Cornwall, Ontario, Canada (January 20, 2013) ? Rising junior welterweight Tony ?Lighting? Luis, 15-0 (7 KO?s), will now face rugged veteran Jose ?Loco? Hernandez January 25 on ESPN Friday Night Fights at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY.
The quick-handed Canadian?s original foe Miguel Gonzalez withdrew, citing an illness and opening the door for Hernandez.
With an extremely deceptive 13-6-1 record, Hernandez battled six unbeaten foes and was on the wrong end of a disputed decision more than once. The Waco, TX native lost in controversial fashion to Matt Remillard, Michael Angelo Perez, Oscar Meza and Luis Ramos, coming in as the B-side in each of those bouts. He also owns impressive victories against Aaron Garcia, Noe Bolanos and Jairo Sanchez, while fighting to a draw against Mickey Bey.
?Jose Hernandez is a very difficult opponent and there?s a reason he’s never been in a rematch,? said Luis? promoter Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions. ?To be honest, I think he?s tougher than Gonzalez and Tony will definitely be tested, but I expect him to pass with flying colors. I think Tony’s the real deal and this is the next step on his journey to be a world champion.?
Tickets are available by going to Ticketmaster.com/event/00004983ADD5CF2D?artistid=850878&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=33 and fans can interact with Tony via Facebook at Facebook.com/tony.luis.14.
