Unbeaten Lightweights Michael Dutchover and Ramon Mascarena Jr. Clash in Co-Featured Bout of Tripleheader Live At 10:30 п.м. ET/PT From Omega Products International in Corona, Калиф.
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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 СхоБок: Нова генерација у петак, Мај 10 ливе он СХОВТИМЕ у 10:30 п.м. ET/PT from Omega Products International in Corona, Калиф.
The 22-year-old Villa (15-0, 5 КОс) 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 СхоБок ТВ пренос од 2019. The two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion and highly touted prospect Villa will take on the Mexican Lopez (17-1, 8 КОс), who is coming off an upset victory over Ray Ximenez in his U.S. debut in February.
У сарадњи функцију, fast-rising 21-year-old Texan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 КОс) will take on fellow undefeated prospect and former Chilean National Champion Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 КОс) у осам рунди такмичења лагане. In the opening bout of the tripleheader that features six fighters with a combined two losses, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 КОс) battles Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 КОс) у осам рунди меча.
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“This SхоБок 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, Извршни продуцент СхоБок: Нова генерација. “We get to see for the first time unbeaten Michael Dutchover, који је отишао 130-17 у аматерима, and now faces his first unbeaten opponent. In the opener, we have СхоБок 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, Председник и генерални директор, Банер Промоције. “Ruben is headlining the May 10 СхоБок 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 СхоБок,” said Ken Thompson, Председник, Томпсон Бокс. “It will be a real pleasure to put on a heck of a show alongside our friend Artie Pelullo as we witness Ruben [Villa], Мајкл [Dutchover] and Saul [Санчез] take huge steps towards stardom.”
Villa, who started boxing when he was just five years old, compiled an impressive 166-17 запис као аматер. The Salinas, Калиф. native was a two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 и 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 СхоБок деби у јануару. 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 СхоБок after being the co-feature earlier this year,” said Villa. “I have been working really hard and getting good sparring in Riverside. My opponent 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.”
Лопез, a native of Mexicali, Мексико, is coming off the biggest win of his career. У свом У.С. 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 10тх."
The 21-year-old Dutchover, from Midland, Тексас, 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 Олимпијске квалификације. Turning pro in 2016 у доби од 18, Dutchover has won his first 12 професионални туче, 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 СхоБокis 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, Цалиф., Професионалац од у 2017 and has compiled a perfect record through his first ten contests—all within just 12 месеци. 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 фунти, has not fought since his unanimous decision victory over Hector Medina 10 неколико месеци раније.
“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. На маја 10, I will not only be fighting to make a good impression in my U.S. деби, I will be fighting for my family and my entire country. I will make them proud.”
The 21-year-old Sanchez, of Encino, Цалиф., began boxing when he was eight and compiled an amateur record of 90-18 before turning pro at 19 година стар. 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, али ја сам спреман. I will shine on May 10.”
Benitez, from Queretaro, Мексико, 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. Ja radim, I’m confident I will win. I’m going for the KO.”
Бери Томпкинс ће позвати СхоБок Акција од ринга са Стив Фархоод и бивши светски шампион Раул Маркес служи као стручни аналитичари. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.
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Око СхоБок: Нова генерација
Од свог оснивања у јулу 2001, похвале критике СХОВТИМЕ бокс серије, СхоБок: Нова генерација начињен је млади таленат упарен тврд. The СхоБок филозофија је да емитовати преко телевизије узбудљиво, Публика-угодан и такмичарских мечева док пружају само полигон за вољних изгледима одлучни да се боре за светску титулу. Неки од растућој листи 79 борци који су се појавили на СхоБок и напредна како би придобио светске титуле укључује: Ерол Спенс Јр, Андре Вард, Деонтаи Вилдер, Ерисланди Лара, Шон Портер, Гари Расел Јр, Ламонт Петерсон, Гуиллермо Ригондеаук, Нонито Донаире, Девон Александар, Царл Фроцх, Роберт Гуерреро, Тимоти Бредли, Џеси Варгас, Хуан Мануел Лопез, Чад Досон, Поли Малигнагги, Рицки Хаттон, Кели Павлик, Пол Вилијамс и више.
