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HEAVYWEIGHTS AND PROSPECTS ADDED TO ‘VASQUEZ VS SANDOVAL’ UNDERCARD MAY 4TH
April 30th, RENO — The card is set for May 4th’s world-class boxing event presented by Let’s Get It On Promotions and the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The evening’s feature attraction matches world-ranked Oscar “El Chapito” Vasquez (15-1) against Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval (12-1) in an eight-round, super-flyweight battle. A spectacular undercard supplements the main event.
Undefeated heavyweight prospect and knockout machine, Frank “Freedom Fighter” Sanchez (5-0, 5 Kos), has been added to the May 4th card. Sanchez was born and raised in Guantanamo Bay Cuba. In his native country, he competed in over two-hundred boxing matches as an amatuer. He fled Cuba in 2016 and made his way to Las Vegas where he signed a managerial deal with retired Hall of Fame referee Richard Steele. Sanchez will be fighting veteran Lamont Capers (9-11) in a six-round battle.
Carson City lightweight Diego Elizondo (2-0) will be fighting the very tough Canton Miller (3-1) in a four-round match.
In a six-round cruiserweight bout, U.S. Army Veteran Blake “The Beast” McKernan (7-0, 5 Kos) of Sacramento will be facing Mexico’s Daniel Arambula (4-2).
In a classic Mexican vs. Puerto Rican fight, Santos “Titos” Vasquez (5-2-1), who is Oscar’s younger brother and an alternate for the 2012 U.S. Olympic boxing team, will be fighting Puerto Rico’s Bryan Aquino (11-2) in a six round junior-flyweight bout.
Ricardo “The Dreamer” Lucio-Galvan (2-0, 2 KO) is scheduled to fight in a four-round featherweight bout.
Ymladd cerdyn yn amodol ar newid. First bell is at 7pm.
Mae tocynnau ar gael $35, $65, $100 (taxes and fees not included) and can be purchased at the Atlantis Gift Shop, by calling Atlantis Special Events 888.551.7007 neu 775.824.4467, or via ticketmaster.com. https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/1700546DF068922D#efeat4212
VASQUEZ VS SANDOVAL TOPS BOXING CARD AT THE RENO/SPARKS CONVENTION CENTER MAY 4TH
4 Ebrill, RENO — Let’s Get It On Promotions and the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa are pleased to announce “The Main Event” – an exciting night of world-class professional boxing Friday, May 4th, 2018 at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center. Oscar “El Chapito” Vasquez (15-1) vs. Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval (12-1) are matched in the main event.
In a sensational eight-round super-flyweight bout, Reno’s own Oscar Vasquez will be facing his toughest foe yet. Reno boxing fans remember Ricardo Sandoval (Tijuana, MX) when he faced the tough Brent Venegas last November. Sandoval earned the decision over Venegas in an action-packed brawl. Sandoval has earned three more wins since then. Many consider Vasquez vs. Sandoval to be a pick-em fight.
“It’s a coinflip.” Says Let’s Get It On Promotions’ Tommy Lane. “Both guys come forward, both like to exchange punches. It will be a very exciting fight.”
Vasquez, who is ranked in the top 15 at flyweight, is knocking at the door of a big opportunity. Sandoval has quickly earned a name for himself at the super flyweight division as well. A win for either will surely present bigger opportunities.
An exciting undercard will supplement Vasquez vs. Sandoval on May 4th.
Carson City lightweight Diego Elizondo (2-0) and Reno’s rising star Ricardo “The Dreamer” Lucio-Galvan (2-0, 2 KO), a featherweight, will both be returning to the ring that evening in separate bouts. Lucio-Galvan, also a sophomore at UNR, is coming off of a sensational second-round TKO victory over Kenny Guzman on the Beltran vs. Moses card in February.
Cruiserweight Blake “The Beast” McKernan (7-0, 5 Kos) of Sacramento will be making his way over the mountains to fight May 4th. McKernan, an Army Veteran who served in Iraq, is looking to remain undefeated in a six-round bout.
Additional matchups are being put together for May 4th. More information will be announced soon. Ymladd cerdyn yn amodol ar newid. First bell is at 7pm.
