ORANGE, Calif. (June 28, 2019) – Junior welterweight prospect Pedro Moreno (11-0, 7 KOs) weighed 143.3 lbs. for his hometown, main event showdown against Gilberto Espinoza (11-1, 6 KOs), who came in a little lighter at 139.6 lbs.

Moreno, who is from Sacramento, Calif., will fight in his home city for the second time in his young career.

The 8-round showcase originates from Omega Products International in Sacramento, Calif. this Saturday, June 29.

Moreno is a former Silver Gloves Champion and U.S. Junior Olympic team member.

WEIGHTS

Pedro Moreno, 143.3 lbs. vs. Gilberto Espinoza, 139.6 lbs. (8-rounds)
Loui Lopez, 146.5 lbs. vs. Dwain Victorian, 146.9 lbs. (6-rounds)
Manuel James, 131 lbs. vs. Alex Solorio, 128.9 lbs. (6-rounds)
Arnold Dinong, 125.8 lbs. vs. Francisco Camacho, 127.9 lbs. (4-rounds)
Will Villa, 129.4 lbs. vs. George Carranza, 132.4 lbs. (4-rounds)
Sebastian Salinas, 131.6 lbs. vs. Tyler Marshall, 130.4 lbs. (4-rounds)

Tickets for “Path to Glory” are priced at $40, $60, & $100 and are available for purchase at Omega Products on the day of the event (Saturday) starting at 6 PM local time.

All fights will be live streamed on TB Presents: Path to Glory via our Facebook page, YouTube channel and ThompsonBoxing.com. Beto Duran will handle blow-by-blow duties, while Hall of Fame broadcaster Rich Marotta provides expert, color commentary.

The livestream starts at 8:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. ET.

Omega Productions International is located at 8111 Fruitridge Road in Sacramento, CA 95826 and can be reached at 916-635-3335.

“Path to Glory” is presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Everlast.

For more information, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com.

For regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please check our Facebook Page, watch our YouTube channel on Thompson Boxing TV, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @ThompsonBoxing.

ORANGE, Calif. (June 25, 2019) – Junior welterweight Pedro Melo (11-0, 7 KOs) makes his first appearance of the year as the headlining attraction of “Path to Glory” this Friday from Omega Products International in Sacramento, Calif.

Moreno, a former Silver Gloves Champion and U.S. Junior Olympic team member, faces fellow prospect Gilberto Espinoza (11-1, 6 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico in the 8-round main event.

Moreno, 21, was born in the Mexican state of Jalisco, but his family relocated to Salinas, Calif. when he was five-years-old. One year later, they moved to Sacramento. Friday’s fight marks the second time Moreno will appear in front of his hometown fans.

“I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity,” said Moreno, who signed with Thompson Boxing last year. “Some boxers go their entire careers without fighting in their home city. It’s a big responsibility, but one that I’m ready for.”

The self-described boxer-puncher will receive a stern test from the equally young Mendoza. In previous fights, Mendoza has switched between orthodox and southpaw stances in an attempt to confuse his opponent. Moreno, who started boxing at age twelve, isn’t concerned with any tricks he may see.

“I’ve seen a lot of styles in the amateurs and I spar with heavier guys,” Moreno said. “I just focus on what I need to do to get the win.”

Moreno’s last fight from Sacramento occurred from the same outdoor venue last June against the previously unbeaten prospect Luis Zarazua. Moreno landed clean shots in virtually every round and with his size advantage, looked comfortable fighting in close quarters.

Moreno, who started his career at lightweight but already has filled out to 140 lbs., will be the naturally bigger fighter come Friday night.

“I’ll be able to wear Mendoza down with my size,” Moreno said. “Especially if the fight goes to the pocket. He’ll have to cover up more than he’d like.”

Tickets for “Path to Glory” are priced at $40, $60, & $100 and are available for purchase at ThompsonBoxing.com, or by calling 714-935-0900.

In the 6-round co-feature, welterweight prospect Loui Lopez (6-0, 3 KOs) of Corona, Calif. meets Dwain Victorian (5-4-1, 3 KOs) of Stanton, Calif. Lopez, 22, turned professional last year and registered five wins.

In other action, Sacramento native Manuel Jaimes Barreto (5-0, 5 KOs) looks to extend his knockout winning streak to six when he battles Alex Solorio (4-5, 1 KO) of Mexico (6-rounds). The bout will be contested in the lightweight division.

Featherweight Arnold Dinong (4-0, 1 KO) of San Mateo, Calif. fights Francisco Camacho (7-10-1, 3 KOs) of Mexico in a scheduled 4-round fight.

Junior lightweight and Sacramento local Will Villa (2-0) will fight an opponent to be named later (4-rounds).

In the “Path to Glory” show opener, lightweight Sebastian Salinas of Indio, Calif. makes his professional debut against Michael Gaxiola (4-16) of Modesto, Calif. (4-rounds).

All fights will be live streamed on TB Presents: Path to Glory via our Facebook page, YouTube channel and ThompsonBoxing.com. Beto Duran will handle blow-by-blow duties, while Doug Fischer provides expert, color commentary.

