Julian “El Niño Artillero” Yedras opened the doors for the Mexican Media on Wednesday, June 20th, exactly one month before his Boxeo Telemundo debut, to show off his great conditioning as he concludes the last 4 weeks of camp in the high altitude of Mexico City, Mexico. The media workout included a sparring session, pad work, double bag, and finished off with a few interviews for the press.
Yedras is very confident of dethroning current WBO/NABO flyweight titleholder Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez (20-2 12KOs) of Caguas, Puerto Rico in his U.S debut and feels’s he has the international experience to do so.
Yedras was the #2 contender in the world when he fought Japanese superstar Kosei Tanaka for the vacant WBO minimumweight title and come up short in a tough decision loss to the hometown favorite.
Yedras caught up with Pablo Lozano, All Star Boxing, INC media relations in Mexico and stated: “My past world title bout in Japan really helped me mature as a fighter. I took some time off to rethink my career and now I’m ready to fight the best again” he continued ” I am happy to have signed with All Star Boxing, INC who have promised me the best fights in my division and are delivering with their word. I’m ready!”
All Star Boxing, INC President & CEO Felix “Tuto” Zabala is excited to continue the Puerto Rico vs Mexico legendary rivalry on Boxeo Telemundo’s summer series and say’s this fight has all the tools to become fight of the year candidate on the network.
After the July 20th summer debut in Kissimmee, Florida, Boxeo Telemundo Ford will continue its series on to Mexico City, July 27th and August 3rd, finalizing the series on August 10th from Tampa, Florida
The main event, Bomba Gonzalez vs Niño Artillero Yedras will air LIVE on Telemundo Network at 11:35pm, Check Local Listings
6 more bouts scheduled, Doors open at 7:00PM first bell 8:00PM.
TV: Telemundo 11:35pm/ check local listings
Promotor: “Tuto” Zabala All Star Boxing INC
Venue: Osceola Heritage Park Kissimmee, Florida
Tickets: Ohpark.com or at the Box Office/ ticketmaster.com