Tickets are available and can be purchased at the Atlantis Gift Shop $35, $65, $100 (taxes & fees not included), by calling Atlantis Special Events 888.551.7007 neu 775.824.4467, or via ticketmaster.com. https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/1700546DF068922D#efeat4212
WORLD CLASS BOXING RETURNS TO THE RENO/SPARKS CONVENTION CENTER NOVEMBER 17TH
October 18th, RENO — Let’s Get It On Promotions and the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa are pleased to announce an exciting night of world-class professional boxing Dydd Sadwrn, 17 Tachwedd, 2017 at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center. The card will be co-headlined by lightweight sensation Gabriel Flores Jr., and Reno’s own Oscar Vasquez in separate bouts.
The youngest-ever Top Rank Inc. signed fighter, Gabe Flores Jr. (4-0, 3Kos) is on a meteoric rise in the fight game. The Stockton, CA seventeen-year-old manages to fight as he is completing high school. For the third time he will fight in Northern Nevada, where he regularly draws hundreds from his hometown. Flores will fight in a four-round lightweight bout.
Reno’s own Oscar Vasquez (14-1) is coming off an impressive ten-round unanimous decision victory this August in Fallon against the tough Javier Gallo. Vasquez is currently ranked fifteenth in the world in the flyweight division by the World Boxing Organization. Vasquez will be fighting Victory Ruiz (22-7) in a ten-round fight.
Ricardo Lucio Galvan, also from Reno, will be making his pro debut on 17 Tachwedd. Galvan, a second-year business major at UNR, is also a Dreamer. He is enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) and hopes he can use his boxing career to bring awareness to the issue. He is an experience amateur with nearly eighty bouts. Galvan will be fighting in a four-round jr. lightweight bout.
Carson City’s Diego Elizondo (1-0) will be returning to the ring on 17 Tachwedd after beating Chandler Clements via unanimous decision in Fallon in August. Elizondo attributes his toughness to his Basque and Mexican heritage. He will be fighting in a four-round lightweight bout.
Super flyweight Bruno Escalante (14-3-1) of Redwood City, CA is slated to fight in a six-round bout in Reno. Escalante is trying to get his world title run back on track after some recent bumps in the road. Born in Cebu City, Philippines, Escalante is one of a handful of young Filipino boxers who are carrying the torch for Pinoy boxing. Escalante will be fighting the tough Alex Rangel (17-7).
Rounding out the card is bantamweight Brent Venegas (3-0) o Stockton, MEGIS. Venegas is scheduled for a four-round scrap.
More information will be announced soon. Ymladd cerdyn yn amodol ar newid.
First bell is at 7pm. Tickets are available and can be purchased at the Atlantis Gift Shop $35, $65, $100, by calling Atlantis Special Events 888.551.7007 neu 775.824.4467, or via ticketmaster.com.
“CHAPITO” VASQUEZ WINS IN FALLON RURAL RUMBLE 2017
AUGUST 14th, RENO — The Fallon Rural Rumble once again delivered a night of sensational world-class professional boxing in it’s tenth installment ar ddydd Sadwrn nos.
In his first ten-round fight, Reno native and world-ranked flyweight Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez scored an impressive unanimous decision win over Javier Gallo in the evening’s main event. Vasquez improves to 14-1.
In the co-main, Stockton, CA sensation Gabriel Flores Jr. scored a shutout unanimous decision win over the tough Jorge Padron of Mexico. Flores improves to 3-0 (2 Kos).
Carson City’s Diego Elizondo also scored a shutout UD victory over Chandler Clements in his pro debut.
Sacramento’s Pedro Moreno improves to 7-0 (5 Kos) with an impressive second-round TKO victory over Curtis Morton.
Yn yr ornest agoriadol, Stockton CA’s Quilisto “Kilo the Kid” Madera with a sensational second-round, one-shot KO win over Austin Marcum. Madera improves to 7-0 (4 Kos).
The Fallon Rural Rumble is presented every summer by the City of Fallon and Let’s Get It On Promotions.
