SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Sacramento’s popular junior middleweight Ruben Torres (5-2-1, 1 KO) of Sacramento was forced to a split decision draw by Christian Seals (4-2-2, 2 KOs) of Watts, California in the closing bout of a competitively-matched card at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on Saturday night.
Torres, 154, and Seals, 150 ½, traded on even terms for much of the four rounds. Neither fighter seemed to have the other in any serious trouble despite the many two-way flurries.
After four rounds, none of the three judges (Brian Tsukamoto, Guilherme Faria De Souza and Michael Margado) found much in agreement. One card went to Torres, 39-37, one for Seals 40-36 and one even 38-38.
In the co-main event, Jesus Haro (10-1, 1 KO) of Merced, California scored a fourth-round stoppage of Gabriel Ponce (5-4-1, 3 KOs) of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
In the first, the fast-punching Haro, 106, landed a right that had Ponce, 108, in trouble before the resulting flurry scored knockdown number one. Ponce got to his feet before Haro swooped in with another combination to force and second knockdown. After referee Michael Margado had Ponce prove his mobility, the bell sounded to end the opening round.
After Haro boxed through the second, Ponce rebounded to place some well-timed rights early in the third round. Haro stepped on the gas halfway through the round, to the point that the ringside physician wanted to take a look at Ponce before the fourth.
Haro caught Ponce in the midst of an exchange early the fourth, rocking him for a near knockdown. When Haro moved in to seal the deal with combinations, referee Michael Margado swooped in to stop the contest at the 2:22 mark of round four.
In an action-packed cruiserweight bout, Mario Hernandez (1-1) of Sparks, Nevada pounded out a four-round unanimous decision over debuting Marco Ortiz (0-1) of Redding, California.
Hernandez, 175 ¼, fought off his back foot well as Ortiz, 180, pressed forward from bell-to-bell. Despite being the aggressor, Ortiz was never really able to get inside the longer-armed Hernandez’ punches the way he would have liked.
Judge Michael Margado scored it 40-36, while judges Guilherme Faria De Souza and Brian Tsukamoto had it 39-37, all for Hernandez.
For the second time this summer, Mark Salgado (1-2-2, 1 KO) of San Jose, California and Christian Avalos (0-1-2) of Carson City, Nevada engaged in an all-out war for four rounds and for the second time they went home with a draw.
Avalos, 135, and Salgado,134, picked up right where they left off in May, effectively making round one tonight round five of their overall battle.
Each round featured exciting back-and-forth as neither fighter was willing to give up ground. Salgado landed the harder counter punches early, but Avalos finished strong with power shots in the fourth.
After four rounds, judge Guilherme Faria De Souza had the bout 39-38 for Salgado. However, he was overruled by judges
Brian Tsukamoto and Edward Collantes, scoring the bout even, 38-38 for the majority draw.
Avalos and Salgado had fought to a thrilling split decision draw in May in Oroville, California.
In a bout far more competitive than the scores would leave one to believe, Tito Carlo (2-0, 1 KO) of Carson City remained unbeaten with a hard-fought four-round decision over Pedro Angel Cruz (3-3, 2 KOs) of San Jose.
Cruz,137, seemed to edge out the first round from ringside, landing the cleaner shots in the exchanges. Carlo, 136, improved as the fight wore on, landing several clean rights in the final two rounds especially.
After four rounds, each fighter had claimed their pound of flesh from the other, with every round competitive. Still all three judges, Brian Tsukamoto, Guilherme Faria De Souza and Michael Margado, scored the shutout for Carlo, 40-36.
Terrell Glynn (2-0) of Sacramento edged out his second career decision victory over battle-tested veteran Jasper McCargo (4-5-2, 2 KOs) of Richmond.
Glynn, 185, seemed to edge a feeling out first round. McCargo, 179, effectively played the role of counter-puncher for much of the remainder of the bout. McCargo was successful in timing his overhand right to some effect in the second, before a two-way exchange closed the round. McCargo continued his effectiveness as the counter-puncher in the final two rounds, giving ground, but landing well-placed responses to Glynn’s aggression.
However, the official judges ended up swayed by Glynn’s forward movement by majority scores. Judge Edward Collantes scored the bout even, 38-38, but was overruled by judges Guilherme Faria De Souza and Brian Tsukamoto, scoring the bout 39-37 for Glynn.
Will Villa (7-0-1, 1 KO) of Sacramento scored a first-round stoppage over fellow Sacramento native Phillip Ramirez (0-2) to open the show.
Villa, 125, a natural featherweight, was simply too big for the shorter Ramirez, 126. After a series of flurries, and with the size disadvantage apparent, referee Ed Collantes stopped the bout at 2:30 of the first round.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — Local favorite junior middleweight Ruben Torres returns to his hometown for the second time this year on Saturday night as takes on Christian Seals in the closing bout of a competitively-matched card at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Sacramento. Fighters weighed-in Friday morning at the hotel.
Torres (5-2, 1 KO) of Sacramento ended a ten-month layoff with a four-round unanimous decision at the DoubleTree in April. Hoping to stall Torres’ career momentum will be Carson, California’s Seals. The Southern California native (4-2-1, 2 KOs) aims to end a two-fight skid by sending the local fans home unhappy on Saturday night. Torres weighed-in for the four-round main event at 154-pounds, while Seals scaled 150 ½.
In the six-round co-main event, Jesus Haro (9-1) of Merced, California will take on Gabriel Ponce (5-3-1, 3 KOs) of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in a light flyweight bout. Haro, who claimed the WBC Youth 105-pound title in his last bout, will be making his United States debut as a professional. Haro came in at 106-pounds, while Ponce weighed 108.
Mario Hernandez (0-1) of Sparks, Nevada will meet debuting Marco Ortiz of Red Bluff, California in a four-round cruiserweight bout. Hernandez, who was impressive in defeat in his debut at a DoubleTree in April, made 175 ¼-pounds. Ortiz weighed-in at the contracted 180-pounds on his second attempt.
In a rematch, Mark Salgado (1-2-1, 1 KO) of San Jose, California and Christian Avalos (0-1-1) of Carson City, Nevada will pick up where they left off after an all-action four-round draw in May. Salgado weighed-in for the four-round bout at 134, while Avalos scaled 135-pounds.
Tito Carlo (1-0, 1 KO) of Carson City will take on Pedro Angel Cruz (3-2, 2 KOs) of San Jose in a four-round lightweight bout. Carlo, fighting for the first time since November 2021, scaled 136-pounds, while Cruz made 137.
Terrell Glynn (1-0) of Sacramento returns to the DoubleTree to take on battle-tested veteran Jasper McCargo (4-4-2, 2 KOs) of Richmond in a four-round cruiserweight bout. Glynn, coming off of a four-round war with Mario Hernandez, weighed-in at 185-pounds. McCargo, who has been matched against a series of unbeaten prospects, weighed-in at 179-pounds Friday.
In an all-Sacramento showdown, Will Villa (6-0-1) will open the show against Phillip Ramirez (0-1) in a four-round featherweight bout. Villa, coming off of a draw at the DoubleTree in May, weighed-in at 125-pounds. The much shorter Ramirez came in at 126-pounds.
Moises Marroquin (5-0, 2 KOs) of Sacramento was scheduled to make his U.S. debut against Evert Antonio Vallecillo Velasquez (0-1) of Richmond, California by way of Chinandega, Nicaragua in a four-round flyweight bout. However, even after an attempt to cut weight at the weigh-in, Marroquin was too far over the agreed upon number to keep the fight intact.
Tickets for the event, promoted by Upper Cut Promotions, are available online at uppercutpro.com
Prograis Stops Zepeda in 11 to Win WBC Super Lightweight Title
CARSON, CALIFORNIA– In an impressive performance, Regis Prograis claimed the vacant WBC light welterweight title with an eleventh-round knockout of longtime contender Jose Zepeda at the Dignity Sports Health Park.
Prograis (28-1, 24 KOs) of New Orleans, Louisiana proved to have too many dimensions for Zepeda (35-3, 27 KOs) of La Puente, California. When the flow of the bout called for him to box, Prograis boxed. When Zepeda drew him into an inside action fight, Prograis more than handled himself.
Zepeda, 139.4, caught Prograis, 139, leaning to the left for the shot that got a rise out of the crowd in the first. Prograis landed well with his jab early in the second, but Zepeda came back late in the round.
After boxing well at distance for much of the third, Prograis, who entered as the WBC #2 ranked contender, nearly came out of his shoes as he fired off a clean left late in the round. When Prograis went for another sweeping left, Zepeda, the WBC #1 ranked contender, threw his own in concert as the two landed simultaneous hard shots to close out the third.
After getting beaten to the jab, Zepeda drew Prograis into a firefight to close out the fourth, much to the delight of the crowd. The back-and-forth action resumed in the fifth, as neither fighter would let a clean blow go unanswered.
Prograis controlled much of sixth, turning the fight into a boxing match with his pinpoint jab and movement. Prograis’ feints and ring generalship troubled Zepeda again for much of the seventh. Before the close of the round, an accidental clash of heads drew blood from the nose of Prograis.
Prograis continued to outbox Zepeda through rounds eight and nine before Zepeda got him to stand-and-trade heading into the tenth.
The tenth would feature thrilling two-way action throughout, briefly breathing new life into Zepeda’s standing in the bout as Prograis abandoned his jab first style.
The momentum shift would be brief as Prograis rocked and dropped Zepeda along the ropes early in the eleventh. Referee Ray Corona waved off the contest at 59 seconds of round eleven.
After the bout, Prograis refused to call out any of the other names at 140-pounds, considering he is now a champion that should be called out by them.
For Zepeda, the third time did not end up being the charm as all three of his professional defeats have come in world title attempts.
Valle Decisions Bermudez to Win Light Flyweight Titles
In the co-main event, IBF/WBO 105-pound champion Yokasta Valle (27-2, 9 KOs) of San Jose, San Jose, Costa Rica moved up in weight to claim the light flyweight version of the same two titles from previously undefeated champion Evelyn Bermudez (17-1-1, 6 KOs) of Santa de la Vera Cruz, Santa Fe, Argentina via ten-round majority decision.
