight-round telecast opener.
بلیط برای این رویداد در قیمت $60 for ringside, $40 برای صندلی های کف و $30 برای ورود عمومی. Tickets go on sale Friday, اوت 24 و می تواند به صورت آنلاین در خریداری www.firelakearena.com.
JON FERNANDEZ vs. O’SHAQUIE FOSTER – 10-Round Super Featherweight Bout
فرناندز, the protégé of former unified middleweight world champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, scored two sensational knockouts on ShoBox به 2017, stopping Ernesto Garza in the third round and knocking out Juan Reyes with a highlight-reel right hook. VIDEO: HTTPS://youtu.be/IC2HRJqxa-Q
Making a name for himself as one of the best prospects in the sport, “Jonfer” has knocked out 14 مخالفان متوالی. The 5’11” Spaniard, who holds an 88 percent knockout ratio, is traveling to the U.S. for the fourth time with an eye on a statement victory.
“O’Shaquie Foster is a very good fighter and although he was the underdog he put on a great performance by beating Frankie Alba in his last fight,"فرناندز گفت. “This is a big fight for both of us. I’m grateful to Lou DiBella for this opportunity to again show why I’m one of the best prospects in boxing.”
فرناندز, ranked WBC No. 10 در 130 پوند, won the vacant WBC Youth World Super Featherweight Title in 2016 and the vacant WBC Silver Super Featherweight Title in 2017. برجسته آماتور سابق, who landed on the ESPN Top Prospects of 2017 فهرست, is currently trained by Tinín Rodríguez in Madrid.
O'Shaquie فاستر, از نارنجی, وابسته به تکزاس, is making his fourth appearance on ShoBox, last appearing on the series in July 2016. Since falling to Rolando Chinea in a close split-decision in that ShoBox ظاهر, Foster has bounced back with three consecutive victories, including a majority-decision victory over veteran Frank De Alba last time out in April.
"این یک فرصت عالی برای من است,” said Foster. “I know how good Fernandez is and how well thought of he is, but once we get in the ring, I’ll show the world that I’m a future world champion. I’ve been in training and will be ready for victory on September 21.”
A highly decorated amateur standout who compiled a record of 162-18, the 24-year-old Foster advanced to the 2012 آمریکایی. Olympic Trials where he lost to once-beaten professional prospect, Joseph “Jo-Jo” Diaz. قبل از آن, Foster was a 2010 PAL قهرمان ملی, a five-time Ringside National Champion and two-time National Junior Golden Gloves Champion.
IRVIN GONZALEZ JR. در مقابل. CARLOS RAMOS – Eight-Round Featherweight Bout
A 22-year-old from Worcester, توده., Gonzalez turned pro in 2016 after a standout amateur career where he compiled a 90-15 رکورد. او بود 2015 New England Golden Gloves champion and qualified for the 2016 محاکمه المپیک.
گونزالس, who will be making his ShoBox اغاز کار, has knocked out all but one of his professional opponents. He scored an impressive unanimous decision victory over Raul Lopez and a body shot knockout of previously undefeated Marlon Olea in back-to-back bouts in 2017.
“This is an opportunity to show the world what I’ve been working my whole life for,” Gonzalez said. “With hard work anything is possible and I will show on September 21 that I have what it takes to become a world champion. This is just the next step for me. I’m entering and leaving the ring with an undefeated record.”
Undefeated featherweight prospect Carlos Ramos, born in Ecuador but fighting out of Madrid, اسپانیا, has compiled a perfect record of 9-0 با شش knockouts به. The 22-year-old southpaw will be making his U.S. debut against a serious step-up in competition in the undefeated Gonzalez.
راموس, also under the tutelage of Sergio Martinez, fought on the undercard of Jon Fernandez’s WBC Silver title bout in September 2017, outpointing Lesther Cantillano. Relatively unknown stateside, the young Spanish prospect will be looking to make a splash in his U.S. اغاز کار.
“I’m excited to fight in America for the first time and face Irvin Gonzalez,راموس گفت. “I know he’s a big puncher and has a lot of knockouts but all the great sparring I’ve had has built my confidence for a fight like this. I’m sharper than ever and ready to hand him his first loss.”
WESLEY FERRER vs. STEVEN ORTIZ – Eight-Round LIGHTWEIGHT Bout
فرر, a Brooklyn, N.Y.. بومی, خواهد ساخت خود ShoBox television debut in his first fight of 2018. The skilled lightweight has started his professional career unbeaten through his first 13 دعوا, and will be facing his second consecutive undefeated opponent. در دسامبر 2017, فرر, who is trained by his father Mateo De La Cruz, fought to a hotly contested draw with Will Madera in Times Square.
“This is exactly the fight I need against another undefeated prospect so that I can show how good I am,” said Ferrer. “This is my first fight of 2018, my first on ShoBox and hopefully the first of many big wins.”
An accomplished amateur boxer in New York City, Ferrer was a two-time New York Golden
Gloves champion, 2012 New York Amateur Boxing champion and New York City Metro Tournament champion, as well as a participant at the 2013 دستکش طلایی ملی.
Steven Ortiz, signed to Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing, has made a name for himself in Philadelphia, winning five straight bouts in his hometown. زمان آخرین کردن, Ortiz registered an impressive second round knockout of Joshua Davis, sending his opponent to the canvas three times. Compiling a record of 45-5 به عنوان یک آماتور, Ortiz is a five-time Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Champion and National Silver Gloves Winner.
“I am excited to show my talents on ShoBox and promise to bring an exciting fight against Wesley Ferrer,"Ortiz گفت. “The world is going to see the new face of the lightweight division on Sept. 21. I can’t wait to show everyone who Steven Ortiz is.”
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