HERNANDEZ MAKES THOMPSON BOXING PROMOTIONS DEBUTIN MAIN EVENT AGAINST JONES
(ORANGE, CA) July 7, 2009 – One of the hottest prospects in boxing today, unbeaten lightweight Daniel “El Travieso” Hernandez, returns to Omega Products International in Corona, California on Friday, July 17, to battle San Diego’s Jovann Jones in the main event of Thompson Boxing Promotions’ ‘New Blood V’.
The six round bout – which headlines a six fight card of professional boxing that features the best young talent in the game – will be Hernandez’s first at Omega Products International since he knocked out Miguel Rivera in 57 seconds back August of 2008, as well as his first as a member of the Thompson Boxing Promotions roster. The 19-year old from South Gate, California has thus far compiled a 6-0 (4 KOs) pro record after an impressive amateur career that saw him win Golden Gloves and Desert Showdown Tournament titles, as well as the California Palace Award. He will be tested by the 28-year old veteran Jones (9-5, 4 KOs), who has faced five unbeaten prospects thus far. He knows what to expect from the young gun Hernandez.
Tickets to ‘New Blood V, are priced at $75, $45, and $30, and may be purchased by calling 714-935-0900. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the first bell is at 7:45pm.
In the co-featured fight of the evening, Riverside knockout artist Alberto “The Substitute” Herrera (2-0, 2 KOs) looks for knockout number three when he squares off against San Diego’s Steve Macomber (3-4-1) in a four round junior middleweight bout. Albert is the youngest brother of undefeated WBC USNBC junior welterweight champ Mauricio “El Maestro” Herrera, who will be cheering him on and working his corner.
Also in action, scheduled for six rounds in the junior lightweight division, a war is expected to break out when Indio, California’s Tomas Barragan (7-2-1) takes on Durango, Mexico’s Alvaro “Cañas” Muro (5-17, 5 KOs).
Drawing rave reviews from the Southern California fight community is welterweight Chris Rizo (4-0, 2 KOs), and he will put his perfect pro record on the line on July 17th against fellow Los Angeles product Marlo Cortez (2-7-2, 1 KO) in a four round matchup.
Opening the show will be debuting junior lightweight Kevin Hoskins of Pomona and first-time super bantamweight pro Johnatan Arrellano, who will enter the ring against Keith Kelly (0-1) and Rufino Serrano (1-1), respectively, in four round bouts.