Valle, 107.4, was active and determined, but the naturally larger Argentine stood up well to the punches throughout the fight. After getting outworked at times early, Bermudez, 106, timed her right hand well in round four and caught the busier Valle clean.
Valle kept a busy pace for all ten rounds, but it appeared Bermudez had the power edge and may have taken rounds with a well-placed right hand or two.
In the end, two judges gave Bermudez very little credit, handing in scores of 99-91 and 97-93 for Valle. The third card was even, 95-95.
After the win, Valle expressed her desire to meet fellow champion Seniesa Estrada at whatever weight class the fight can be made.
2016 and 2020 Uzbekistani Olympian Bakhodir Jalolov (12-0, 12 KOs) of Brooklyn, New York by way of Sariosiyo, Uzbekistan kept his knockout streak alive with a fourth-round stoppage of journeyman Curtis Harper (14-9, 9 KOs) of Jacksonville, Florida.
Jalolov, 247.6, controlled the bout from the early stages, keeping Harper, 260, on the end of his long punches from the southpaw stance.
Harper grew frustrated to the point of intentionally headbutting and hitting on the break during the second round, which earned him a warning from the referee.
In the third, a straight left from Jalolov dropped Harper hard, who got up seconds before the bell and the round would close just before they could touch again.
Jalolov ended the fight, dropping Harper with a combination near the blue corner in the fourth. Harper rose before the count of ten, but referee Thomas Taylor opted the call the one-sided bout. Official time of the stoppage was 1:53 of the fourth.
IBF #4/WBC #5/WBO #8/WBA #12 ranked light middleweight Charles Conwell (18-0, 13 KOs) of Cleveland, Ohio took a hard-fought ten-round majority decision over veteran gatekeeper Juan Carlos Abreu (25-7-1, 23 KOs) of La Romana, La Romana, Dominican Republic.
Conwell, 153.8, found himself bleeding from his left eye early in the second after some inside fighting. Despite being bothered by the blood, Conwell pressed the action in the third, briefly stopping Abreu, 154, in his tracks with a clean combination upstairs.
Conwell continued to force himself in rounds four and five, but some well-placed shots by Abreu worsened the 2016 U.S. Olympian’s cut, creating some drama as the fight moved to the middle rounds.
Abreu, who entered as the WBC #15 ranked 154-pound contender, had one of his better rounds in round seven as he backed up Conwell with consistent combinations. However, Conwell would land the most telling blow late in the round, as a body shot forced Abreu to wince and drop his hands near the bell.
As the fight wore on both fighters had their moments as they kept a busy junior middleweight pace in a bout that the three ringside judges would have a wide range of views. In the end, Conwell improved his ranking in what was billed as a WBC semi-final eliminator. One judge had it even, 95-95, while the other two scored it for Conwell, 98-92 and 96-94.
The son of the beloved former champion of the same name, Fernando Vargas Jr. (7-0, 7 KOs) of Las Vegas, Nevada hammered overnmatched local Alejandro Martinez (3-3-1, 2 KOs) of Los Angeles, California en route to a second-round stoppage to open the pay-per-view telecast.
Vargas, 150, utilized his natural size advantage to control the first round before opening up offensively to start the second. Martinez, 151.2, was outgunned and hit the canvas after a combination early in the round. Referee Ray Corona took a good look at Martinez, but allowed the bout to continue before another two-punch combination forced Martinez to slide to the canvas and forced the stoppage at 2:40 of round two.
Super bantamweight prospect Nathan Rodriguez (10-0, 7 KOs) of Pico Rivera, California turned back a game Jerson Ortiz (17-6, 8 KOs) of Managua, Nicaragua to score a wide eight-round unanimous decision in a bout tougher than the scores would lead you to believe.
Rodriguez, 123.4, scored a knockdown during an exchange early in the third. Ortiz, 123.8, opted for the offense is the best defense approach and was downed again midway through the round.
Through three rounds a distance result looked unlikely, but Ortiz landed some windmill shots to some effect in the fourth before Rodriguez turned back the tide late in the round. The two would engage in two-way exchanges down the stretch of the fight, as Ortiz made a fight out of it after the bleak beginning. The judges could not be swayed to credit Ortiz much for his effort, as Rodriguez took the bout and the minor WBC FECARBOX title by scores of 80-70 and 79-71 twice.
In an upset, Eduardo Estela (14-1, 9 KOs) of Montevideo, Uruguay spoiled the previously unblemished record Ruben Torres (19-1, 16 KOs) of Santa Monica, California via a hard-fought eight-round split decision.
Estela, 136, staggered Torres, 136.2, against the ropes midway through the first, scoring a knockdown and prompting a count from referee Thomas Taylor. Estela pressed for the remainder of the round, but Torres managed to regain his footing.
Torres fared much better in rounds two and three before Estela closed out the fourth strong, knocking the Californian off balance late in the round. Estela continued as the aggressor through the late rounds, forcing the crowd favorite Torres to fight on the move or with his back to the ropes much of the time. Torres stood his ground and fought at a beneficial distance in the eighth to close out the bout, but in the end it was not enough to leave Carson with his unbeaten record intact. Two judges scored in favor of Estela, 78-73 and 76-75. Torres took the dissenting card 76-75.
One of two sons of Fernando Vargas on the card, Amado Vargas (5-0, 2 KOs) of Las Vegas passed a tougher-than-expected test in the form of Osmar Olmos Hernandez (1-2) of Santa Clarita, California.
Vargas, 125.8, opened the four-round bout at a frantic pace, eventually downing Olmos Hernandez, 124.4, with an overhand right early in the first round. Two follow-up lefts would cost the young Vargas a point as referee Jerry Cantu ruled they had come after the knockdown was scored.
Olmos Hernandez finished the first with renewed vigor and carried that energy into the second frame. The stanza would feature back-and-forth action as both Vargas and Olmos Hernandez swung for the fences with little regard for defense.
As the fight wound down, Vargas settled into more of a boxer’s posture which enabled the offspring “El Feroz” to cruise to a unanimous decision by scores of 39-35 and 38-36 twice.
Slick southpaw Austin Brooks (9-0, 3 KOs) of La Mesa, California pounded away at sturdy Jesus Roman (8-6, 3 KOs) of Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico en route to a third-round stoppage.
Brooks,129, opted to fight at close range despite his size advantage and was just too quick and strong for the game Roman, 129.6. The Mexican native fought hard throughout but ultimately wilted to the mat after a barrage in third. Referee Jerry Cantu waved off the contest at 2:03 of the round.
Local middleweight prospect Eric Priest (9-0, 7 KOs) of Los Angeles barely broke a sweat before scoring a three-knockdown KO of Luis Alberto Vera (11-22-2, 1 KO) of Buenos Aires.
Priest, 160, flurried Vera, 159.8, to the mat for two quick knockdowns in the opening round. Vera had no answer for anything Priest had to offer and was put down a third time by a stinging body shot moments later. Referee Thomas Taylor stopped the bout immediately after Vera took to a knee for the third knockdown.
Jacob Macalolooy (4-0, 3 KOs) of Union City, California remained unbeaten with a second-round stoppage of Terrance Jarmon (3-2, 1 KO) of Toledo, Ohio to open tonight’s card.
Macalolooy, 146.8, dropped Jarmon, 144, late in the first with an overhand left. The southpaw Jarmon fought in survival mode for the remainder of the first and survived to the bell. However it was just a matter of time before Macalolooy ended the bout, dropping Jarmon early in the second, prompting a stoppage from refereeJerry Cantu at the 1:02 mark of round two.
Ruben Torres to Face Eduardo Estela November 26th in Carson, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 2, 2022) – Thompson Boxing’s undefeated lightweight star, Ruben “Ace” Torres (19-0, 16 KOs), from South Central, Los Angeles, is back in action on November 26, 2022, when he steps in the ring with Eduardo Estela (13-1, 9 KOs), of Montevideo, Uruguay. The fight is presented by MarvNation and produced by Legendz Entertainment live on Pay-Per-View. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased HERE.
Torres vs. Estela, a scheduled 8-round bout, will take place at ‘The War Grounds’, Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA. The main event will showcase Jose ‘Chon’ Zepeda (35-2, 27 KO’s) of LaPuente, CA vs. #2 ranked, former World Champion Regis ‘Rougarou’ Prograis (27-1, 23 KOs) of New Orleans, for the vacant WBC Super Lightweight world title.
“This is a big fight for me, and I plan to take full advantage of the opportunity,” said Torres. “I know Estela is hungry to make a name for himself so I’m well aware of the task at hand, I must dictate the action from the opening bell. At this point in my career, every fight is life or death. This will be my first time fighting outside of my Thompson Boxing family, and I’m going to represent my promoter with a great performance.”
Torres’ knockout of Cristian Baez (18-2, 17 KOs) in his last fight went viral, and he hopes to build on that momentum. Torres has knocked out 9 of his last 10 opponents.
“I feel my power has improved with each fight as I’m getting more comfortable sitting on my punches,” continued Torres. “Every day I train, I’m working on some aspect of throwing a power punch. All the hard work will be on display on November 26th.”
Making his U.S.A. debut, Eduardo Estela has nothing to lose and promises to bring forth an entertaining fight. He believes Torres is not on his level and plans to upset him in his hometown.
“I saw a lot of weaknesses in Torres when he fought Baez,” stated Estela. “I have confidence in my ability to execute the game plan my trainer and I put together. This will be the first time I’ll be fighting in the United States, so this is my chance to prove to the world that I’m an elite fighter. A victory will catapult me to bigger fights down the road. I will not let this opportunity pass me by. I’m fighting for all my countrymen back home. Torres is in for a rude awakening.”
“We believe Ruben Torres has all the ingredients to become a world champion,” said Alex Camponovo, General Manager for Thompson Boxing. “This is a very dangerous opponent, and a win against Estela will certainly help Torres climb the rankings.”
