With Jose Reynoso sidelined due to a hand injury while sparring, Thompson Boxing Promotions’ “Locked N’ Loaded” event scheduled for Friday, September 23rd will now see Jonathan “Lil’ Thund’r” Arellano (9-0-1, 2 KOs) in an eight round super bantamweight showdown with Mike Ruiz, Jr. (8-0-1, 3 KOs) for the WBC youth intercontinental title move into the main event slot at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario.
Upon hearing about the changes on the card both undefeated pugilists swore to their commitment to walk out of the ring victorious. The super bantamweight main event is full of promise for a “take no prisoners”, non-stop action blow out.
Said Arellano, “I am really excited about my new opponent. This is a great opportunity for me to show people how dedicated I am to my craft. As I climb up the ladder I will encounter tough challenges like Ruiz but I don’t see myself losing to him or anybody. This gets me one step closer to my dream of becoming a champion.”
Added Ruiz, Jr., “It’s been a great fight camp. My trainer, Danovis Pooler, has me in great shape, I will give the fans a hell of a fight because on September 23rd I am going into the ring to what I always do which is win.”
In the co-main event, scheduled for six rounds in the strawweight division, Riverside’s Sindy Amador (4-0, 1 KO) will face against the crafty Mayela Perez (4-14-2, 3 KOs) who hails out of Saltillo, Mexico.
Tickets for “LOCKED N’ LOADED” are priced at $75, $45, and $30. They are available now and may be purchased by calling 714-935-0900.
In undercard action…
Thompson’s Boxing Promotions newly signed Richard “El Terminador” Contreras will lock horns against Olvin Mejia of Laredo, Texas in a six-round junior featherweight showdown. The powerful Contreras (6-0, 5 KOs) fights out of Riverside and will look to stop Mejia (4-4-3, 4 KOs) in order to maintain his flawless record.
A six-round welterweight clash features Venezuela’s Jhon Ortega (6-0-1, 6 KOs) against Riverside’s Alex Viramontes (9-8, 3 KOs). The Power punching Ortega, a fighting machine, has an unblemished record and is quickly building a reputation as a knockout artist.
Rounding out the card will showcase Colton’s John Berrelleza matched up against El Paso’s Alberto Tovar in four round bantamweight competition. Both fighters are making their pro debut. Welterweights Rashad Hughes of Riverside (0-1) and Los Angeles based Rigoberto Flores (0-1) trade leather in a four round bout. Also scheduled on the card and making is pro debut is Colton’s Fernando Rojas against an opponent who will be announced shortly.
