Quijano vs Mercedes, Arroyo vs Martell Set For April 1
Two thrilling bouts between fighters Puerto Ricans and Dominicans will open the first edition of the new series "A Puno Limpio" and it's going to feature the David Quijano of Caguas facing Juan Mercedes of the Dominican Republic and McWilliams Arroyo against Erickson Dominican Martell - on Friday, April 1st, at the coliseum Héctor Solá Bezares of Caguas - and presented by PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP) and transmitted live and exclusively by WAPA America.
"It will be a war between fighters of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Two great battles, which is going to give everyone a lot to talk about. First Quijano against Mercedes and the other against with Erickson Martell against McWilliams," said promoter Ivan Rivera, president of PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP). "So we moved the bill to Bezares Solá, and it will be something very successful."
Quijano (13-1 and 9 KOs) faces Mercedes (24-3 and 17 knockouts), a former flyweight contender and former Latino champion of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) at 115 pounds. Indeed, the WBO Latino super flyweight will be at stake in the ten round clash.
"It's a fight for the WBO Latino title, and the winner will qualify for a better ranking at 115 pounds and could have a world level opportunity in the not too distant future," said Rivera. "This fight should be an explosive with the styles that both Quijano and Mercedes have. They are two fighters with good power and very aggressive."
Meanwhile, the co-main event of the evening will be former World Amateur Champion Arroyo (6-1 and five knockouts) in a fight with the outstanding Martell (4-2-1 and three KOs), scheduled for eight rounds at 112 pounds. This contest will pit two strong hitters with explosive strength for their weight.
"Making these great fights is the purpose of this series. Competitive fights keeps boxing real hot," said Rivera.
This program will feature the pro debut of hot prospect Jonathan Gonzalez, a gold medalist at the last Central American and Caribbean Games and World Junior champion in 2008. The four-round fight will be held at 112 pounds.
Five other battles, which will be announced in the coming days, make up the card, airing from 9-11PM on WAPA
The series resumes on May 6 at the Pedrin Zorrilla Coliseum in Hato Rey, then on June 3 at the coliseum Antonio R. Barceló, and then July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, November 4 and December 2 in locations to be announced soon.
Tickets for the first edition are already on sale at Ticketcenter, www.tcpr.com by calling (787) 792-5000. Prices are $ 12 General Admission and $ 25 ringside.