All systems go for the return of San Diego, CA’s Antonio Orozco (8-0, 5KOs) on Friday, March 18th, as part of “OC Fight Club” at the Orance County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, CA. Orozco, who has not stepped into the ring since his unanimous decision over Humberto Tapia in August of last year, will face off against lefty Manuel Aguilar (6-1, 4KOs) of Agua Prieta, MX, in a six round junior welterweight bout. After winning six straight, Aguilar will be looking to get back in the win column after losing his last fight to Joseph Elegele earlier this year.
“I would be more at ease if he wasn’t a left hander but we have been doing the work in the gym and I will be more than ready,” Orozco said about his next test. “The layoff and the fact that he is a left hander does add a little pressure but we have a plan and we will be ready to execute.”
One that has no doubt that Orozco will rise up to the challenge is 2007 Manager of the Year Frank Espinoza who guides the career of the 23-year-old father of two.
“I know this is a tough fight for Orozco but I am sure he is ready, he has been working very hard,” Espinoza, who also helps Abner Mares, Yohnny Perez, Carlos Molina among others with their careers, stated. “We intend to keep Antonio busy this year to make up for lost time. As many times possible, hopefully four to five times.”