Antonio Orozco on Telefutura

For most fighters when given the opportunity to perform on national television, it is a dream come true. Despite the excitement detected in his voice, undefeated jr. welterweight Antonio “Simple Man” Orozco (6-0, 5KOs) is trying to keep it as another day at the office when he faces Michael Peralta (4-4, 1KO) in a six round contest this Friday night at the Four Points Sheraton in Kearny Mesa, a suburb of San Diego, CA.

Golden Boy Promotions in association with a crew of local promoters are presenting “Solo Boxeo Tecate” televised nationally by spanish language channel Telefutura this Friday night. In the main event, undefeated super bantamweight CA state champ Christopher Martin (17-0-2, 5KOs)) of San Diego, CA, defends his title for the third time against journey man Adolfo Landeros (20-13-1, 9KOs). As of press time, it was a possibility that Orozco’s bout might be the televised semi-main event although not yet confirmed.

“I have been asked that a lot. I am just going to take it like just another important fight whether it is on TV or not,” the affable “Simple Man” stated over the phone when asked what it meant to fight on TV. “If it is, great, because other people will be able to see what I have and that is good. If not, it’s ok, I am just going to go out there and try to get the win.”

Carlos Barragan, Orozco’s trainer, seconds the sentiment but also with an eye towards the future.

“We have to take into consideration that being in San Diego and to be offered a fight on television is a great opportunity,” Barragan, who heads the Community Youth Athletic Center in National City along with his father, said. “We have to stay grounded, if it happens, it’s alright and if it doesn’t, it’s alright too. We are hoping this opportunity leads to bigger and better things.”

In Peralta, Orozco finds an opponent with slightly more professional experience than he but with a ledger that leaves much to be desired of the match up on paper. A fact that Orozco is well aware of.

“All I know he is 4-4 and he is from Nevada. I believe he switches off between stances,” Orozco explained regarding his next adversary. “Pretty much any opponent will be good. I never under estimate a fighter. A 4-4 record might not be impressive but we have to see who he lost those fights and how. We have to to work with what we have.”

In only his second bout scheduled for six rounds, the eloquent Orozco has a game plan in place for Friday night.

“I’m going to study him for a round or two and see what he has and then try to take the vantage point.”

Since Orozco’s only job is to fight and for his trainer to think of the rest, Carlos Barragan knows what needs to be done in the ring.

“Just to fight locally and for Golden Boy to come to San Diego is a big boost,” Barragan said. “We need to thank Jorge Marron and Bobby D. for the opportunity. I think we are ready with Orozco helping Mercito Gesta recently for his title fight and with us sparring Pavel Miranda down in the Azteca Gym, the toughest gym in Tijuana. We have to perform.”