
Fortune Expects Drian Francisco To Impress With Avalos
Filipino super bantamweight Drian Franisco is ready for his big test against world rated American Chris “The Hitman” Avalos in the main event of ESPN's Friday Night Fights at the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas on Friday. Former heavyweight contender and one-time Manny Pacquiao strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune, who has been training Francisco at his Los Angeles Gym, told BoxingScene.com/Manila Standard - “Drian is very good. He’s ready for this fight, ready to fight.” He said Francisco “has had some great sparring with a youngster who has an 18-2 record and was an Avalos look-alike and a couple of bigger guys, 135 pounders for strength.”