Weights From Corona, CA TORRES vs. BAEZ
Ruben Torres 136.6 vs Cristian Baez 136.8
Louis Lopez 146.6 vs Elias Diaz 146
Pedro Valencia 134.5 vs Adrian Corona 134.5
Nelson Oliva 162.7 vs Eduardo Reyes 162.4
Ioannis Manouilidis 138.4 vs Edgar Palacios 142.6
Anthony Saldivar 159.9 vs Antonio Duarte 159.6
“Path To Glory” will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT. Doors open at 6:00 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:30 pm PT. Tickets priced at $50, $75, $100 & $125, will only be available for purchase at the door the day of the event. Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google.
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LOUIS LOPEZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
CORONA, CA (August 17, 2022) – Welterweight Louie Lopez (11-1-1, 4 KOs), of Corona, CA, will face Elias “Ingles” Diaz (11-0, 6 KOs), of National City, CA, in an 8-round bout, on Thompson Boxing’s “Path To Glory” event this Saturday, August 20, 2022. Lopez vs. Diaz will serve as the co-main event to Ruben “Ace” Torres (18-0, 15 KOs) vs. Cristian Baez (18-1, 17 KOs), a 10-round lightweight main event bout. Lopez is eager to keep his winning steak alive.
Tickets priced at $50, $75, $100 & $125, will only be available for purchase at the door the day of the event, which will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT.
Here is what Lopez had to say about his matchup with Diaz, his recent training camp, fighting at home, and more.
On his recent training camp:
“Camp has been tough but motivating, as I’m excited to be fighting in front of all my fans in my hometown of Corona, California. When I’m tired from training, I get extra motivation to go the extra mile as my fans keep me going. I have been waiting for this moment, to fight at home, and that is what has inspired me for this camp. The sparring I had for this fight was the best I’ve had in years.”
On his matchup with Diaz:
“Diaz is undefeated, who got a big win last year against another unbeaten fighter. He’s kept his unbeaten record in place and that’s what makes me excited, I want to be the first fighter to give him a loss. He’s coming with the mindset to upset me in front of all my hometown fans, but he’s going to find out real quick, that I’m on another level then anyone he’s ever fought. My relentlessness and desire will be the keys to me winning this fight.”
On what a win will do for his career:
“Quite simply put, a victory makes up for the loss early in my career. It shows I’ve evolved and became a better fighter. I know that I am an elite fighter and beating an undefeated prospect will only make my stock rise. I am coming into this fight to earn the respect that I feel was taken from me earlier in my career.”
On being showcased as the co-main event in his hometown:
“I love being able to fight at home in Southern California, especially Corona, California, where I was born and raised. I am very proud to represent where I’m from. Being featured so high on this card essentially gives me a great platform to entertain my fans and put on a show. I am looking forward to the energy of the crowd and the excitement that Corona, California will bring on fight night. This is going to be a fight you won’t want to miss as it will be action-packed, proving I’m ready to be in the conversation for some form of a title in the next year. I respect my opponent outside of the ring, but not in the ring. I want the boxing fans and those who love the sport to see me as a great fighter on this night.”
Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer and Rich Marotta. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.
This event is sponsored by HUSTLER Casino, LA’s only luxury casino; Thompson Building Materials, Transforming spaces into beautiful places; Omega Products International, The leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Belgard, Paves the way; and Makita, Rule the outdoors.
“Path To Glory” will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and
YouTube pages. In addition, Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson
Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable onApple and Google.
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CRISTIAN BAEZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
CORONA, CA (August 13, 2022) – Upset-minded lightweight power puncher,
Cristian Baez (18-1, 17 KOs), who is scheduled to battle Ruben “Ace”
Torres (18-0, 15 KOs), in the 10-round main event on Thompson Boxing’s
“Path To Glory” show August 20, 2022, is eager to get back in the ring after over a two-year layoff.
Tickets priced at $50, $75, $100 & $125, will only be available for purchase at the door the day of the event, which will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT.
Here is what Baez had to say about his recent training camp, his upcoming matchup with Torres, and more.
On his recent training camp:
“I have been training non-stop with my coaches, former boxer Arturo Quintero, and Eriky Alvarez at the Relentless Boxing Gym in San Jose, California. When this opportunity came up, I jumped on it. For those who saw the last fight I lost, I just lost focus, I was winning the fight and got caught. I am a different fighter now and because of that loss, I’m ready to shock the world on fight night. I’m finalizing a great training camp and I’m hungrier then ever.
On his matchup with Ruben Torres:
“He is a good fighter, talented, and young. I have sparred with a lot of bigger fighters, especially when I go to Hayward, California to spar with elite pros. I am very familiar with the style he has, and he will have to be the best version of himself to be effective, as I have done countless rounds with various fighters to prepare for this fight. I have trained relentlessly for this fight, and I don’t expect this fight to go the distance.”
On what a win will do for his career:
“A win changes my life. I am in a position in boxing right now where I must come out victorious. I need to win to continue my dream of being a world champion. I have been out of the ring for some time, and this is a big moment for me to take a chance and skip the line to get back to where I once was. I am taking a big risk because I want the reward. A win here puts me back on television, and closer to fighting for in a world title eliminator.”
On fighting for Thompson Boxing:
“I am thankful to Thompson Boxing for their professionalism and how they have treated me as a fighter thus far, as well as putting me in the main event spot against their top fighter. They have put forth world-class boxing events for years, and to get a chance to headline a show is a major deal no matter who it is against. I am ready to perform and entertain the fans, the hard part is nearly over, we’re getting close to what I love to do, which is fight.”
Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer and Rich Marotta. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.
This event is sponsored by HUSTLER Casino, LA’s only luxury casino; Thompson Building Materials, Transforming spaces into beautiful places; Omega Products International, The leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Belgard, Paves the way; and Makita, Rule the outdoors.
“Path To Glory” will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and
YouTube pages. In addition, Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson
Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable onApple and Google.
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RUBEN “ACE” TORRES TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
CORONA, CA (August 12, 2022) – Undefeated lightweight, Ruben “Ace” Torres (18-0, 15 KOs), who is making a case for being the 2022 Prospect of the Year, is scheduled to headline Thompson Boxing’s “Path To Glory” event on August 20, 2022. Torres, who is wrapping up training camp, will battle Cristian Baez (18-1, 17 KOs), in a ten-round main event which looks to be Torres’ toughest fight to date.
Tickets priced at $50, $75, $100 & $125, will only be available for purchase at the door the day of the event, which will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT.
Here is what Torres had to say about his upcoming fight with Baez, his recent training camp, and more.
On his recent training camp:
“I’ve given this camp my all. I know that a lot of people believe in me from friends, and family, to the media outlets labeling me as one of the next great fighters developed through Thompson Boxing. My goal is to work as hard as possible in the gym to be able to live up to the standards others have set for me. I am trying to not just be good, but great, and this camp reflects all the hard work that will be on display come fight night.”
On working with coaches Danny Zamora and Javier Gomez:
“I feel that the relationship I have with Danny Zamora and coach Javier Gomez is deeper than boxing. I took time off from boxing to go to school and, when I came back, they were both there for me. Together they were very serious about my dedication to the sport. I know that it isn’t just a business for them, they genuinely care about me and want what is best for me. I couldn’t ask for anything more. I don’t view them as coaches, I view them as people that will be on this journey with me till the end.”
On his upcoming matchup with Baez:
“I know that he is a talented fighter who at one time was signed to Golden Boy Promotions, but lost a fight, and people seemingly forgot about his talent. I didn’t. I know that this is the most motivated he has ever been because he has been out of the ring for nearly two years. I am sure he stayed in the gym and the Baez I am facing will be a guy who not just wants to get a check, but he also wants the respect he feels he deserves in this sport. I am training for this fight like it is a world title fight, since I know he is a dangerous opponent.”
On headlining another Thompson Boxing card:
“I am so grateful to the whole staff at Thompson Boxing. They have built me up to become a fighter who is in the running for the prospect of the year, and I want to be the next great fighter for this organization. Thompson Boxing is a family, and boxing is a sport that doesn’t have much community, especially as you become successful. I’m excited to headline another Thompson Boxing card. My next goal is to bring a world title to Thompson Boxing, and I know I will do it soon.”
Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer and Rich Marotta. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.
This event is sponsored by HUSTLER Casino, LA’s only luxury casino; Thompson Building Materials, Transforming spaces into beautiful places; Omega Products International, The leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Belgard, Paves the way; and Makita, Rule the outdoors.
“Path To Glory” will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and
YouTube pages. In addition, Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson
Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable onApple and Google.
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Ruben Torres Opponent Announced Will Face Cristian Baez on Thompson Card August 20th in Corona, CA
CORONA, CA (August 10, 2022) – A stellar card for what should be a hot summer night is being set by Thompson Boxing this coming Saturday, August 20 in Corona, CA.
The main event will featurerising lightweight star, Ruben “Ace” Torres (18-0, 15 KOs), from South Central Los Angeles, who will put it all on the line against equally heavy-handed and knockout artist, Cristian “Guarico” Baez (18-1, 17 KOs) from San Juan de Los Morros, Venezuela. Torres vs. Baez is a 10-round bout that will headline the properly dubbed “Path To Glory” event.
Tickets priced at $50, $75, $100 & $125, will only be available for purchase at the door the day of the event, which will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT.
“Sparks will fly on August 20th,” said Torres. “I’m ready to take my career to the next level and a victory against a tough opponent like Baez will help me climb up the rankings. I will like to make a statement in the ring and let the world know that I belong at the top of my weight division.”
“I’ve been waiting for a long time to get in the ring and now it’s time to showcase my talent.” said Baez from his training camp in San Jose, CA. “Torres is a good prospect, but I’m hungry and I’m going to give him all he can handle. Don’t be surprised If I knock him out.”
In what should be another ‘barn-burner,’ Corona’s own Louie Lopez (11-1-1, 4 KOs) who will be fighting in his backyard, will have his hands full against undefeated prospect Elias “Ingles” Diaz (11-0, 6 KOs) who hails from National City, Calif. Lopez vs. Diaz will serve as the co-main event bout scheduled to 8-rounds or less.
Rounding up the non-stop action with an 8-round special attraction will be a clash of Southern California undefeated lightweights, Pedro Valencia (10-0, 7 KOs) from Pacoima, Calif., will face Adrian “Bam Bam” Corona (9-0-1, 2 KO’s), from nearby Rialto, Calif.
