strong candidate Richard Torres Jr.The U.S. Olympic silver medalist, who has knocked out every opponent he has faced, will look to extend his losing streak against his undefeated friends. Brandon Moore May 18 at Pechanga Arena in San Diego.
The eight-round televised opening bout will be part of a major event that will feature a showdown for the vacant lightweight world title between Mexico's three-division titlists. Emmanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete and of ukraine Dennis Belinczyk. A 12-round welterweight co-featured bout between undefeated contestants will pit San Diego natives against each other. Giovani Santillan Fight Brian Norman Jr.
Navarrete-Belinczyk, Santillan-Norman and Torres-Moore will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ starting at 10pm ET/7pm PT.
“Richard Torres Jr. is one of the most explosive and powerful young heavyweights I've ever seen, and he faces a huge test against Brandon Moore,” said Top Rank chairman. ” he said. Bob Arum. “These are two undefeated, skilled big men who are great additions to the card already in place at Pechanga Arena San Diego.”
Torres (9-0, 9 KOs), a native of Tulare in California's Central Valley, has been a whirlwind in his more than two years as a pro. He has five first-round knockout losses, including a first-round TKO win. Don Haynesworth Last month in Glendale, Arizona. A high school valedictorian who can complete his Rubik's Cube in minutes, Torres hopes to solve the most difficult puzzles professionally.
Moore (14-0, 8 KOs) is a 6-foot-6 boxer-puncher from Lakeland, Florida, who signed with Top Rank last year. Since then, he has turned away with two eight-round shutout victories. robert sims Last November, I overcame the hard charge. Helaman Holguin March.
