Six of the top super flyweights in the world will compete this Saturday night, September 9 from the legendary StubHub Center in Carson, CA and televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark beginning at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT.
Headlining “SUPERFLY”, WBC Super Flyweight World Champion SRISAKET SOR RUNGVISAI, (42-4-1, 38 KO’s), of Si Sa Ket, Thailand defends his title for the first time against former WBC Super Flyweight Champion ROMAN “CHOCOLATITO” GONZALEZ, (46-1-0, 38 KO’s), televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark beginning at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT.
The Rungvisai/Gonzalez clash is a rematch of their epic ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate on March 18. 2017, at Madison Square Garden, won by Rungvisai.
Co-featured on the HBO Boxing After Dark telecast is the long awaited United States debut of NAOYA “THE MONSTER” INOUE, (13-0-0, 11 KO’s) of Yokohama, Japan defending his WBO Super Flyweight Title against top contender ANTONIO “CARITA” NIEVES, (17-1-2, 9 KO’s) of Cleveland, Ohio.
Opening the telecast, former WBC Super Flyweight World Champion CARLOS “PRINCIPE” CUADRAS, (36-1-1, 27 KO’s)) of Mexico City will battle fellow rival countrymen and former flyweight world champion JUAN FRANCISCO “EL GALLO” ESTRADA, (35-2-0, 25 KO’s) of Sonora, Mexico in a 12-round WBC Super Flyweight Title Eliminator.
Below are quotes from their media workouts today in front of a huge gathering of international boxing media in town for the fight.
SRISAKET SOR RUNGVISAI
“I’m very excited to fight Roman again. Many people did not believe I won but I know that I was victorious and will prove again that I am better on Saturday night.”
“The head butts were not intentional at all. He was bending over also and I’m a southpaw and he’s orthodox, sometimes that happens. I’m not a dirty fighter at all.”
“I’m very excited about fighting in Los Angeles, there are a great many people from Thailand here and I look forward to performing in front of them.”
“I’ve heard great things about the StubHub Center and the wars that have taken place there,
“I’ll be well prepared on Saturday night.”
ROMAN “CHOCOLATITO” GONZALEZ
“I’m very glad to have the rematch. As soon as the last fight was over I wanted the chance to regain my title.”
“We had a great camp in Japan, it was very peaceful and we were able to work on a very good strategy to win on Saturday night.”
“After fighting him once I know what he does well and I know how to combat that.”
“It’s an honor to be part of such a great card with these champions, the fans will definitely get their monies worth on Saturday night.”
NAOYO INOUE
“It’s an honor to fight in American and on HBO. I’ve wanted to come here for that last couple of years.”
“Nieves is very tough, a strong fighter with nothing to lose and everything to gain, this is a very formidable foe.”
“Right now my only thoughts are on Nieves but of course I want to fight the best in the division.”
“I started boxing at a very age and have always loved it, I’ve done well so far but need to continuing working hard to improve.”
ANTONIO NIEVES
“I don’t pay attention to the odds or listen to the naysayers. If I didn’t think I could win I wouldn’t have taken this fight.”
“We’ll see if he lives up to the hype, he’s never faced anyone as good as me.”
“My plan is to steal the show, no one is expecting anything from me so there’s no pressure.”
“I’ve always wanted to be a world champion, this Saturday night I get my belt.”
CARLOS CUADRAS
“I want my belt back; I beat ‘Chocolatito’ in Los Angeles. They take my belt, then he loses to Rungvisai so now there’s a rematch and I have to beat Estrada for an opportunity to fight for my belt.”
“Estrada can’t beat me, he can’t even show up here today to work out, a true chicken.”
“I’m very confident I’ll beat Estrada, he a good fighter but I’m much better,”
“Camp was tough in Mexico, we worked very hard to win on Saturday night.”
Gonzalez-Rungvisai off-TV undercard for Sep.9
In front an expected sold-out crowd at the StubHub Center this Saturday night, September 9, an outstanding off-TV undercard for “SUPERFLY” has been announced by TOM LOEFFLER, Managing Director of K2 PROMOTIONS.
“Since we announced this extraordinary event in June the anticipation has continued to build with each passing week leading up to this point,” said Loeffler. “Our commitment to fans has always been to provide a full evening of entertainment and our announced undercard fights validate that.”
“With just days away from the event we are expecting a complete sell-out on Saturday night at the StubHub Center and I strongly encourage fans who still wish to attend to purchase tickets as quickly as possible.”
