He’s young and hungry. They all say it… but with him, you see it.
In the ring, Andy “El Tiburon” Vences (4-0, 2 KO) moves surely and quietly. True to his moniker, which translates to “The Shark” and is inspired by his hometown (San Jose plays host to his namesake hockey team) as much as his predatory fighting style, he stalks. He circles. Unruffled by the advances of a busy opponent, he waits patiently until he smells blood—then goes in for the kill. His arsenal boasts solid bodywork that has effectively quelled the quartet of fighters he has faced to date and a left hook reminiscent of one Danny Garcia’s. Determination plants itself on Vences’ face and remains there until his arm is raised.
On Thursday, I walk into the Undisputed Boxing Gym of sunny San Carlos, Calif., where Vences has been training under the seasoned helm of Brian Schwartz and Michael Bazzel since his last bout. Today the 22-year-old is here just to simmer in the hot tub. It’s fight week, after all; training is tapered, and so is appetite. Just 48 hours outside of his fourth professional contest, Vences does indeed look hungry—just in a different way. [Click Here To Read More]
In the ring, Andy “El Tiburon” Vences (4-0, 2 KO) moves surely and quietly. True to his moniker, which translates to “The Shark” and is inspired by his hometown (San Jose plays host to his namesake hockey team) as much as his predatory fighting style, he stalks. He circles. Unruffled by the advances of a busy opponent, he waits patiently until he smells blood—then goes in for the kill. His arsenal boasts solid bodywork that has effectively quelled the quartet of fighters he has faced to date and a left hook reminiscent of one Danny Garcia’s. Determination plants itself on Vences’ face and remains there until his arm is raised.
On Thursday, I walk into the Undisputed Boxing Gym of sunny San Carlos, Calif., where Vences has been training under the seasoned helm of Brian Schwartz and Michael Bazzel since his last bout. Today the 22-year-old is here just to simmer in the hot tub. It’s fight week, after all; training is tapered, and so is appetite. Just 48 hours outside of his fourth professional contest, Vences does indeed look hungry—just in a different way. [Click Here To Read More]