CHICAGO, IL (July 14, 2009) Two time world heavyweight title challenger “FAST” Fres Oquendo is busy in Chicago training for his upcoming showdown with former heavyweight world champion Bruce “THE ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESS” Seldon on July 24th at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion. Training at JABB Boxing Gym, Oquendo gave his thoughts on his training, the upcoming fight with Seldon and fighting back in his hometown of Chicago.
“We’ve had a great camp, training at home has been outstanding for me. I’ve had some terrific sparring and Doc and Nate have really helped me out” said the Puerto Rican born Oquendo. Co-trainers in camp have been former longtime heavyweight contender Danell “DOC” Nicholson and 1996 US Heavyweight Olympian Nate Jones.
Speaking about Seldon, Oquendo said, ‘I’m very aware of his level of experience and the great shape he’s been in for his last couple of fights. But my time is now and I’ll be fully prepared to do whatever it takes to win on July 24th.” Oquendo said his weight was a little under 220 today when he weighed in.
“It’s always great to fight in Chicago . Last month was my first time in nine years so this is another terrific opportunity to fight in front of the fans that have been so supportive
of me throughout my career.”
Last month, in his first bout under the “SIMMONS ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING, LLC” management group, led by NBA Star Bobby Simmons, Oquendo beat New Jersey native Mark Brown with a crunching third round knockout at the UIC Pavilion.
The Oquendo/Seldon scheduled ten round bout for the NABA Heavyweight Title headlines “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 4”, an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing presented by Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productiions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING.
Advance tickets for “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 4”, starting at $31, can be purchased through the 8 Count Productions office at 312-226-5800 and through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Doors on the evening of the event will open at 7pm with the first bell at 8pm. The UIC Pavilion is located at 525 S. Racine , just one block south of the Eisenhower Expressway. For further information, please visit their website at www.uicpavilion.com
The undercard at “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 4” is headlined by a terrific lightweight bout between Chicagoans Gadiel Andaluz and Oscar De La Cruz.
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, the 26 year old Andaluz won his first three professional bouts in Chicago last year before suffering a setback against Dannie Williams in Tacoma , Washington late last year which moved his record to 3-1-0 (2KO’s).
A native of Mexico City , De La Cruz brings a competitive record of 5-6-0 (2KO’s) into the bout with Andaluz. His eleven pro bouts include battles against outstanding young prospects Matt Remillard, Mike Oliver and Argenis Mendez.
Other newcomers at “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 4” include super featherweight Noe Perez, 2-0-0 (2KO’s), super middleweight Mike Kurzeja, 1-0-0 (1KO) and the pro debuts of heavyweight David Latoria and junior middleweight Nate Mohr in separate bouts.
BRUCE “THE ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESS” SELDON LOOKS TO ROLL INTO CHICAGO AND DERAIL FRES OQUENDO ON JULY 24TH
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (July 14, 2009)—Former WBA Heavyweight champion of the world, Bruce Seldon looks to make it three in a row as he battles former two-time world championship challenger Fres Oquendo on July 24th at The UIC Pavilion in Chicago in a fight that will be contested for the interim NABA Heavyweight championship.
The heavy handed Seldon, 42, of Atlantic City, New Jersey brings in a record of 40-7 with thirty-six knockouts which includes a recent run of 5-1 with all five wins coming inside the distance. Seldon’s last 17 victories have all come via stoppage and 26 of Seldon’s last 27 victims have not made it to the final bell.
“This is a very important bout for me. I want to thank Fres for taking the fight. In the past year I have signed to face Devin Vargas, Lamon Brewster and Brian Minto, they all agreed to fight me, and then they either pulled out of the agreement or there were other circumstances that led to those bouts being postponed”, said Seldon.
“A win here puts me right in the thick of the WBA Rankings and anyone who has seen my recent fights knows that I can still punch with anyone in the division. I always come in great shape and expect to win. Fres is a true professional and he has fought at the highest level before so we both know how crucial a win here is.”
“After my win over Gabe Brown on May 15th I was back in the gym that Monday. I am ready for this fight and plan on winning and getting back into the elite of the Heavyweight division.”
Oquendo of Chicago has a record 30-5 with nineteen knockouts will be getting into the ring just four weeks after taking out Mark Brown in three rounds in the same UIC Pavilion ring.