Headlining “SUPERFLY”, WBC Super Flyweight World Champion SRISAKET SOR RUNGVISAI, (42-4-1, 38 KO’s), of Si Sa Ket, Thailand defends his title for the first time against former WBC Super Flyweight Champion ROMAN “CHOCOLATITO” GONZALEZ, (46-1-0, 38 KO’s) televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark beginning at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT.
The Rungvisai/Gonzalez clash is a rematch of their epic ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate on March 18. 2017, at Madison Square Garden, won by Rungvisai.
Remaining tickets for “SUPERFLY” are now on sale priced at $150, $100 and $60 all of which have limited availability. The $250 and $30 price ranges are sold out. All ticket prices are plus applicable taxes, fees and services charges. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com, by phone at 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849), and at StubHub Center Box Office (Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. PT to 6 p.m. PT). VIP Suites are available by calling 877-604-8777. For more information on group discounts or VIP packages, call 877-234-8425. Doors will open on the night of the event at 4:00 p.m. PT with the first bell at 4:15 p.m. PT.
Headlining the off-TV undercard in an eight round junior featherweight clash, four-time world champion in two divisions, Southern California fan favorite, “THE HAWAIIAN PUNCH”, BRIAN VILORIA, (37-5, 22 KO’s), of WAIPAHU, HAWAII battles MIGUEL “NO FEAR” CARTAGENA, (15-3-1, 6 KO’s), of Philadelphia, PA.
In October 2015, Viloria challenged “SUPERFLY” main eventer ROMAN “CHOCOLATITO” GONZALEZ for the WBC Super Flyweight Title, losing in a hard fought battle.
Most recently Viloria won an eight round decision over Ruben Montoya on March 2, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Cartagena returns to battle following a ten round draw against Toshiyuki Igarashi on April 1, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.
Training partner of Unified Middleweight World Champion, GENNADY “GGG” GOLOVKIN, undefeated lightweight prospect RUSLAN MADIYEV, (9-0-0, 4 KO’s), of Karaganda, Kazakhstan, faces hard-hitting Mexican veteran ABDIEL JOSE RAMIREZ, (23-1-1, 21 KO’s), in a scheduled eight rounder.
On April 6, 2017, the 24-year-old Madiyev knocked out Evincii Dixon in the second round in Costa Mesa, California. Fighting for the first time in the United States, the 26-year-old Ramirez is on a nine bout winning streak, eight wins coming by stoppage.
Also in a scheduled eight round tilt, popular undefeated female fighter SENIESA “SUPER BAD” ESTRADA, (10-0, 2 KO’s) of Los Angeles, California faces off against ANAHI “PANTERA” RAMOS, (16-15-1, 2 KO’s), of Tlainepantla, Mexico.
Fighting for the fourth time on a K2 Promotions card, the 25-year-old Estrada will be fighting for the third time in 2017. On July 21, 2017, Estrada won a six round unanimous decision over Aracely Palacios in Anaheim, California.
Also fighting for the third time this year, former world title challenger Ramos will be battling for the first time in the United States.
In the junior welterweight division, 20-year-old GEORGE ACOSTA, (2-0), of Los Angeles, California faces DERICK BARTLEMAY, (0-5-1), of Portland, Oregon in a scheduled four rounder.
Opening the night of boxing, welterweight NICK FRESE, (5-0, 5 KO’s), of Bangkok, Thailand, squares off against NAM PHAN, (3-2-1, 2 KO’s), of Fountain Valley, California in a bout scheduled for six rounds.
Co-featured on the HBO Boxing After Dark telecast is the long awaited United States debut of NAOYA “THE MONSTER” INOUE, (13-0-0, 11 KO’s) of Yokohama, Japan defending his WBO Super Flyweight Title against top contender ANTONIO “CARITA” NIEVES, (17-1-2, 9 KO’s) of Cleveland, Ohio.
Opening the telecast, former WBC Super Flyweight World Champion CARLOS “PRINCIPE” CUADRAS, (36-1-1, 27 KO’s)) of Mexico City will battle fellow rival countrymen and former flyweight world champion JUAN FRANCISCO “EL GALLO” ESTRADA, (35-2-0, 25 KO’s) of Sonora, Mexico in a 12-round WBC Super Flyweight Title Eliminator.
The StubHub Center is located at 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson CA, 90746 on the campus of California State University – Dominguez Hills. For directions and further information please visit their website at www.StubHubCenter.com