Two unbeaten prospects will battle it out with the winner asserting himself in a deep 130-pound division.
Mandeep Jangra and Nilo Guerrero will sq. off Thursday night time at Legends On line casino Resort in Toppenish, Washington, it was introduced Monday. The ten-round bout will headline a card promoted by Roy Jones, Jr. that can stream dwell on globalsportsstreaming.com ($9.99, 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT).
“It’s going to be a fantastic card on Thursday at Legends On line casino Resort,” mentioned Jones, Jr., who trains Jangra. “I’ve these three nice guys on the cardboard. I really like having them on this card. Jangra all the time brings the motion and he’ll be combating for (the Nationwide Boxing Affiliation) junior light-weight) world title, which could be very thrilling to me.”
Jangra (10-0, 7 knockouts), who’s initially from Kharian, India and trains at Jones’ gymnasium in Pensacola, Florida, final fought Could 24, knocking out Jose Sanchez within the opening spherical. In his earlier combat 10 days previous to the win over Sanchez, Jangra pressured journeyman Argel Berrio to stay on his stool after spherical 5.
Coupled with the fourth spherical knockout win over Reynaldo Esquivia on Could 5, Jangra fought and gained three fights in lower than a three-week interval. All three fights came about in Colombia.
The 31-year-old, who had a profitable newbie profession, together with successful silver medals on the Commonwealth Video games and Asian Video games, is keen to measure himself in opposition to Guerrero, however is assured he has the instruments to be victorious Thursday night time.
“It is a nice alternative for me and I’m blessed to be right here,” mentioned Jangra. “I’ve all the time dreamed of (this). All because of God that I’m feeling so proud that I’m representing my nation of India for a world title. I need to be an inspiration for the subsequent technology of Indian boxers. They’ll study from my arduous work and dedication. India is an upcoming powerhouse for skilled boxing.”
“Roy is a good mentor. I’m so blessed that he gave me an opportunity to work with him. Studying from the champ is the easiest way to succeed. The most effective issues I’ve discovered from Roy is fishing in boxing, that means learn how to make means for the counter punch, and I really like that.”
Guerrero (9-0, 7 KOs), who’s initially from Managua, Nicaragua and now lives and trains in Coachella, California, defeated Diuhl Olguin by unanimous resolution in his final combat on June 15. The win over Olguin came about 4 months after Guerrero knocked out Dan Hernandez within the opening spherical.
Regardless of the shortage of pedigree and being youthful, the 24-year-old Guerrero believes he could be victorious over Jangra.
“I’m glad to have this chance and I’m motivated for this combat,” mentioned Guerrero. “My opponent is a superb fighter and I do know this will likely be a battle. We’re each combating to remain undefeated, however I’ll do my job and get that victory, it doesn’t matter what. I do know it is going to be the perfect combat of the night time. In my thoughts, the target is to return out on high, both by resolution, TKO, or knockout.”
Guerrero is promoted by Azat Torosyan.
Two extra unbeaten fighters who’re educated by Jones may also see motion Thursday night time.
Within the co-feature, featherweight Dominique Roundtree (9-0, 6 KOs) of Augusta, Georgia will face Roberto Cantu Pena in a six-round bout.
Cantu (4-3, 3 KOs), who’s initially from McAllen, Texas and now resides in Rio Bravo, Mexico, defeated Bryan Lagunas by split-decision on July 24, snapping a two-bout shedding streak.
Combating at a catchweight of 151 kilos, unbeaten Keon Papillon (9-0-1, 6 KOs) will sq. off in opposition to journeyman Rondale Hubbert (16-32-3, 10 KOs) of Duluth, Minnesota in a six-round bout.
Papillon is educated by and is the son of former world title challenger Jason Papillon, who was a sparring companion of Jones.
Calling the motion on the stream will likely be Claudia Trejos.
Francisco A. Salazar has written for The Ring since October 2013 and has lined boxing in Southern California and overseas since 2000. Francisco additionally covers boxing for the Ventura County (California) Star newspaper. He could be reached at [email protected]
