ARANCIONE, Calif. (Novembre. 2, 2016) – Hard-hitting lightweight prospect Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KO) fa il suo U.S. television debut against unbeaten Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 6 KO) questo Venerdì, Novembre. 4, dal Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Calif.
Freitas vs. Mendez is scheduled for eight rounds and kicks off a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO a 10:30 p.m. E/PT (in ritardo sulla West Coast).
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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, Calif. and got his take on di questo Venerdì ShoBox fight.
(On your first time fighting in front of a nationally televised audience) ...
“E 'una grande opportunità. 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, footwork; 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
Undefeated 2012 Medaglia di bronzo olimpica Terrazzo “Real Deal” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KO) affronterà la mente turbata Jaime Herrera nell'evento principale welter da 10 colpi di uno ShoBox: Il tripleheader di nuova generazione attivo Venerdì, Novembre. 4, diretta su Showtime a 10:30 p.m. E/PT (in ritardo sulla West Coast) from Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, Calif.
Nella co-feature, pesi cruiser imbattuti Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 KO, 0-1-1 in World Series of Boxing), di Catskill, N.Y.. attraverso la Moldavia, e Stevens “Superuomo” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 KO), di New York, si scontrerà in un rounder 10 per i titoli vacanti di WBC International e WBC Continental Americas.
Nel match di apertura della trasmissione televisiva, imbattuto peso leggero Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 KO), di Salvador, Bahia, Brasile, sarà osteggiato dai fan locali preferiti Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KO), di Indio, Calif., durante un incontro otto round. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Culo” Freitas.
