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World ranked lightweight Xolisani Ndongeni & featherweight super prospect Ruben Villa headline undercard on Friday, Novambra 4

Undefeated Ukranian welterweight Taras Shelestyuk faces upset-minded Jaime Herrera in main event of ShoBox: The New Generation Tripleheader, LIVE on SHOWTIME®
Undefeated Cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru & Stivens Bujaj Meet In Co-feature; Nephew of Former World Champion Popo Freitas, Vitor Jones Freitas Faces Manuel Mendez

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Philadelphia, PA./Corona CA. (Oct. 25, 2016) – World ranked lightweight contender Xolisani Ndongeni and highly regarded featherweight prospect Reuben Villa will headline a terrific undercard on Friday night, November 4th at the Omega Products International Events Center in Corona, California.
Ndongeni of East Cape, South Africa has a record of 21-0 amin'ny 11 knockouts and is ranked number-2 by the WBA.

The 26 year-old will be making his American debut against Juan Garcia Mendez (19-1-1, 12 KO ny) ny Mexicali, Mexico in a bout scheduled for ten-rounds.

Ndongeni turned professional in 2010 and is the IBO Lightweight champion and former South African Super Featherweight & Maivana tompon-daka. Among his 21 wins is a win over former world champion Mzonke Fana. Ao amin'ny bout farany, Ndongeni scored a 1st round stoppage over Emilio Norfat on April 22nd in East London, South Africa.

Ndongeni is promoted is Rodney Berman’s Golden Gloves Promotions.

Mendez, 24 taona-taona, dia 7 taona matihanina, and is on a five-fight winning streak. Ao amin'ny bout farany, Mendez stopped Roman Mendez in 1 manodidina tamin'ny May 29, 2015 in Mexicali, Meksika.

Villa of Salinas, California manana ny rakitsoratry ny 2-0 amin'ny 2 1st-round knockouts.

The 19 year-old was a two-time National Golden Glove Champion, 2-time Jr. Olympics Champion, ary 2015 Olympic Trials runner-up, and he holds two victories over 2016 Olympic silver medal winner Shakur Stevenson.

He turned professional on July 29th with a 1st round stoppage over Gerardo Molina. Villa followed that up with a first round stoppage over Jose Mora on September 23rd any Ontario, California.

Villa’s opponent in the scheduled four-round bout will be announced shortly.

In a 4-round super flyweight bout, Danny Andujo (2-0, 1 KO) of Temcula, California will battle Joel Cano (0-3) of Ciudad, Meksika.

Jonathan Esquivel of Anaheim, California will make his pro debut against an opponent to be named in a middleweight bout.

Tickets for the event promoted by Banner Promotions & Thompson, dia priced amin'ny $100 (ringside), $70 (reserved) ary $50 (ankapobeny fieken-keloka) ary afaka nividy amin'ny fiantsoana (714) 935-0900.
Undefeated 2012 Nahazo medaly Olaimpika Bronze Terrace “Real Deal” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 Kos) will face upset-minded Jaime Herrera in the 10-round welterweight main event of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader on, velona SHOWTIME amin'ny 10:30 p.m. SY/PT (tara ny West Coast).

Ao amin'ny mpiara-endri-javatra, undefeated cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 Kos, 0-1-1 in World Series ady totohondry), of Catskill, NY by way of Moldova, ary Stivens “Superman” Bujaj(16-0-1, 11 Kos), ny New York, will collide in a 10-rounder for the vacant WBC International and WBC Continental Americas titles.

Ao amin'ny fiandohan'ny bout ny telecast, undefeated maivana Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 Kos), of Salvador, Bahia, Brezila, will be opposed by local fan favorite Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 Kos), ny Indio, TOY NY, in an 8-round bout. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former four-time world champion Acelino “Butt” Freitas.

Barry Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Steve Farhood izao tontolo izao sy ny tompon-daka teo aloha Raul Marquez manompo toy ny manam-pahaizana mpandalina. Mpamokatra ny mpanatanteraka dia Gordon Hall amin'ny Rich Gaughan famokarana sy ny Rick Phillips mitarika.

Ruben Villa stops Mora in one for second straight first round knockout

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Onatario, TOY NY. (Septambra 23, 2016)–Heralded featherweight prospect Reuben Villa made it two-for-two in first round stoppages as he took out Jose Mora at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California.
Villa dropped Mora with a right hook, and then stepped on the gas with a flurry of power punches until the fight was stopped at 2:31.
Villa of Salinas, California now has two knockouts.
Ruben has been very impressive in his first two outings,” hoy Banner Promotions Filoha, Artie Pelullo. “We will have him back on November 4th on the undercard of our fight card in Corona, California.”
The fight went as expected,” said Ken Thompson, filohan'ny Thompson Boxing Promotions. “Ruben was sensational in earning his second straight knockout win. It’s very early in his career, but you can already tell how special he is.
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Ruben Villa destroys Gerardo Molina in first round of pro debut

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Onatario, TOY NY. (Jolay 30, 2016)–Heralded amateur Reuben Villa (1-0, 1 KO) did not waste any time putting away challenger Gerardo Molina (1-2, 1 KO) izany lasa Zoma night in his professional debut. Villa landed a counter left hook early in the first round that sent Molina backpedaling onto the canvas. Seconds later, Villa, who is from Salinas, Kalifornia., rocked Molina with a series of punches, knocking him out at the 2:25 mark of the opening round.
It felt great to get that first win,” Villa said. “I didn’t go in thinking knockout, but I knew after the first knockdown that I was going to end it early. I had a bunch of friends and family in attendance. I’m glad I gave them something to smile about.
Ruben looked sensational in his pro debut,” hoy Banner Promotions Filoha, Arthur Pelullo. “Even though it was just inside of one round, you could tell that Ruben is a tremendous talent, and we are looking forward to his next fight, which should be announced shortly.

Ruben looked fantastic tonight,” said Ken Thompson, filohan'ny Thompson Boxing Promotions. “He gave us a glimpse into his immense potential. Ruben has a very bright future ahead of him and we are excited to continue to feature him on our Southern California shows.

Villa is co-promoted through Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions.

Photos By Carlos Baeza/ Thompson Boxing