UNDERCARD BOUTS:
Middleweight “Nuckle” Nelson Oliva (3-0, 3 KOs), of Riverside, Calif, will face experienced Carlos Gorham (16-8-1, 10 KOs) of Tamaulipas, Mexico. (6-rounds)
Super welterweight Anthony Saldivar (1-0) of Ontario, Calif. will face an opponent TBA (4-rounds)
Opening the card will be lightweight Ioannis Manouilidis (1-0) of Athens, Greece, facing Gibran Perez (0-1), of San Marcos, Calif. (4-rounds)
Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer and Rich Marotta. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.
This event is sponsored by HUSTLER Casino, LA’s only luxury casino; Thompson Building Materials, Transforming spaces into beautiful places; Omega Products International, The leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Belgard, Paves the way; and Makita, Rule the outdoors.
“Path To Glory” will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and
YouTube pages. In addition, Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson
Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable onApple and Google.
For more information, and regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #ThompsonBoxing.
Ruben Torres Headlines Thompson Card August 20th in Corona, CA
ONTARIO, CA (July 22, 2022) – Undefeated rising lightweight, Ruben “Ace” Torres (18-0, 15 KOs), is scheduled to headline Thompson Boxing’s “Path To Glory” event on August 20, 2022. Torres will face an opponent TBA in a 10-round bout. Welterweight Louis Lopez (11-1-1, 4 KOs) will fight in an 8-round bout against an opponent TBA that will serve as the co-feature attraction. Pedro Valencia (10-0, 7 KOs) vs Adrian Corona (9-0-1, 2 KO’s) will also clash in an 8-round bout in the lightweight division.
Tickets priced at $50, $75, & $100, and are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com. This event will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT.
“I’ve been waiting patiently to get back in the ring since my fight in February and now its time to unleash everything I’ve been working on,” said Torres. “I’m knocking on the doorstep of a major fight with a big name. I’m hoping I’ll find a worthy opponent that is going to test me. Thompson Boxing has big plans for me, and I’ll be ready for anyone they put in front of me. I can’t wait to let me hands go on August 20th.”
“This fight will take place in my backyard as I was born and raised in Corona, California,” stated Lopez. “Everyone knows I always bring exciting fights every time I step in the ring. It will be no different in this fight, especially in front of all my people. I’m ready to take my career to new heights with a victory.”
This event is sponsored by HUSTLER Casino, LA’s only luxury casino; Thompson Building Materials, Transforming spaces into beautiful places; Omega Products International, The leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Belgard, Paves the way; and Makita, Rule the outdoors.
“Path To Glory” will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and
YouTube pages. In addition, Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson
Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable onApple and Google.
For more information, and regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #ThompsonBoxing.
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Ruben Torres Captures WBC Regional Title with Another Knockout Victory
ONTARIO, CA (February 21, 2022) – This past Friday at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, CA, Thompson Boxing Promotions kicked off 2022 with a bang, selling out their “New Blood” event with 1,427 fans in attendance.
In the 8-round main event, Ruben “Ace” Torres (18-0, 15 KOs) remained undefeated with a stellar performance, stopping Cristian Mino (20-5-2, 17 KOs), by way of a sixth-round knockout. With the victory, Torres captured the WBC USNBC title, his first regional belt of his career.
Torres was magnificent throughout the entire fight as he tamed the aggressive approach that Mino was bringing by using his height and reach advantage to perfection, keeping Mino at bay with his superior jab. Mino did his best to get inside but was running into hard shots as Torres’ timing was flawless. After dominating the first five rounds, Torres dropped Mino twice in round six, the first was with vicious uppercut to the head in the early part of the round. Torres then finished Mino off with a picture-perfect left hook to the body, ending the bout at the 1:37 mark of round six.
“I felt my performance against Mino was one of my best to date,” said Torres. “I was really relaxed in this fight and that’s a credit to all the hard work my team and I put in during training camp. Winning the WBC USNBC title will now get me one step closer to a world title fight. I’m hoping I’ll be ranked in the top 15 when the new WBC ratings come out.”
In the 8-round featherweight co-feature, Horacio Garcia (35-4-1, 25 KOs) defeated Isaac “Dinamita” Zarate (16-6-4, 2 KOs) with a majority decision victory. Garcia kept the pressure on Zarate from the opening bell and landed the harder shots throughout the fight. Zarate showed a lot of heart but was outworked by Garcia, who was walking through all his punches. Scorecards read 80-72, 79-72 and 76-76.
“I was in great shape going into this fight and it showed with my performance, as I felt I dominated this fight,” said Garcia. “Not sure why one judge had it even, but that is expected when fighting close to someone’s hometown. I’m hoping this victory will lead to a big fight in the future.”
In the fourth bout of the evening, welterweight Loui Lopez (10-1-1, 4 KOs) survived being dropped twice in round one, winning a majority decision against Cristian Dominguez (11-4, 6 KOs) of Las Vegas, Nevada. In the opening round, Dominguez sent Lopez to the canvas with left hook to the head. Lopez got up and got caught again with an overhand right to the temple at the end of the round. After that, Lopez outworked Dominguez for the rest of their scheduled six round bout, as he was in superior shape. Scorecards read 57-55 twice and 56-56.
“After I got caught twice in round one, I got my composure back and made the proper adjustments.” said the local fan favorite Lopez, who resides in nearby Corona, CA. “My will to win and being in outstanding shape carried me through this fight. I was also feeding of the energy of my hometown fans.”
In a scheduled 6-round featherweight bout, Japhethlee Llamido (11-0, 7 KOs) of Norwalk, Calif., cruised to a unanimous decision victory against Eric Barrios Santos (3-2, 3 KOs), of San Marcos Calif. Llamido used a lot of lateral movement from the southpaw stance to get into position to lands his punches. Santos showed a lot of toughness but was outboxed for most of the fight, which was the third bout on the card. Scorecards read 59-54 twice, 58-55 across the board
“My opponent was throwing a lot of wild punches, so I had to use my feet and counter his attack,” said Llamido. “I’m still learning, and I know with more experience I’ll be ready for all the top contenders in the featherweight division.”
In the second bout of the night, a battle of unbeaten super bantamweights commenced as Sean Brewer (2-0, 1 KO), of Las Vegas, NV, defeated Ivan Zarate of San Pedro, Calif (3-1, 1KO) by way of a first of a round knockout. After a few heated exchanges, Brewer hurt Zarate with a powerful straight right hand, then later landed a devastating right hook that put Zarate on the deck. Zarate was hurt bad, and the fight was stopped at the 2:50 mark of round one.
“It felt good to get my first knockout as a pro, especially against another undefeated fighter,” said Brewer. “I knew when I had him hurt the first time that it was a matter of time before I landed a big shot.”
Heavyweight Oscar Torrez (8-0, 4 KOs), of Rialto, Calif., won a unanimous decision against Daniel Najera (9-5-1, 4 KOs) of Monterey, Mexico, in the opening bout of the night. Although, Najera put of a valiant effort, he was dominated over four rounds. Scorecards read 40-36 across the board, all in favor of Torrez.
“I was trying to hard to get the knockout, and got out of my game a little bit,” said Torrez. “I was still able to dominate the fight and get some good rounds in. I have a long way to go, but I’m getting more experience, and that’s a good thing.”
This event was sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.
For more information, regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. Fans can also watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google. To follow the conversation on social media, please use #ThompsonBoxing.
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Weights From Ontario, CA Torres vs. Mino Friday February 18, 2022
Ruben Torres 134.6 vs Cristian Ruben Miño 134.4 Isaac Zarate 126.9 vs Horacio Garcia 126.9 Louie Lopez 146.6 vs Cristian Dominguez 144 Japhethlee Llamido 125.5 vs Erick Garcia Benitez 126.8 Ivan Zarate 121.7 vs. Sean Brewer 120.6 Oscar Torrez 229 vs. Daniel Najera 235
“New Blood” will take place at the Doubletree Hotel Ontario, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets priced at $50, $75, and $100, are only available at the door. Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google.
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Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.
This event is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.
For more information, regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #ThompsonBoxing.
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Ruben Torres to Fight for WBC Regional Title Against Cristian Mino
ORANGE, CA (February 16, 2022) – Undefeated lightweight, Ruben “Ace” Torres (17-0, 14 KOs), who headlines Thompson Boxing’s “New Blood” event this Friday, February 18, 2022, against Cristian Mino (20-4-2, 17 KOs), has more on the line as the bout will now be for the WBC USNBC title.
Torres has been one of the most active fighters since the start of the pandemic having fought six times. He’s knocked out seven of his last eight opponents and looks to extend on that KO streak this Friday.
“This is huge, and it gets me one step closer to being a major contender in the division,” said Torres with excitement when hearing the news. “Now I’m set to put forth a performance that is worthy of holding a WBC belt, which will be great for the fans. I am ready to emerge as one of the new faces of boxing. I see all the big fights happening in the lightweight division and I am patiently waiting for my time to prove myself. Friday is one step closer to becoming a world champion.”
“Ruben Torres has worked extremely hard and it is rewarding to see him at 24-years-old, fight for his first regional title,” said Alex Camponovo, GM of Thompson Boxing. “We believe in Ruben and see him as a future force of the lightweight division, and someone who is on pace to be a world champion!”
“New Blood” will take place at the Doubletree Hotel Ontario, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets priced at $50, $75, and $100, are only available for purchase at the door. Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google.
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Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.
This event is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.
For more information, regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #ThompsonBoxing.
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Ruben Torres Training Camp Notes
ORANGE, CA (February 14, 2022) – Rising star, lightweight Ruben “Ace” Torres (17-0, 14 KOs), is wrapping up his training camp for his upcoming fight against Cristian Mino (20-4-2, 17 KOs), an 8-round bout headlining Thompson Boxing’s “New Blood” event this Friday, February 18, 2022.
“New Blood” will take place at the Doubletree Hotel Ontario, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets priced at $50, $75, and $100, are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com. Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google.
Here is what Torres had to say about his recent training camp with coaches Danny Zamora and Javier Gomez, his matchup with Mino, and more.
On his recent training camp.
