ОРАНЖЕВ, Халиф. (Ноември. 2, 2016) – Hard-hitting lightweight prospect Мануел Мендес (12-1-2, 8 Нокаута) прави си U.S. television debut against unbeaten Витор Джоунс Фрейтас (12-0, 6 Нокаута) това Петък, Ноември. 4, от Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Халиф.
Freitas vs. Mendez is scheduled for eight rounds and kicks off a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on SHOWTIME при 10:30 p.m. И/PT (забавено на Западния бряг).
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Mendez, who is trained by the well-regarded Joel Diaz, is putting the finishing touches on a training camp that saw him spar against former world champions Victor Ortiz, Ruslan Provodnikov and elite prospect Vergil Ortiz.
Thompson Boxing caught up with the 26-year-old slugger from Indio, Халиф. and got his take on този петък ShoBox fight.
(On your first time fighting in front of a nationally televised audience) ...
“Това е една чудесна възможност. I always push myself to the limits and this fight is no different. I have a fan-friendly style that the SHOWTIME audience is going to love.”
(On paper your fight against Freitas appears evenly matched, but most are giving the upper hand to your opponent) …
“I’ve always been the underdog all my life so this is another shot to prove myself. Freitas has a famous name, but that’s about it. He hasn’t faced anyone that approaches my ability.”
(On what you expect from Freitas) …
“The first few rounds will go a long way in knowing what he has. From watching tape, it seems like he has speed, but the most important thing is gauging his power. I can take a punch so once I feel him connect with something, then I’ll know what he has to offer.”
(On your relationship with Joel Diaz) …
“We have an excellent relationship. He’s incredibly helpful in that I’ve seen a great deal of improvement since I’ve been with him. Everything is better. My conditioning, head movement, търчане; I’ve improved in a lot of areas. He’s a great teacher.”
(How would you describe your style for those that have yet to see you fight?) ...
“I’m a smart boxer that pressures fighters into making mistakes. I have all the tools needed to wear down opponents. You’ll always see me in front of you to the point where you get annoyed and start making mental errors. That’s when I put the hurt on you.”
TV FIGHTS
Непобеждаван 2012 Олимпийски бронзов медалист Тераса “Real Deal” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 Нокаута) ще се изправи с разстроен ум Хайме Ерера в главното събитие на ShoBox в полуклуб от 10 рунда: Включен триплеър от ново поколение Петък, Ноември. 4, живеят на SHOWTIME в 10:30 p.m. И/PT (забавено на Западния бряг) from Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, Халиф.
В съвместно функцията, непобедени крайцери Константин Беженару (11-0, 4 Нокаута, 0-1-1 в Световните серии по бокс), на Catskill, N.Y.. по пътя на Молдова, и Стивънс “Свръхчовек” Буджай (16-0-1, 11 Нокаута), Ню Йорк, ще се сблъскат в 10-рунд за вакантните титли WBC International и WBC Continental Americas.
При откриването схватката на телевизията, непобеден лек Витор Джоунс Фрейтас (12-0, 1 ND, 6 Нокаута), на Салвадор, Bahia, Бразилия, ще се противопостави на любимия на местните фенове Мануел Мендес (12-1-2, 8 Нокаута), на Индио, Калифорния., в осем кръг мач. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Приклад” Freitas.
