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FIGHTERS ON THIS THURSDAY'S LA FIGHT CLUB CARD SHARE THEIR FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE SUMMER AND THEIR PLANS FOR THE SEASON PhilBoxing.com Wed, 03 Jun 2015 LIVE FROM THE BELASCO THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES AND ON FOX SPORTS 1 & FOX DEPORTES Tickets Still Available! LOS ANGELES (June 2) - Fighters on Thursday's LA FIGHT CLUB fight cardtook some time to tell us what to expect on fight night and also shared with us their favorite things about the upcoming summer season. The action-packed Los Angeles based series on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes returns to The Belasco Theater this Thursday for another explosive night in a classic Puerto Rico vs. Mexico main event where Puerto Rico's Jayson "Star" Velez (22-0-1, 16 KOs) of Juncos, takes on Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico's Daniel "Huracan" Ramirez (11-1, 5 KOs), in a 10-round featherweight bout that is sure to excite fans. Also, Oscar De La Hoya President and Founder of Golden Boy Promotions is scheduled to attend LA FIGHT CLUB and will host a special meet and greet at the Belasco Theater's ballroom prior to the televised bouts from 6:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. The co-main televised event features Carlos "The Solution" Morales (7-1-3, 2 KOs) of Los Angeles taking on Emmanuel Gonzalez (14-1, 7 KOs) of the Bronx, New York in an eight-round super bantamweight bout. Opening the telecast, Los Angeles favorite Christian "Chimpa" Gonzalez (9-0, 9 KOs) will face Darryl Hayes (3-4, 1 KOs) of Houston in a six-round super featherweight fight. Westside Boxing Club's Rafael "El Alikin" Gramajo (3-1-1, 2 KOs) of Los Angeles is hoping to make airtime in a four-round super bantamweight fight against Pablo Cupul (4-16, 3 KOs) of Merida, Mexico. Here is what the fighters had to say: JAYSON "STAR" VELEZ, Featherweight Contender: What should fans expect on June 4? I've been training since January so I am more than prepared to give fans an exciting night of boxing. My focus is always the same, become a World Champion and be the best in every weight class. Anything that you think will surprise your fans when they see you on fight night? My routine is basically always the same but I always adjust my strategy for every opponent. I know my opponent is an aggressive fighter; he throws a lot of punches to the body. My strategy will be to have a strong defense as well as be on the offensive. This will be an exciting fight, with explosive fighters, with action from the first round to the last. My power will surprise the fans and my opponent. What is your favorite summer activity? I'm planning to go to Vieques for a few days. It's part of Puerto Rico, but I've never been there and am excited to visit. I think like every Puerto Rican, go to the beach and swim. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would love to go to Hawaii and see all the beautiful beaches. It would be a dream vacation. Any summer treats that you love? Ice cream. I love ice cream, I can eat it all year, even in winter. What would be your perfect summer weekend? Relaxing at the beach with my wife, watching our children play, a bottle of red wine and a lot of ice cream. DANIEL "HURACAN" RAMIREZ, Featherweight Contender: What should fans expect on June 4? A war! What are your plans for this summer, any special trips? I plan to spend time with my family and go to the beach as often as possible. What would be your perfect summer weekend? Staying at any beach in Baja California. Any summer treats that you love, ice cream, shaved ice? Micheladas! They are very refreshing. If you could spend the summer anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would like to go to a faraway beach, away from everyone. CARLOS "THE SOLUTION" MORALES, Super Bantamweight Prospect: What should fans expect on June 4? Another victory for "The Solution." What are your plans for this summer, any special trips? I plan to hang out with my family. What is your favorite summer activity? Training is my favorite summer activity, I never stop working and improving. If you could spend the summer anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would love to travel to Europe and spend a whole summer there. Any summer treats that you love? Ice cream- rainbow sherbet is my all-time favorite flavor. What is your favorite thing about the summer? You get to go to the beach and enjoy the sun. CHRISTIAN "CHIMPA" GONZALEZ, Super Featherweight Prospect: What should fans expect on June 4? They should expect a very exciting fight. What are your plans for this summer, any special trips? I really enjoy water parks; I look forward to them every year. I also plan on going to the beach as often as I can this year. If you could spend the summer anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would really like to go to Hawaii and spend the summer there. What is your favorite thing about the summer? The hot weather. I really enjoy it. RAFAEL "EL ALIKIN"GRAMAJO, Super Bantamweight Prospect: What should fans expect on June 4? They should expect a good fight, full of action. What are your plans for this summer, any special trips? My plan is to jump back in the gym and continue working on improving every day. What is your favorite summer activity? I love to go fishing and camping during the summer. It is the perfect time of the year to go out to the sea, lake or river and relax. If you could spend the summer anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would spend it in Kansas because that's where my family is. Any summer treats that you love? I really love raspados, or "shaved ice." I look forward to them every summer. What is your favorite thing about the summer? My favorite thing is about the summer is that I get more time to spend time with my wife and sons. We go on short trips. LA FIGHT CLUB: Velez vs. Ramirez is a 10-round featherweight bout presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Cotto Promotions and sponsored by Corona Extra and Mexico - Live It To Believe It!. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and the first bout begins at 5:30 p.m. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast will air live at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT. Tickets for the June 4 LA FIGHT CLUB are on sale now. Prices start at $20 and can be purchased online by going to www.goldenboypromotions.com or by visiting the Golden Boy Promotions Facebook page. For ticket information, email LAFightClub@goldenboypromotions.com. The "Knockout Experience VIP Package" is also available for an additional $25 upgrade and includes VIP entrance, access to an exclusive lounge offering food and beverages for purchase; a meet and greet opportunity with fighters and celebrities attending the event; an automatic entry into the LA FIGHT CLUB grand prize drawing, which can include but is not limited to: autograph gloves, picture in the ring, backstage access, tour of locker rooms, fighter ring walk, tickets to upcoming boxing events and additional merchandise and prizes. The LA FIGHT CLUB is a monthly boxing series that takes place on the first Thursday of each month. It will showcase the brightest stars in the sport and present these exciting matchups in a nightclub atmosphere with an original setup. The boxing ring will be set on the main floor of The Belasco Theater with on-camera standing room for fans in front of the ring similar to a concert pit, as well as reserved balcony and floor seats. Los Angeles' own DJ Ray of Big Boy's Neighborhood will spin music during the fights and fans will be able to dance and mingle with the fighters when the venue converts into a night club, in a VIP experience not matched by any promoter in the industry. For more information visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.belascous.com, www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1, www.FOXDeportes.com, follow on twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @FoxSports, @FoxSports1, @FoxDeportes, and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.facebook.com/TheBelascoLA, www.facebook.com/FOXDeportes, visit us on Instagram at @GoldenBoyBoxing and @belascola and follow the conversation using #LAFIGHTCLUB.  |
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