Undefeated Mexican lightweight prospects Luis “Koreano” Torres (16-0, 10 KOs), ranked No. 20 by the World Boxing Council (WBC), and César “Torito” Gutiérrez (14-0-2, 5 KOs ) will launch- until September 16.
In the main event of 10 rounds in another installment of the popular “Canela Boxeo” series, presented by CANELA BOXEO, from Expo Palenque in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico.
.Co-promoted by World Cup Boxing Series (WCBS), led by CEO Terry Hollan and promoter/matchmaker Guy Taylor, and De La O Promotions, “Canela Boxeo” airs live and FREE on the third Friday night of each month. starting at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT, from various locations in Mexico.
Torres, 20, fights at home in Ciudad Obregon, is a former WBC Junior Silver Champion and current WBC Latino Lightweight Champion. His fight against Gutierrez is a fight without a title.
“It always feels good to fight at home,” Torres said. “I have so many fans there and I can’t wait to perform in front of them on Mexican Independence Day. I know that my opponent is very aggressive, strong and loves to get ahead. He will definitely test me. We are both undefeated and this is exactly what our people want to see.
“This is going to be a fight! It can only be a real fight when you have two proud Mexicans fighting each other on this special day. I predict an exciting fight, which will continue to make my people, my team and my family proud of me.”
Torres understands the potential implications associated with this fight, especially as he moves from prospect to contender, and also appreciates the additional exposure he will receive by fighting on CANELA.TV.
“I’m already ranked No. 20 by the WBC,” Torres noted, “I feel like after my next few fights I’ll be ready to be in the top 15. I’m only 20 and in no rush. Fighting on CANELA TV is a blessing. My fight will not only be seen in my country, but all Latinos will be able to see it for free. There is nothing better than that!”
Torres was the first boxer signed by freshman promoter WCBS and couldn’t be happier with the way his career is shaping up.
“Being with the World Cup of Boxing Series is the best move we could have made,” Torres concluded. “Terry and Guy treat us like family, not fighters. All WCBS wrestlers try to help each other. We are all very close.”
Highly touted Mexican prospect Marco Cota (8-0, 6 KOs) and Kevin Piedrahita (5-1, 5 KOs), from Colombia, will square off in an 8-round lightweight special attraction. Cota was a standout amateur compiling a record of 146-4, while Piedrahita is dangerous having won all 5 of his pro fights by knockout.
Also fighting on the undercard is super lightweight Misael “Pichon” Urias (12-1, 9 KOs), 23, in an 8-round bout against TBA.
Additional fights will be announced soon.
