ORANGE, Calif. (May 10, 2017) – The stakes have risen substantially for the previously announced matchup between unbeaten Giovani Santillan (21-0, 11 KOs) and Juan Garcia Mendez (19-2-1, 12 KOs).
The pair will fight for the vacant WBC FECOMBOX junior welterweight title in the “New Blood” main event on Friday, May 19, from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif.
“Fighting for titles is what this sport is all about,” said Santillan, who is the former Junior NABF champion at 140 lbs. “There’s added pressure and motivation to perform well in these types of fights. I’ll be ready for the challenge.”
Also receiving an upgrade is the “New Blood” co-feature between Erick Ituarte (16-1-1, 2 KOs) and Isaac Zarate (12-2-2, 2 KOs). At stake is the Junior NABF featherweight title.
The pair of 8-round championship fights highlight Thompson Boxing Promotions’ 17th year anniversary show. The Southern California-based promoter will also begin live streaming its monthly shows.
May’s live stream, titled “TB Presents: New Blood,” is anchored by blow-by-blow announcer Beto Duran with Steve Kim providing expert color commentary.
Boxing media and fans alike can access the live stream at ThompsonBoxing.com, or its Facebook page via Facebook Live beginning at 8:00 p.m. PDT on Friday, May 19.
Tickets for “New Blood” are priced at $40, $60, & $100 and are available for purchase online at ThompsonBoxing.com, or by calling 714-935-0900.
WATCH the weigh in live on Thursday, May 18 at approximately 1:00 p.m. PDT by accessing this link, or going to our Facebook Page.
For a full lineup card, please click here.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. local time with the first bell at approximately 7:45 p.m. The Doubletree Hotel is located at 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 and can be reached at (909) 937-0900.
Connect with Giovani Santillan on social media: Instagram: @Giovan1Santillan
Facebook: Giovani Santillan, & Twitter: @GiovaniSanti1.
Connect with Ruben Villa on social media: Instagram: RubenV4, Facebook: Ruben Villa IV, & Twitter: @Ruben_Villa4.
“New Blood” is presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Lucas Oil, in association with Everlast.
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