“We have had a great camp, good sparring, and working with a great group of people in the L.A. area. I’m ready to go to the next level in my boxing career so the big key is focus and conditioning. It can be the small things that ruin a fighter at this level, and I’m trying to be fully invested without leaving no stone unturned. My goal is to be a world champion, so my training camp is that of a world champion. All the hard work will pay off.”
On his matchup with Mino.
“My opponent Cristian Miro is a tough Argentine fighter, who is coming to take everything I have worked for. It is hard to find tape on him, so I am working on my fundamentals, staying in shape, and listening to my coaches, Danny Zamora and Javier Gomez. These are the fights that prove I am ready for the next level since I have to keep my focus and show the caliber fighter I am.”
On headlining Thompson Boxing’s “New Blood” event.
“I am very grateful to Thompson Boxing, they believed in me from a very early point in my career, and now I am ready to show them that they were right to get behind me. I have a loyal team in place and great family support. I am just starting to hit my prime and kick off a great start to 2022, I want to send a message to the boxing world that I am ready to be mentioned amongst the best of my division.”
On what a win will do for his career.
“A victory will get me one step closer to fighting in 10-round fights. I feel I’m ready to step up in competition and start my march up the rankings. A win will also help me get into bigger money fights.”
Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.
This event is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.
For more information, regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #ThompsonBoxing.
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Ruben Torres vs. Cristian Mino all set for February 18th Thompson Card
ORANGE, CA (February 2, 2022) – Thompson Boxing’s undefeated rising star, lightweight Ruben “Ace” Torres (17-0, 14 KOs), has an opponent for his upcoming main event bout as he will face the dangerous Argentine power puncher, Cristian Mino (20-4-2, 17 KOs). Torres vs. Mino, an 8-round main event bout, will headline Thompson Boxing’s “New Blood” event, on Friday, February 18th, 2022.
This event will take place at the Doubletree Hotel Ontario, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets are priced at $50, $75, and $100, are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com.
“I’m happy to be back in the main event for the next Thompson Boxing show,” said Torres from his training camp. “I must be tested if I want to become a champion and I know my promoter will challenge every step of the way. Mino is a dangerous fight because he has a lot of power, but I have complete confidence in myself to be victorious. These are the type of fights I’ve been seeking.”
In the 8-round co-feature, Isaac “Dinamita” Zarate (16-5-4, 2 KOs), of San Pedro, Calif., will square off in a rematch against Horacio Garcia (34-4-1, 25 KOs) in the featherweight division.
“I’ve been waiting patiently to return to the ring and what better than a rematch against Horacio Garcia,” said Zarate. “I beat him the first time out and I’m sure he will be seeking revenge, so I’m expecting this to be a grueling fight. I’m ready to bring the best out of me for my hometown fans and get back in the win column.”
This event will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages, in addition to Fight Hub TV, our proud Media Partner. Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google.
UNDERCARD BOUTS: Welterweight Loui Lopez (9-1-1, 4 KOs) of Corona, Calif. will face Cristian Dominguez (11-3, 6 KOs) of Las Vegas, Nevada. (6-rounds)
Featherweight Japhethlee Llamido (10-0, 7 KOs) of Norwalk, Calif., battles Eric Barrios Santos (3-1, 3 KOs), of San Marcos Calif. (6-rounds)
Heavyweight Oscar Torrez (7-0, 4 KOs), of Rialto, Calif., will face Daniel Najera (9-6-1, 4 KOs) of Monterey, Mexico. (6-rounds)
Opening the card will be super bantamweight clash between Ivan Zarate of San Pedro, Calif (3-0, 1 KO), and Sean Brewer (1-0), of Las Vegas, NV. (4-rounds)
This event is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.
For more information, regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #ThompsonBoxing.
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Ruben “Ace” Torres Headlines Thompson Boxing’s New Blood Event February 18th
ORANGE, CA (January 17, 2022) – Ready to challenge the best in the division, undefeated lightweight Ruben “Ace” Torres (17-0, 14 KOs) of South-Central L.A., Calif., who is looking to contend for a world title, is one-step closer to that goal as he headlines Thompson Boxing’s “New Blood” event, on Friday, February 18th, 2022. Torres will face an opponent TBA in the 10-round main event.
This event will take place at the Doubletree Hotel Ontario, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets are priced at $50, $75, and $100, are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com.
“Thompson has done a great job with my career, along with my manager and trainer Danny Zamora, I am in the perfect place in my career to contend for a big fight this year,” said Torres. “I know this is going to be a big year for me, I just have to be calm, patient and focused, as I know as long as I win good things will happen. I am ready to make everyone proud and it all starts on February 18th. I’m ready to put on an amazing show and carry that momentum for the rest of the year.”
In the 8-round co-feature, Isaac “Dinamita” Zarate (16-5-4, 2 KOs), of San Pedro, Calif., will be featured in an eight-round co-main event featherweight bout, with an opponent to be named at a later date.
“It is great to be back fighting in Southern California and back around my friends and family,” said Zarate. “I have had a few rough fights and now I am looking to get a win, and put myself in position to challenge some of the best fighters in the world.”
This event will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages. In addition, Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google.
UNDERCARD BOUTS: Welterweight Loui Lopez (9-1-1, 4 KOs) of Corona, Calif. will face Cristian Dominguez (11-3, 6 KOs) of Las Vegas, Nevada. (6-rounds)
Heavyweight Oscar Torrez (7-0, 4 KOs), of Rialto, Calif., will face TBA. (6-rounds)
Opening the card is super bantamweight Ivan Zarate of San Pedro, Calif (3-0, 1 KO), who will face an opponent to be named at a later date. (4-rounds)
This event is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.
For more information, regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #ThompsonBoxing.
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Francisco Armenta Training Camp Notes
ORANGE, CA (December 14, 2021) – Undefeated lightweight, Francisco Armenta (12-0, 4 KOs), of Orange, California, by way of Sinaloa, Mexico, is looking to make a statement in the lightweight division this Friday, December 17th, as he takes on fellow undefeated prospect, Ruben “Ace” Torres (16-0, 13 KOs).
Torres vs. Armenta, an 8-round bout, will serve as the co-main event to Saul “The Beast” Sanchez (17-1, 10 KOs) vs. Jose “Hollywood” Estrella (23-17-1, 16 KOs), who will be fighting in the 10-round main event. The event titled, Path to Glory, will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel in Ontario, California, promoted by Thompson Boxing Promotions.
Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets priced at $50, $75, & $100, are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com. Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google.
Here is what Armenta had to say about his upcoming fight with Torres, training camp and more.
On his upcoming fight with Ruben Torres.
“This is a huge opportunity for me. Ruben Torres has a lot of talent but so do I and I’m going to show everyone that I’m the fighter to be looking at. I believe I have the style to be victorious against Torres and the world will see my talent this Friday. I’m going to make this fight a war.”
On what a win will do for his career.
“Winning this fight puts me where Ruben Torres is now. Torres is being mentioned amongst the best emerging prospects in the country and defeating him would put me on the level. Basically, this fight is everything I have worked for, and I don’t want all my hard work to go to waste. The time is now for me to take my career to new heights.”
On his recent training camp.
“Camp has been very intense and focused. I am coming to bring it, and I know what he has to offer, but he will have to contend with me being in-shape for all eight-rounds. I am taking this fight very seriously as I’ve been out of the ring for almost two years. I have invested into this camp with a lot of dedication and hard work. All the sparring and road work is finally done and I’m ready for battle.”
On Fighting in Southern California on a Thompson Boxing Promotions card.
“I am glad to have made my U.S. debut with Thompson Boxing Promotions, they have treated me well and I am very excited to let the world see my skills. I’ve fought all my other fights in Mexico so its going to be fun to return to the States to fight Torres. Thompson Boxing Promotions is giving me a platform to display my talents and I am very excited.”
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Ruben Torres Training Camp Notes
ORANGE, CA (December 13, 2021) – Lightweight prospect, Ruben “Ace” Torres (16-0, 13 KOs), is set to fight fellow undefeated foe, Francisco Armenta (12-0, 4 KOs), of Orange, California, by way of Sinaloa, Mexico, in an eight-round co-main event this Friday, December 17th. The event titled, Path to Glory, will be taking place at DoubleTree Hotel in Ontario, California, promoted by Thompson Boxing Promotions.
In the 10-round main event, Saul “The Beast” Sanchez (17-1, 10 KOs), will battle Jose “Hollywood” Estrella (23-17-1, 16 KOs). Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT.
?Tickets are priced at $50, $75, & $100, and are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com. Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google.
Here is what Torres had to say about his matchup with Armenta, training camp, and more.
On his upcoming fight with Francisco Armenta.
“I am very excited about this fight as this is my second undefeated fighter I have faced, previously I fought George Acosta, who is a good fighter, and he brought the best out of me. For me, the bigger the challenge the bigger the performance, I have been working hard with my coach Danny Zamora, and now more than ever, I am ready to perform come fight night. This will be a battle of two undefeated warriors and I plan to come out on top.”
On what a win will do for his career.
“A win puts me in the mix to compete for a world title in one of the most exciting weight classes in all of boxing as we will have a chance to compete against the very best fighters in the world, and on the biggest stages. I am ready for all challenges coming my way.”
On his recent training camp.
“This camp has been good, I feel great ending the year on a strong note and with the thoughts of being able to hopefully get back into the ring, in early 2022. Every camp seems to get better as I evolve as a fighter. I’m constantly learning new things about myself and my abilities. My goal is to constantly improve and bring fans exciting fights.”
On fighting in So-Cal on another Thompson Boxing Promotions card.
“Thompson Boxing Promotions has always taken great care of me and being that I am based out of the L.A. area, it is great that they focus on the L.A. market since that is where all my friends and family live. This will be like a holiday celebration a week before more people celebrate the holidays. I’m grateful that they have kept me busy during the pandemic. I’m going to give back by performing at my highest level.”
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Ruben “Ace” Torres Stops Richard Zamora to Remain Undefeated
CORONA, CA (August 15, 2021) – Last night at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA, Thompson Boxing Promotions hosted their first show with fans in attendance, titled “We. Are. Back.” The sold-out crowd was in full effect as fans were eager to see a great night of action-packed fights.
