Danny Roman (19-2-1, 7 KOs) weighed in at 122 lbs., while challenger Enrique Quevedo (16-7-1, 10 KOs) measured 121.4 lbs. at Thursday’s “New Blood” weigh in. Roman vs. Quevedo is the 10-round main event that originates Friday night from the Omega Products Events Center in Corona, Calif.
In the co-feature, heavyweight LaRon Mitchell (13-0, 13 KOs) meets Mario Heredia (14-4, 12 KOs) in a fight scheduled for 8-rounds. Mitchell weighed in at 244.8 lbs., and Heredia tipped the scales at 274.2 lbs.
“I’m expecting a tough and rugged fight,” said Roman, who is defending his title for the fourth time. “Quevedo is going to bring it, and so am I.”
WEIGHTS
Danny Roman, 122 vs. Enrique Quevedo, 121.4 (10-rounds)
LaRon Mitchell, 244.8 vs. Mario Heredia, 274.2 (8-rounds)
Robert Arriaza, 147.8 vs. Benjamin Whitaker, 146.4 (8-rounds)
Scott Alexander, 231.8 vs. Sergio Ramirez, 199 (6-rounds)
Michael Norato, 130.8 vs. Eder Amaro, 131.8 (4-rounds)
Rudy Garcia, 116.5 vs. Jorge Perez, 117.4 (4-rounds)
Tickets for “New Blood” are available for purchase on the day of the event starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Omega Products Events Center will call booth. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. local time with the first bell at approximately 7:45 p.m. The Omega Products Events Center is located at 1681 California Ave., Corona, CA 92881 and can be reached at 951-737-7447.
