LOS ANGELES — Nicaraguan tremendous featherweight prospect Nilo Guerrero, Jr. (9-0, 7 KOs) is a throwback fighter keen to danger his good professional boxing report towards fellow undefeated fighter Madeep “MJ” Jangra (10-0, 7 KOs) this Thursday night time (Sept. 19) at Yakima Legends On line casino in Toppenish, Washington.
Jangra vs. Guerrero will headline a card within the 10-round foremost occasion of a present promoted by Corridor of Famer Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ Boxing), who additionally trains the India-native Jangra. All of the motion will probably be streamed stay at www.globalsportsstreaming.com.
“We’ve got nice religion that Nilo will go up there and deal with enterprise to indicate that he’s going to be a drive,” Guerrero’s promoter (Toro Promotions) Azat Torosyan commented. “We’re very excessive on him.”
The 24-year-old Guerrero has by no means fought in additional than a six-round bout, however he’s genuinely excited to problem Jangra, who will probably be making his first protection of the Nationwide Boxing Affiliation (NBA) Intercontinental tremendous featherweight title.
“I’m motivated for this combat,” the NBA #1-contender Guerrero stated. “I’m pleased to have this chance. It’s an important check and might open future doorways in direction of my dream of profitable a world title. My opponent is a wonderful fighter, however I’ll do my job and get that victory it doesn’t matter what. I do know this will probably be a struggle. We’re each combating to remain undefeated. I do know it is going to be the very best combat of the night time. In my thoughts, the target is to come back out on high, both by determination, TKO or KO.”
Guerrero is a bodily freak; he stands 6’ 1” , 5 inches taller than Jangra, with an exceptionally lengthy attain for a brilliant featherweight.
Extra importantly, although, Guerrero is a proud Nicaraguan who’s the newest boxer from his boxing wealthy nation, which has produced 17 world champions together with Corridor of Famer Alexis Arguello and future Corridor of Famer Roman “Chocolito” Gonzalez, in addition to Ricardo Mayorga and Rosendo Alvarez.
“I’m pleased and motivated to be a member of this era of boxers to characterize my nation,” Guerrero added. “I’m working alone and I do know all of the world I’m doing will end in my palms being raised in victory, God keen.”
Each Guerrero and Jangra have been standout amateurs of their house international locations. Guerrero was the Nicaraguan Youth Nationwide Champion, whereas Jangra was the 2016 South Asian gold medalist, along with receiving the second highest sports activities honor in India, the Arjuna Award in 2015.
Jangra moved to Florida to coach at Jones’ health club in Pensacola, Guerrero now lives in Coachella, California.
“I’ve tailored to dwelling right here,” Guerrero famous. “I work onerous on a regular basis to proceed studying. I’ve completely different kinds as a result of every combat is completely different. Every fighter is completely different, so I search for different combating kinds and know learn how to develop them on the time of every combat and do the suitable job.”
It doesn’t matter to Guerrero that he’s headlining for the primary time in the USA towards the promoter’s fighter. “El Mayor” is a fighter’s fighter. Simply inform him when and the place the combat is, and he’ll carry his greatest into the ring.
“I’m not involved with that ((combating the present promoter’s fighter),” Guerrero concluded. “I simply don’t see it that method. I do know that I’ve some extent towards me and that’s why I’m working so onerous. I’m certain it’ll be a good combat, and it’ll finish in my clear favor.
“I’m pleased as a result of I’m representing my nation and household. “They’re the best motivation for me to maneuver ahead and obtain my objectives. I do know {that a} victory will imply extra doorways will probably be open for me and extra folks will know my title. I will probably be prepared for any problem that approaches sooner or later. The aim is at all times the identical: to be the undisputed world champion.”
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and in addition a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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