In the 8-round main event, super lightweight prospect, Ruben “Ace” Torres (16-0, 13 KOs) scored a fifth-round knockout against Richard “Diamante” Zamora (19-5, 12 KOs). Torres was methodical in his approach as he broke down Zamora with crisp accurate punches. In the opening round, Torres rocked Zamora with a powerful left hook that set the tone for his dominating performance. Zamora, who was in great shape, didn’t have enough fire power to keep off Torres’ attack. Zamora couldn’t withstand the punches he was taking from Torres and was stopped by a left hook to the body in the fifth round.
“I felt good going into this fight because I put in the hard work during training camp,” said Torres, who is from nearby South Central, CA. “I hit Zamora with a nice shot in the first round and I knew I had him hurt, so I slowly broke him down and got the stoppage. I feel with a few more fights, I’ll be ready to step up to higher competition, but I’m still young and I’m constantly learning. I’m thankful that I’ve been able to stay busy, my promoter Thompson Boxing is doing a great job building me. I’m hoping to fight two more times before the end of the year.”
In the 6-round co-main event, hometown hero, welterweight Louie Lopez (9-1-1, 4 KOs), of Corona, Calif., defeated Demarcus Layton (8-3-1, 5 KOs) by way of unanimous decision. This was a rematch in which their first fight ended in a draw. This time, Lopez was determined to leave the ring with a victory, as he came out guns blazing from the opening round. Layton was doing his best to box and use lateral movement, as Lopez was coming forward. Both fighters were digging to the body early, but it was Lopez who was landing the more powerful shots. When the final bell rang, Lopez was crowned the victor. Scorecards read 59-55, all in favor of Lopez.
“I really wanted to get the knockout, but Layton is a tough guy, and he wasn’t going down that easy.” said Lopez, “It was great to get the win in this rematch, especially at home in front of my family and friends. I’m ready to take on all challenges and I’m looking forward to my next fight.”
In the third fight of the evening, featherweight Katsuma Akitsugi (6-0, 1 KO) defeated Dihul Olguin (15-19-4, 10 KOs), to remain unbeaten. Akitsugi outworked Olguin over six rounds by using his superior boxing skills. Olguin had his moments, but it wasn’t enough, as Akitsugi was landed more punches. Scorecards read 59-55 in favor of Akitsugi.
“With each fight I’m getting more comfortable in the ring,” stated Akitsugi. “I know I have a long way to go but I’m happy with my development. I have great trainers and soon I’ll be knocking on the door of a big fight. Right now, I’m focused on getting better in all aspects of my game.”
In the second bout of the evening, power punching super lightweight slugger, Miguel “El Explosivo” Madueño (24-0, 22 KOs), annihilated Manuel Martinez (6-4-4, 3 KOs), by way of first round knockout. A powerful left hook to the body sent Martinez to the canvas in the later part of round one.
“Even though I ended the fight in round one, I felt I took my time to land that body shot,” Madueno said. “I didn’t just come out swinging wild, I set everything up with my jab and right hand. People are going to know my name more and more with every fight that I’m in. I’m coming for everyone in my division.”
In the opening 4-round super bantamweight bout, two undefeated prospects were putting their undefeated records on the line. Alexis Alvarado (3-0, 2 KOs), of La Puente, CA, defeated Lazaro Vargas of Indio, Calif (1-1, 1 KO), by way of a majority decision. Both fighters set the tone for the night with an all-action slugfest. Alvarado landed more power punches to edge out a game Vargas. Scorecards read 39-37 twice, and 38-38.
“I knew this was going to be a tough fight,” said Alvarado. “Vargas was putting his undefeated record on the line, as was I, so I knew I had to come out aggressive with a lot of pressure. I came out on top and now it’s on to the next fight. I’m taking every fight seriously and I can’t wait to get back in the ring.”
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EIGHTS FROM CORONA TORRES vs. ZAMORA Saturday August 14, 2021
Ruben Torres 141 vs. Richard Zamora 140.6 Loui Lopez 147 vs. Demarcus Layton 146.8 Katsuma Akitsumgi 124.5 vs. Dihul Olguin 125.6 Miguel Angel Madueño 143.4 vs. Manuel Martinez 143.8 Lazaro Vargas 119.9 vs. Alexis Alvarado 120.2 ? Tickets priced at $50, $75, & $100, and are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com. This event will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Doors open at 5:00 pm PT with the first fight starting at 7:00 pm PT.
The free stream will air live on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages.
Richard “Diamante” Zamora Training Camp Quotes
CORONA, CA (August 12, 2021) – Battle tested Mexican warrior, Richard “Diamante” Zamora (19-4, 12 KOs), has plans to upset Thompson Boxing’s undefeated lightweight prospect, Ruben “Ace” Torres (15-0, 9 KOs), an 8-round main event bout happening this Saturday, August 14th, 2021. The Thompson Boxing event titled “We. Are. Back.”, will be their first show with fans in attendance.
Tickets priced at $50, $75, & $100, and are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com. This event will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Doors open at 5:00 pm PT with the first fight starting at 7:00 pm PT. ? Zamora, who just finalized his final day of training camp, gives his thoughts on his upcoming bout with Torres, his future and more.
On his recent training camp:
“Camp has been good, a bit tough as I am pushing myself to the limits. I know this is a life-changing moment if I win this fight, so I have invested all of my time and money into this camp so that I can give myself the best chance to win.”
On his matchup with Ruben Torres:
“I am impressed with Ruben Torres as a fighter and a person, but in the ring, I won’t show the same respect. I think he is still very young in the sport of boxing and hasn’t got the experience needed yet to win at the next level. After I beat him, he will become a much better fighter.”
On what a win will do for his career:
“I want to change my future as a pro boxer. Right now, I am taking short-notice fights, and a lot of hard fights to get opportunities. This is the first camp in many fights in which I am healthy and had time to prepare for my opponent. This is my biggest chance to prove myself in the sport of boxing.”
On fighting in front of fans since the pandemic:
“I love the atmosphere of having the fans in attendance and being able to feed off their energy. I know my opponent has a lot of fans in the L.A. area, so I will also be motivated by any noises I hear in the crowd. My plan is to give him his first loss in front of his people.”
This event will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages, in additions to Fight Hub TV, our proud Media Partner.
Rich Marotta will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer and Steve Kim. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.
This event is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.
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Ruben “Ace” Torres Training Camp Notes
CORONA, CA (August 10, 2021) – Thompson Boxing’s undefeated lightweight prospect, Ruben “Ace” Torres (15-0, 9 KOs), is all set to battle Richard “Diamante” Zamora (19-4, 12 KOs), this Saturday, August 14th, 2021, on their “We. Are. Back.” event with fans in attendance.
Tickets priced at $50, $75, & $100, and are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com. This event will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Doors open at 5:00 pm PT with the first fight starting at 7:00 pm PT.
Torres who is wrapping up his final days of training camp with coach Danny Zamora, gives his thoughts on his upcoming fight with Zamora, fighting in front of fans, and more.
On his recent training camp:
“Camp has been great, I am very motivated, and I feel a big fight is coming soon, so I am staying very focused in the gym. Every opponent I face from this point on will see me as an opportunity to better their career, and I am not going to let that happen. My coach Danny Zamora and I have been sharpening up all my God given tools, and I can see the progress being made. I’m in great shape, ready to do damage.”
On his matchup with Richard Zamora:
“He is tough, he has a predictable style, but that doesn’t make him any less dangerous. He does a lot of good things in the ring that is the sign of a good fighter. He’s been in thee with some good fighters, so I know I must stay sharp in this fight to win.”
On what a win will do for his career:
“I know I am right there for a top-15 ranking and a fight on a major network, and I have a great promoter in Thompson Boxing, so I am very focused on what I need to do on my end. I can feel the big moment coming, but I am not getting ahead of myself. I am very close to the fight I have be waiting for and I am looking to make a statement in this bout.”
On fighting in front of fans for the first time on a Thompson card post pandemic:
“It will be amazing, as I have a lot of friends and family who support my dreams of becoming a world champion and having them in attendance will be extra motivation for me. I love the way Thompson sets up shows for the fans and having them back in attendance will be a great spark for me.”
This event will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages, in additions to Fight Hub TV, our proud Media Partner.
Rich Marotta will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer and Steve Kim. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.
This event is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.
For more information, regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #321Boxing and #ThompsonBoxing.
Please check our Facebook Page, watch our YouTube channel on Thompson Boxing TV and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @ThompsonBoxing. Fight Hub TV is a proud Media Partner with Thompson Boxing shows and a great resource for all things Boxing.
Ruben “Ace” Torres Headlines Thompson Boxing’s Next Event with Fans in Attendance
CORONA, CA (July 19, 2021) – Undefeated lightweight prospect, Ruben “Ace” Torres (11-0, 9 KOs), who is nearing the point of being called a contender, will headline Thompson Boxing’s “We. Are. Back.” on Saturday, August 14th, 2021. Torres will be taking on Richard “Diamante” Zamora (19-4, 12 KOs), of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, in a scheduled 8-round bout.
540 days after their last live event, this will be the first fight with fans in attendance and everyone is encouraged to get their tickets now. Tickets priced at $50, $75, & $100, and are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com.
This event will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Doors open at 5:00 pm PT with the first fight starting at 7:00 pm PT.
Torres, now 23-years-old from South Central Los Angeles, is trained and managed by Danny Zamora, who has worked with Torres since the start of his career.
“I am so excited to have the fans back,” said Torres. “I feed off the crowd’s energy and it makes me want to put on the best performance possible for them. Knowing I’ll have friends and family there makes a huge difference, but I still have a job to do against Zamora who is no slouch inside the ring.”
Torres is nearing the point of being a ten-round fighter and facing an experienced veteran like Zamora will be a good test. He has goals of a world title shot soon.
“I am excited about this fight because this opponent brings a lot to the table,” Torres continued. “He has fought Mario Barrios, Antonio Moran, and many other great fighters and I want to show that is the level that I am on.”