Image – Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez”. Credyd Photo – Erik killin
VASQUEZ BROTHERS WIN IN RENO
13 Mehefin, RENO — In front of a packed crowd at the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa, Reno, flyweight Oscar Vasquez took a unanimous victory against Mexico’s Javier Lapizco. All three judges scored the bout 80-72. Vasquez was in control of the fight from the opening bell but had to weather several intense exchanges with the game Lapizco throughout the fight. Vasquez moves to 10-1, Lapizco to 7-4.
Oscar’s younger brother Santos scored a second-round TKO over Nestor Hernandez in a Jr. flyweight bout. Santos had Hernandez down in the first round by landing a left-hook that landed perfectly. He continued to land punches in the second and once again put Hernandez down. After a third knockdown, referee Vic Drakulich called a stop to the contest. Vasquez moves to 2-2, Hernandez to 0-2.
Hefyd ar ddydd Sadwrn Cerdyn, Reno’s Alec McGee was successful in his professional debut over the tough Mulapi Enjani via unanimous decision in a four-round featherweight bout. The aggressive Enjani had his moments, but McGee’s boxing ability proved to be superior. Enjani moves to 2-2-2.
The sensational opening bout pitted super featherweights Derick Bartlemay and Matt Murphy against each other in a four-round fight. The nonstop action resembled the final fight sequence in a Rocky movie and ultimately resulted in a draw.
In a four-round super-featherweight bout, Rafael Busuioc scored a unanimous decision win over Jose Luis Gallegos in an a high energy bout.
FIGHT WEEK IN RENO – VASQUEZ VS. LAPIZCO HEADLINES SATURDAY
June 8th, RENO — The final touches for Dydd Sadwrn world-class boxing event have been finalized by Let’s Get It On Promotions and the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa. The full professional boxing card will take place At Atlantis’ Paradise Ballroom 7 PM Dydd Sadwrn.
June 11th’s card will be headlined by Reno’s own Oscar Vasquez (9-1) as he faces Mexico’s Javier Lapizco (7-3) of in an eight-round flyweight bout.
Oscar’s younger brother, Santos, will also be fighting ar ddydd Sadwrn. Santos will be fighting Nestor Hernandez of Seattle, WA in a junior-flyweight bout.
Two of Reno’s amateur boxing stars will be making their highly-anticipated professional debuts in separate bouts. Alec McGee will be debuting in four-round fight in the bantamweight division against Mulapi Enjani of San Diego, MEGIS. Kenny Davis Jr. will be fighting Jose Luis Gallegos of Bakersfield, CA in a four-round featherweight bout.
In a four-round junior-lightweight contest, Sacramento’s Rafael Busuioe will face Kevin Davila of Seattle.
Mewn pwl ysgafn pedwar-rownd, Matt Murphy of St. Louis, MO will be facing off against Derick Bartlemay of Eugene, NEU.
The official boxer weigh-in is open to the public and will take place at Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa in the Emerald room at 6 PM Dydd Gwener, June 10th.
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Mae tocynnau ar gael – $35, $50, $100 Tickets can be purchased at the Atlantis Gift Shop, by calling Atlantis Special Events 888.551.7007 neu 775.824.4467, or online by visiting atlantiscasino.com/boxing VIP tables are also available for $500 (Seats 4).
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Reno, Yn seiliedig Nevada “Gadewch i Get It On Hyrwyddiadau "ei sefydlu yn 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane. Yn gynnar 2005 cafodd ei ymuno gan feibion Terry a Tommy yn gweithrediadau'r cwmni. Sine yna, maent wedi hyrwyddo bocsio a cymysg digwyddiadau crefft ymladd ledled y wlad. Maent wedi gweithio gyda nifer o ragolygon gorau'r byd, ac wedi arwain diffoddwyr i gyfleoedd teitl y byd. twitter @letsgetitonbox facebook https://www.facebook.com/
OSCAR VASQUEZ TO HEADLINE PRO BOXING SHOW AT ATLANTIS JUNE 11TH
MAY 18th, RENO — Let’s Get It On Promotions and the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa are pleased to announce an evening of world-class professional boxing on Dydd Sadwrn, June 11th, 2016 in Atlantis’ Paradise Ballroom. The evening’s main event will feature is local Reno favorite Oscar Vasquez (9-1). Vasquez, a popular local flyweight, will be featured in an eight-round bout.
