| |
|
Cruz and Valdez met face to face at Press Conference
PhilBoxing.com Thu, 14 Jul 2016

Kissimmee, FL: Orlando ?El Fenomeno? Cruz of San Juan, Puerto Rico and his opponent Alex Valdez of Ciudad Obregon, Mexico met today face to face for the first time in anticipation of their clash this Friday, July 15 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida.
The press conference was held at the headquarters of Mi Familia Vota in Orlando in which an alliance was announced with All Star Boxing, Inc in order to motivate Latin American Families to go out and vote on the next elections.
Cruz, (23-4-1-11 KO?s) ranked #5 by the WBO will defend his NABO, Jr. Lightweight Title against Valdez, (26-7-2-20 KO?s) in a Tribute to the victims of the massacre at Pulse Night Club last month.
Two exciting fights are schedule for the undercard, WBO #8 Flyweight contender Jobert ?Little Pac Man? Alvarez (15-1-1-7 KO?s) of San Leandro, CA will face Miguel Cartagena (14-3-5 KO?s) of Philadelphia, PA in a bout schedule for 8 rounds in the flyweight division and undefeated prospect Luis Olivarez (11-0-8 KO?s) of Glendale, Arizona will face fellow undefeated Efrain Cruz (4-0-1-1 KO) of Vieques, Puerto Rico in a bout schedule for 6 rounds in the Jr. Welterweight division.
4 more fights are schedule. Doors open 7:30 PM, First bell at 8:30 PM. Telemundo Network will televise the main event at 11:35 PM EST live. The show is being presented by Tuto Zabala, Jr., All Star Boxing, Inc. Tickets are already on sale at Kissimmee Civic Center 201 E. Dakin Ave, Downtown Kissimmee, FL or by calling 407-935-1412.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Barrios lucky to keep title By Joaquin Henson, , Mon, 21 Jul 2025Allan Cantonjos rules Dipolog FIDE Standard chess tilt By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 21 Jul 2025PHI GenTri Chess Players to Wave Philippine Flag in Hong Kong By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 21 Jul 2025Filipino Pride and the Art of Hero Worship By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Mon, 21 Jul 2025Manny Pacquiao vs. Logic By Mark F. Villanueva, , Sun, 20 Jul 2025McTavish a proud Filipino By Joaquin Henson, , Sun, 20 Jul 2025GM Antonio rules Taiwan blitz chess tilt By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 20 Jul 2025History Slips From Pacquiao's Hands as Barrios Fight Ends in Majority Draw By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 20 Jul 2025Fundora Dominates Tszyu: "Towering Inferno" Retains Title in Strategic Masterclass By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 20 Jul 2025PITBULL CRUZ DOMINATES OMAR SALCEDO TO WIN WBC 140 LB INTERIM TITLE By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 20 Jul 2025Figueroa Claims Hard-Fought Decision in Grueling War Against Gonzalez By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 20 Jul 2025MAGSAYO, MARCIAL REGISTER WINS IN LAS VEGAS By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 20 Jul 2025Pacquiao vs Barrios: Factors of consequence By Joaquin Henson, , Sun, 20 Jul 2025How to Watch Pacquiao vs Barrios in the Philippines By Carlos Costa, , Sun, 20 Jul 2025Final Hours Tick Down: Pacquiao and Barrios Ready for Destiny in Las Vegas By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 19 Jul 2025Philippines Sweeps Kyrgyzstan, Secures Return to Davis Cup Group III By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 19 Jul 2025Blu Girls Bounce Back, Blank Hong Kong 12–0 in Four Innings By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 19 Jul 2025Pacquiao vs. Barrios: Weigh-in Results and Fight Analysis By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 19 Jul 2025Panamanian Star Nataly Delgado wins WBA super flyweight champinship By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sat, 19 Jul 2025Usyk vs Dubois Rematch Marred by Oversaturated Pay-Per-View Market By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 19 Jul 2025Weights from Washington, PA , Sat, 19 Jul 2025Pacquiao and Barrios Make Weight: Final Hurdle Cleared for Blockbuster Saturday Night By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 19 Jul 2025Usyk Registers Career-Heaviest Weight as Dubois Looks Ready for Undisputed Rematch at Wembley , Sat, 19 Jul 2025Rodriguez vs. Cafu Unification Clash Set for Frisco, Texas; All Fighters Make Weight By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 19 Jul 2025LOPEZ VS. VARGAS WEIGHTS FROM PECHANGA RESORT CASINO , Sat, 19 Jul 2025 |

|
|
|
|
|