“We are happy to announce that we can finally open safely to the public. We were able to successfully promote our shows during this tough time through our live streams,” said Ken Thompson of the 321 Boxing series that launched in July of 2020. “But it is the fans who make each event unique with the atmosphere, they bring that extra motivation to the fighters. This will surely be a sold-out show and I can’t wait to see everyone having a great time, enjoying great fights.”
In the co-feature, super bantamweights Humberto Rubalcava (11-2, 7 KOs), of Orange, Calif, and Eros Correa (10-0, 7 KOs), of San Jose, Calif., will go to battle in an 8-round bout.
This event will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages, in additions to Fight Hub TV, our proud Media Partner.
UNDERCARD BOUTS:
Super lightweight Israel “Bad Ways” Mercado (9-1, 7 KOs) of Pamona, Calif., will face Eduardo “Dinamita” Rafael Reyes (10-17, 6 KOs) of Reynosa, Mexico (6-rounds).
Welterweight Louie Lopez (8-1-1, 4 KOs) of nearby Corona, Calif., will face an opponent TBA (6-rounds).
Middleweight Nelson “Knuckle” Oliva (1-0, 1 KO) of Fontana, Calif. will face Antonio Duarte (2-2) of Tijuana, Mexico. (4-rounds)
Opening the card is bantamweight Lazaro Vargas of Indio, Calif (1-0, 1 KO), who will face Alexis Alvarado (2-0, 2 KOs), of La Puente, CA. (4-rounds)
Rich Marotta will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer and Steve Kim. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.
This event is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.
For more information, regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #321Boxing and #ThompsonBoxing.
Please check our Facebook Page, watch our YouTube channel on Thompson Boxing TV and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @ThompsonBoxing. Fight Hub TV is a proud Media Partner with Thompson Boxing shows and a great resource for all things Boxing.
Morrell Jr. Destroys Cazares in 1st
David MorrellJr. defended the WBA Super Middleweight title with a vicious first round stoppage over Mario Cazares at the Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Morrell landed a straight left that stunned Cazares and that was quickly followed by another straight left that plummeted Cazares under the bottom ropes and the fight was immediately stopped at 2:32.
Morrell, 167 1/2 lbs of Minneapolis is 5-0 with four knockouts. Cazares, 166 1/2 lbs of Culican, MEX is 12-1.
“I didn’t expect that to end so quickly,” said Morrell. “I thought it would be more like a five or six round fight. However, once Cazares stepped in the ring, I noticed that he was not ready to fight on my level. He wasn’t ready for this kind of test or this level of fight.”
On the devastating knockout, Morrell said, “When I saw the opening, I took him out. When I hit him, I saw his legs wobble and I knew he was gone, completely out.”
“I’m ready for anyone at 168 pounds and now the world can see it,” continued Morrell. “I would love to fight Caleb Plant. I’m ready to fight Plant. He’s an excellent boxer, but I’m ready to go.”
Glanton Decisions Apochi in a war
In a 10-round cruiserweight war, Brandon Glanton won a 10-round split decision over Efe Apochi in a battle of undefeated fighters.
The two traded hard and thudding power shots from bell to bell. Each guy took the lead in various times of the bout. In round six, Glanton landed a hard left and right on the ropes that badly hurt Apochi for a knockdown. That proved to be the difference as Glanton took card by a 95-94 score. Apochi took a card 96-93.
Glanton was 187 of 654 punches; Apochi was 183 of 721.
Glanton is now 14-0. Apochi is 11-1.
“I knew it was a close fight because at the very end he didn’t hurt me, but I staggered,” said Glanton. “We always talk about balance in the gym, though. I got the split decision because balance is something that we constantly work on. He didn’t hurt me, that’s why I was able to keep fighting.
“Thank God the judges saw it the right way,” continued Glanton. “That knockdown is something we worked on in the gym. I hope the boxing world sees what my coach is doing. The small details, the intricate things, make the difference in a fight like this. All the little details that he schools me on is what he told me would be the difference in this fight, and I’ll be damned if it wasn’t.”
“What can I say?” asked Apochi. “I thought I won the fight. I used my jab, showed some heart, had some good movement in there, but I’m not the judges. I don’t know what they saw, but I thought that I did what I had to do. He’s a tough guy. I won’t take anything away from him. He took some tough shots and he was still there.”
On the possibility of a rematch, Glanton said, “If they want the rematch, then I’ll do it again. I think I’ve proven what I needed to prove, but it’s easier the second time.”
“Of course, I want a rematch with Glanton,” continued Apochi. “I want a rematch with him right now!”
All Rivera Decisions Juarez
All Rivera scored a 10-round majority decision over previously undefeated Omar Juarez in a junior welterweight bout.
It was an action packed fight that was fought at close quarters. Rivera won the fight on the strength of a 9th round knockdown as he won by scores of 95-93, 95-94 and 95-95.
Rivera, 142 1/2 lbs of Bobon, PHL is 22-5. Juarez, 142 1/2 lbs of Brownsville, TX is 11-1.
Rivera landed 123 of 428 punches; Juarez was 152 of 354.
“I was confident that I was going to get the decision,” said Rivera. “I was blocking a lot of the shots that Juárez was throwing. I was landing the more powerful punches. Juárez was doing good work in there, but we were landing the more effective shots. I feel like when I hurt him I maybe could have done a little more to get him out of there early and avoid the decision. But he’s a stronger fighter and I respect his talent.”
Juárez said, “I honestly thought that I did enough to get the win. I did get knocked down. There was one round where I stayed in there and took a couple hits, but I felt like I was the smarter fighter in there. I adjusted well and I thought I did well over all. Almost all of the greats have losses and I know I’m going to be great one day. I just have to fight through this adversity.”
On their professional experience levels, Rivera said, “I’ve been in the ring 27 times now professionally, and I think Juárez is still a kid who’s developing his skills. I’ve fought some of the best fighters around. I’ve won belts. So, I definitely think my experience played a difference tonight.”
“He was the better man today,” Juárez concluded. “I’m not going to take anything away from him. He’s a hard fighter. He’s from the Philippines, which has a lot of strong fighters. I respect him a lot, but I’ll be back.”
When asked about the knockdown, Rivera said, “We actually worked on that shot in camp. We also worked on the follow-up sequence. So, when it landed my corner wanted me to take it to the body to finish him, but he’s a tough fighter.
“I’m here for any 140-pound fighter that wants to step in there with me,” concluded Rivera.
Nathaniel Gallimore won a 10-round majority decision over previously undefeated Leon Lawson III in a junior middleweight bout.
Gallimore landed 78 of 356 punches; Lawson 66 of 302.
Gallimore, 153 1/4 lbs of Chicago, IL won by scores of 97-93, 96-94 and 95-95 and is now 22-5-1. Lawson, 153 1/4 lbs of Flint. MI is 14-1.
Atif Oberlton remained undefeated by stopping Jasper McCargo in round five of a scheduled eight-round light heavyweight bout.
In round four, Oberlton, landed a two lefts that were followed by a cleanup right hook that dropped McCargo.
In round five, it was a hard left hand to the body that dropped McCargo in the corner, and the fight was stopped at 44 seconds.
Oberlton, 175 lbs of Philadelphia is 3-0 with three knockouts. McCargo, 177 lbs of Richmond, VA is 4-2-2.
Travon Marshall won an entertaining four-round unanimous decision over Ruben Torres in a super welterweight contest.
In round two, Marshall dropped Torres with a left hook.
Marshall landed 70 of 210 punches; Torres was 48 of 219.
Marshall, 153 3/4 lbs of Landover, MD won by scores of 40-35 on all cards, and is now 2-0. Torres, 151 3/4 lbs of Sacramento, CA is 4-2.
RUBEN “ACE” TORRES REMAINS UNBEATEN WITH FIRST ROUND KNOCKOUT
CORONA, CA (April 18, 2021) – Today at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA, Thompson Boxing Promotions hosted the second edition of their popular 3.2.1. Boxing series of 2021.
In the 8-round main event, super lightweight prospect Ruben “Ace” Torres (15-0, 12 KOs) dropped Diego Contreras (11-4, 5 KOs) twice in the opening round. The first knockdown came when Torres landed a vicious left hook to the head, while the second one happened by way of a left hook to the body. The referee saw enough and stopped the bout at the 1:04 mark of round one. Torres remains unbeaten and will look to step up in his next fight, with the thoughts of getting ranked in the top 15.
“I was really sharp today and my timing was right on,” said Torres. “I’m very thankful to be staying busy and the support from my promoter, Thompson Boxing, is incredible. I’m ready for the next level and I can see myself in some big fights with the pandemic coming to an end. I’m gong to stay focused and get right back in the gym.”
In the 8-round co-feature super lightweight slugger, Miguel “El Explosivo” Madueño (23-0, 21 KOs) demolished, Bergman Aguilar (15-7-1, 5 KOs) by way of a brutal overhand right to the head during an exchange at the end of the opening round. Aguilar did not get up after being dropped and the referee officially called off the bout at the 2:59 mark of round one.
“I wanted to send a message to everyone in my division,” said Madueño. “I’m a power puncher with a lot of heart and fans will get to know me more each and every time I step in the ring. I believe I’m the top prospect in boxing and I’ll continue to prove that in each fight. I’m hoping to step up against a big name in my next fight.”
In the opening 6-round super lightweight bout, George “El YuYu” Acosta (11-1, 1 KO) was victorious, winning a unanimous decision against Edgar “Pito Lupillo” Ramirez (17-17-1, 14 KOs). Acosta outworked Ramirez from the opening round to the final bell, landing clean body and head shots throughout the fight. Scorecards read 60-54 across the board.
“I was in great shape going into this fight and I felt strong in there tonight.” said Acosta. “I was in control the entire fight and I almost got him out of there in the fifth round. Ramirez was a tough opponent who showed a lot of heart. I’m ready to get back in the gym to start training for my next fight, which will hopefully be sooner than later.”
?3.2.1 Boxing is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.
For more information, regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #321Boxing and #ThompsonBoxing.
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RUBEN “ACE” TORRES TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
CORONA, CA (April 14, 2021) –The rising star of Thompson Boxing Promotions’, undefeated super lightweight prospect, Ruben “Ace” Torres (14-0, 10 KOs), returns to headline 3.2.1. Boxing this Sunday, April 18th, at the Omega Products Event Center in Corona, California. The 8-round main event bout will see Torres put his unbeaten record on the line against Diego Contreras (11-3, 5 KOs).