The livestream starts at 8:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. ET.

Omega Productions International is located at 8111 Fruitridge Road in Sacramento, CA 95826 and can be reached at 916-635-3335.

“Path to Glory” is presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Everlast.

For more information, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com.

For regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please check our Facebook Page, watch our YouTube channel on Thompson Boxing TV, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @ThompsonBoxing.

ORANGE, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2019) – Junior welterweight prospect Pedro Moreno (11-0, 7 KOs), who was set to make his headlining debut this Friday, has pulled out of his scheduled eight-round fight against fellow unbeaten prospect Ramon Mascarena (10-0, 5 KOs).

Moreno, 21, fell ill Tuesday night and made the decision today to remove himself from the “New Blood” card.

Wednesday’s change elevates bantamweights Mario Hernandez (8-0-1, 3 KOs) and Luis Fernando Saavedra (7-6, 3 KOs) to the eight-round main event.

“It’s an unfortunate situation for Pedro and Ramon because both fighters were beyond excited to showcase their boxing ability in our main event,” said Alex Camponovo, matchmaker and general manager at Thompson Boxing. “The good news is we still have an excellent card lined up for boxing fans. Mario Hernandez and Luis Fernando Saavedra are two, no-nonsense boxers that will put on a tremendous performance in our new main event.”

Tickets for “New Blood” are priced at $40, $60, & $100, and are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com.

All fights will be live streamed on TB Presents: New Blood via our Facebook page, YouTube channel, and ThompsonBoxing.com. Beto Duran will handle blow-by-blow duties, while Doug Fischer provides expert, color commentating.

The livestream starts at 8:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. ET.

The Doubletree Hotel is located at 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 and can be reached at 909-937-0900.

“New Blood” is presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Everlast.

For more information, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. To follow the conversation on social media, please use #NewBlood, #TBPresents, and #ThompsonBoxing.

For regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please check our Facebook Page, watch our YouTube channel on Thompson Boxing TV, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @ThompsonBoxing.

ORANGE, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2019) – Junior welterweight Pedro Moreno (11-0, 7 KOs) makes his headlining debut on Thompson Boxing’s “New Blood” event on Friday, Feb. 8, from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif.

The power-punching Moreno faces fellow unbeaten talent Ramon Mascarena (10-0, 5 KOs) in the eight-round main event.

Moreno, 21, hails from Sacramento, Calif. and as a 15-year-old, took home the Silver Gloves Championship in the 110-pound division. Moreno, who yielded a 50-5 record as an amateur, was also a member of the U.S. Junior Olympic team. Those accomplishments, while indeed noteworthy, pale in comparison to his most recent development.

“It means the world to me to be showcased in the main event,” said Moreno, who is trained by Marcus Caballero. “Every boxer wants to headline as quickly as possible after turning professional.”

The graduation to main event status comes after recording four impressive wins last year, the last two coming by way of knockout. Standing in front Moreno’s undefeated mark is the Chilean Mascarena, who is known for his fast starts.

“He’s going to be a tough opponent,” said Moreno. “He comes forward a lot and likes to deliver pressure. I like to fight the same way. When two fighters like to attack, you know it’s going to be a war.”

To prepare for Mascarena, Moreno, who entered the paid ranks three years ago, has been sparring with unbeaten prospects Andy Vences and Xavier Martinez.

“I’ve been putting a lot of work into this training camp,” said Moreno, who signed with Thompson Boxing last year. “I’m getting some great sparring and working on my head movement. Whatever he brings, I’ll be ready for it.”

Tickets for “New Blood” are priced at $40, $60, & $100, and are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com.

In the “New Blood” co-feature, bantamweight Mario Hernandez (8-0-1, 3 KOs) of Santa Ana, Calif. meets Luis Fernando Saavedra (7-6, 3 KOs) of Mexico (6-rounds).

UNDERCARD

Lightweight standout Ruben Torres (7-0, 6 KOs) of Los Angeles will face an opponent to be named later (6-rounds).

Local favorite Luis Lopez (5-0, 3 KOs) of nearby Corona, Calif. fights welterweight Adan Ahumada (3-6-2, 2 KOs) of Mexico (4-rounds).

Additionally, super welterweight Richard Brewart (3-0, 1 KO) of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. meets Abel Reyes (4-2, 4 KOs) of Mexico in a bout set for four rounds.

Opening “New Blood” is lightweight prospect George Acosta (6-0, 1 KO) of Whittier, Calif. The unbeaten Acosta will fight an opponent to be named later (4-rounds).

All fights will be live streamed on TB Presents: New Blood via our Facebook page, YouTube channel, and ThompsonBoxing.com.

The livestream starts at 8:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. ET.

The Doubletree Hotel is located at 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 and can be reached at 909-937-0900.

“New Blood” is presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Everlast.

For more information, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. To follow the conversation on social media, please use #NewBlood, #TBPresents, and #ThompsonBoxing.

For regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please check our Facebook Page, watch our YouTube channel on Thompson Boxing TV, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @ThompsonBoxing.