Vasquez, who recently entered into a long-term promotional agreement with Let’s Get It On Promotions, looks to continue his campaign towards world title contention. Yn ei frwydr olaf, Vasquez scored a sensational knockout win over Jose Toribio in Fallon, NV.
Three additional fighters from the Reno/Sparks area are also slated to fight June 11th, including Oscar’s younger brother Santos, who was an alternate boxer for the 2012 US Olympic Team, yn ogystal â, Kenny Davis Jr. and Alec McGee, both from Reno, who will make their professional debuts in separate bouts as well.
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Additional fights which will feature top boxing prospects from around the country will be added. More information will be announced soon. Ymladd cerdyn yn amodol ar newid.
Tickets are available now – $35, $50, $100 can be purchased at the Atlantis Gift Shop, or by calling Atlantis Special Events 888.551.7007 neu 775.824.4467, or online by visiting atlantiscasino.com. VIP tables are also available for $500 (Seats 4).
AM Gwneud pethau'n AR HYBU
Reno, Yn seiliedig Nevada “Gadewch i Get It On Hyrwyddiadau "ei sefydlu yn 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane. Yn gynnar 2005 cafodd ei ymuno gan feibion Terry a Tommy yn gweithrediadau'r cwmni. Sine yna, maent wedi hyrwyddo bocsio a cymysg digwyddiadau crefft ymladd ledled y wlad. Maent wedi gweithio gyda nifer o ragolygon gorau'r byd, ac wedi arwain diffoddwyr i gyfleoedd teitl y byd. twitter @letsgetitonbox facebook https://www.facebook.com/
Image – Oscar Vasquez
OSCAR SGORIAU "CHAPITO" Vasquez BIG K.O. ON Dydd Sadwrn
25 Awst, RENO, — Pwysau pryf Oscar "Marquee" Vasquez (9-1 2 Kos) ennill ei nawfed fuddugoliaeth trwy atal San Diego Jose Toribio (6-2) Dydd Sadwrn nos yn Fallon, NV.
The scheduled eight-round contest was action packed from the opening bell with both fighters having their moments. Vasquez’s stuck to boxing while Toribio pushed the action. As the bout moved to the final rounds, Toribio began to land more punches than he had been able to in previous rounds. In the seventh round, diriogaeth newydd ar gyfer y ddau diffoddwyr, Glanio Vasquez bachyn chwith dieflig i'r corff, which paralyzed Toribio. He was unable to recover.
This was the first scheduled eight-round contest for both. It was a tough and entertaining fight that got the Northern Nevada crowd on it’s feet. Although Fallon is practically Vasquez’s hometown, Mynegodd y cefnogwyr yn frwdfrydig eu gwerthfawrogiad am y gêm Toribio wedi hynny.
Gyda'r fuddugoliaeth, Vasquez parhau ei ennill-streak trawiadol, ac mae hefyd yn parhau i dyfu ei broffil yn yr adran Pwysau pryf.
Dydd Sadwrn cerdyn frwydr yn ei gyflwyno gan Top Rank Inc., Gadewch i Get It On Hyrwyddiadau, a Mae Dinas Fallon fel rhan o'r flynyddol "Rumble Gwledig."
Llun: Erik killin
Photo 1. Vasquez lansio ymosodiad i Toribio.
Photo 2. Vasquez gyda thîm hyrwyddo (chwith i'r dde) Ymgynghorydd Vasquez, Carstairs Jesse. Vasquez ar Hyrwyddwr Tommy a Terry Lane o LGIO.
AM Gwneud pethau'n AR HYBU
Reno, Yn seiliedig Nevada “Gadewch i Get It On Hyrwyddiadau "ei sefydlu yn 2000 gan Hall Of dyfarnwr bocsio Enwogion Mills Lane. Yn gynnar 2005 cafodd ei ymuno gan feibion Terry a Tommy yn gweithrediadau'r cwmni. Sine yna, maent wedi hyrwyddo bocsio a cymysg digwyddiadau crefft ymladd ledled y wlad. Maent wedi gweithio gyda nifer o ragolygon gorau'r byd, ac wedi arwain diffoddwyr i gyfleoedd teitl y byd.