The free stream will air live on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages. 3.2.1. Boxing will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA, and will start at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET.
The 8-round co-main event will showcase Mexican power puncher, Miguel “El Explosivo” Madueno (22-0, 20 KOs) vs. Bergman Aguilar (15-6-1, 5 KOs). The opening bout will stage TBP’s George “El YuYu” Acosta (10-1, 1 KO) vs. Edgar “Pito Lupillo” Ramirez (17-16-1, 14 KOs) in super lightweight bout scheduled for 6-rounds.
Here is what Ruben Torres had to say about his upcoming fight, training camp, and more.
On his upcoming bout:
“Contreras is a tough Mexican fighter that brings a lot of grit to the ring. I want to thank my manager and trainer Danny Zamora, as well as my promoter Thompson Boxing, for putting in me in a great position in which I am viewed as one of the up-and-coming top prospects in the country. We have a great game plan in place. This will be my sixth bout scheduled for eight rounds, and in my last fight, I went the distance for the first time. My confidence is at an all-time high and I’m looking forward to getting a win. I’m hoping to be in ten-round fights in the near future.”
On recent training camp:
“My training camp was held at the Fundamentals 19 Boxing Gym in Bell Gardens, CA. It was spread amongst myself, my coach’s Danny Zamora and Javier Gomez, and my stablemate Michael Dutchover. I got good sparring with Arnold Barboza and Alex Luna. I loved every minute of this camp, now I just have to make it pay off in a big way.”
On nearing a toward a world ranking:
“I am looking to get into a ten-round fight, once I accomplish that goal, then it is all about who I can fight to get ranked. I am eager to put on fights that people want to see. It is mostly just about if we can make the big fights happen. Once I go to the next level I don’t plan on coming down.”
On Fighting on 3.2.1 Boxing:
“I am grateful to Thompson Boxing, Ken Thompson, Alex Camponovo, and my trainer and manager Danny Zamora. Thompson Boxing has always looked out for me, kept me active, and my family has been able to attend most of my fights, pre-pandemic thanks to most of the shows being in Southern, California. My focus is to do my part and complete the journey by becoming a world champion to show that the belief they had in me was valid.”
Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer and Steve Kim. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.
3.2.1 Boxing is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.
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Ruben “Ace” TorresHeadlines April 18th 3.2.1. Boxing Event
CORONA, CA (March 26, 2021) – Thompson Boxing Promotions returns on Sunday, April 18th, 2021, with yet another action-packed night of fights as 3.2.1. Boxing returns with three exciting bouts.
The free stream will air live on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages. 3.2.1. Boxing will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA, and will start at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET.
Thompson Boxing’s undefeated super lightweight, Ruben “Ace” Torres (14-0, 11 KOs), of South Central Los Angeles, will return in an eight-round main event bout against Diego Contreras (11-3, 5 KOs), of Monterrey, Mexico, as Torres looks to continue his momentous career into 2021. ? “I am excited to return to the ring and give the fans a great show,” said Torres. “This is my fifth scheduled eight-round fight, and I am excited to put on a great performance, as I have been training hard with my coach, Danny Zamora.”
“I’m going to make this fight ugly for Torres,” said Contreras. “I’ll be throwing a lot of punches and I’m not holding back. We will see what he’s made of. I’m coming to win.”
In the 6-round co-feature, lightweight George “El YuYu” Acosta (10-1, 1 KO), of Whittier, CA, takes on a fighter TBA.
“I happy to be making my 2021 debut on this card,” said Acosta. “My goal is to make a statement with an impressive knockout that will get people talking. Who ever they put in front of me will have to deal with a determined fighter in myself, that is going to be in tip top shape. I’m feeling great at this point in my career.”
The opening 8-round bout will see super lightweight, Petr Petrov (41-6-2, 22 KOs), of Madrid, Spain, take on Bergman Aguilar (15-6-1, 5 KOs), of San Jose, Costa Rica.
“It is a great honor to be featured on a Thompson Boxing 3.2.1 card,” said Petrov. “I am training hard and looking to put on a dynamic performance that gets the card off to a great start, with the goal to steal the show.”
“This is a fight I know I can win,” said Aguilar. “Although my record isn’t the best, I’ve been training hard during the pandemic and I’m in the best shape of my life.”
“We’re excited about this upcoming card as Ruben Torres is one of the most promising fighters in our company,” said promoter Ken Thompson. “We feel great about this event from top-to-bottom and I expect to see a lot of exciting bouts that are action-packed.”
“We’re glad to be back with another exciting 3.2.1 event,” said Alex Camponovo, Thompson Boxing’s general manager and creator of 3.2.1 Boxing. “Ruben Torres will look to continue to improve upon what he has done in the past, and each bout offers interesting contrasts in styles that will create interesting match-ups. I know he’s ready to bring forth a great performance.”
Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer and Steve Kim. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.
3.2.1 Boxing is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.
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Weights from Corona 321 boxing – Torres vs. Rodriguez
Ruben Torres 137.8 vs. Jose Luis Rodriguez 137.4 Saul Sanchez 115 vs Mario Hernandez 114.5 Richard Brewart Jr. 155.7 vs. Louis Hernandez 155.2
The 3-fight card will take place this Sunday, December 20, 2020, at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA, and will start at 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. ET. The free stream will air live on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages, in addition to Fight Hub TV.
Ruben Torres Training Camp Quotes
CORONA, CA (December 17, 72020) – Undefeated super lightweight prospect, Ruben “Ace” Torres (13-0, 11 KOs), is ready for his fight with Jose Luis “La Boa” Rodriguez (23-13-1, 13 KOs), as the two warriors will clash on December 20, 2020, as part of Thompson Boxing Promotions final 3.2.1. Boxing event of year. The 8-round bout will be the main event of the evening.
Mario Hernandez (10-1-1, 3 KOs) vs. Saul “The Beast” Sanchez (14-1, 8 KO), will serve as the 8-round co-feature, while Richard “Cool Breeze” Brewart Jr. (7-0, 3 KOs) vs. Louis Hernandez (8-0-1, 6 KOs), will be the opening bout set for 6-rounds in the middleweight division.
The free stream will air live on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages, in addition to Fight Hub TV. 3.2.1. Boxing will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA, and will start at 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. ET.
Here is what Ruben Torres had to say about his recent training camp in Indio CA, with coach Danny Zamora, his matchup with Rodriguez, and more.
On his recent training camp.
“Training with my coach Danny Zamora has been great. I feel for my stablemate, Michael Dutchover, who can’t catch a break, but I am blessed for this opportunity to fight once again before the end of the year. I’ve been working on a lot of fundamental aspects of my game, more jabs and combination punching. I’m in great shape and I’ll be ready to go on fight night.”
On his matchup with Jose Rodriguez.
“Some might look at Rodriguez’s record and not see it as much, but I view him as a real threat. He fought Antonio Orozco, Mario Barrios, Jose Pedraza, and Felix Verdejo. I know a lot of people will look at this bout as an assessment of my skill set, and how I stack up to the best in the division, so I am ready to show the world I’m on that elite level.”
On headlining 3.2.1 Boxing.
“It feels incredible. Thompson Boxing has treated me great, and they’re building me into a household name. I feel that along with the support from the media, and the ability to watch my fights easily, this is yet another step on the road to becoming a world champion.”
On how this fight will impact his career.
“This fight means a lot since I can end the year with a big win, and head into 2021 looking to collect belts of any, and all kinds. I want big fights, and I know I must do my part to get the job done so my promoter can put me in the best position to succeed. This is a big fight to let the world know where I stand with other champions in my division.”
3.2.1 Boxing is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3; and Makita, rule the outdoors.
For more information, regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #321Boxing and #ThompsonBoxing.
Please check our Facebook Page, watch our YouTube channel on Thompson Boxing TV, watch our media partner Fight Hub TV and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @ThompsonBoxing.
Jose Luis Rodriguez Training Camp Quotes
CORONA, CA (December 17, 72020) – Battle tested warrior, Jose Luis “La Boa” Rodriguez (23-13-1, 13 KOs), is ready to do battle with undefeated rising star, Ruben “Ace” Torres (13-0, 11 KOs), on December 20, 2020, as part of Thompson Boxing Promotions final 3.2.1. Boxing event of year. The 8-round main event bout will headline a three fight action packed card.
Mario Hernandez (10-1-1, 3 KOs) vs. Saul “The Beast” Sanchez (14-1, 8 KO), will serve as the co-feature, while Richard “Cool Breeze” Brewart Jr. (7-0, 3 KOs) vs. Louis Hernandez (8-0-1, 6 KOs), will be the opening bout set for 6-rounds in the middleweight division.
The free stream will air live on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages, in addition to Fight Hub TV. 3.2.1. Boxing will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA, and will start at 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. ET.
Here is what Rodriguez had to say about his recent training camp, his matchup with Torres, and more.
On this recent training camp.
“Camp has been good, I am very focused. I feel I have an advantage against my opponent since he took the fight on short notice, and my last opponent, Michael Dutchover, has a similar style since they’re training partners. I am ready to go to war.”
On his matchup with Ruben Torres.
“He is a good young fighter, but he still has a lot to learn. I am more experienced and have been in there with world champions. I just think I have too much experience for him at this stage in his career. He will see a higher level of fighter against me, and it I’ll be too much for him. He’s going to lose his undefeated record.”
On what a win would do for your career.
“A win would secure me a big fight. I should’ve gotten a win over Bakhtiyar Eyubov, but it was ruled a draw. This will be my chance to land a big fight and a big opportunity, with a win over Ruben Torres.”
On being the underdog.
“I love it to be honest. I have no pressure, and I am able to go at this fight like I am in the gym. Torres has to look good, and I am certain he will not.”
3.2.1 Boxing is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3; and Makita, rule the outdoors.
For more information, regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #321Boxing and #ThompsonBoxing.
Please check our Facebook Page, watch our YouTube channel on Thompson Boxing TV, watch our media partner Fight Hub TV and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @ThompsonBoxing.
