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Photos: Felix Verdejo Continues Hard Work in San Juan

•Apr 13, 2015

SAN JUAN, P. R. - It's time to move from prospect to contender. Today during a training session, phenomenal prospect and rising star of Puerto Rican boxing, Felix Verdejo, said he was more than ready for his next return date. Verdejo, who is unbeaten with 16-0 and 12 knockouts, will battle against experienced Mexican boxer Marco Antonio "The Kua Kua" Lopez (24-5, 15 KO's) in the main event of the "Solo Boxeo Tecate" taking place on Saturday April 25 at the Coliseo Mario "Quijote" Morales in Guaynabo. Few tickets are available for the card to be presented by Top Rank in association with Diamante Promotions, www.TicketCenterPR.com can be purchased at all outlets Ticket Center or by calling (787) 792-5000.

Photos: Felix Verdejo Holds Open Workout, Fan Day

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•Apr 6, 2015

SAN JUAN, PR - Puerto Rican prospect quoted Felix "El Diamante" Verdejo took the time to share some moments with the Puerto Rican fans during a training session and signing autographs before hundreds of the faithful in Ventana al Mar in Condado. Photos by Pete Amador. "I love to share with the fans and in a way to return that love and unconditional support they have always given me," said "El Diamante" Puerto Rican boxing. "I'm super happy to fight at home. Since I needed to feel the warmth of my people," said the undefeated fighter who has not fought in "La Isla Del Encanto" since beating the Chilean Oscar Bravo unanimous decision in August 2014.

Felix Verdejo NYC Return Eyed For 6/13, With HBO

Steve Kim

•Mar 21, 2015

Puerto Rican lightweight prospect, Felix Verdejo (16-0, 12KOs), is pegged for stardom and the heir to the likes of Felix Trinidad and Miguel Cotto. Currently he is scheduled to fight on April 25th on the island in Guaynabo against Marco Lopez as the featured performer on UniMas. Sources say that if everything should go well on that night, Verdejo will be slated for a quick turnaround in June in what could be his first HBO appearance at the Theater of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The date could be June 13th (where Top Rank has a hold on the venue) which is the day before the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade.

Verdejo Will Fight For WBO Regional Belt in Lopez Clash

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•Mar 9, 2015

SAN JUAN, P.R. – After a successful tour of fights along the east coast of the United States, “El Diamante” returns home for the first title bout of his professional career. Fully recovered from the injury on his left hand, rising Puerto Rican star Felix "El Diamante" Verdejo will battle for a World Boxing Organization (WBO) regional title on an April 25 card that will take place at the Mario "Quijote" Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo. "For me there is nothing better than representing Puerto Rico, honoring my flag and bringing joy to my Island. I'm more than happy and thankful with Top Rank for the opportunity of fighting for a title in front of my people," said the young prospect that is considered by many as ‘The Next Big Thing’ in Puerto Rican boxing. "I am very grateful with the fans on the Island for the unconditional support they have always given me and that’s why I wanted to give them my first title fight," said the sensational boxer that was selected by ESPN.com as "Prospect of the Year".

Felix Verdejo To Return on April 25th in Puerto Rico

Steve Kim

•Mar 3, 2015

Felix Verdejo was supposed to headline this past weekend's 'Solo Boxeo' card on UniMas from 'the Sun Dome' on the campus of Univeristy of South Florida but an injury to his left hand during camp forced a cancellation of that appointment. The highly regarded prospect, who is promoted by Top Rank, has a chance to be the heir apparent to Miguel Cotto as the next star from the island of Puerto Rico. According to his manager, Ricky Marquez, they have already rescheduled his 2015 debut.

Julian Rodriguez Stops Raul Tovar Inside of One Round

Jake Donovan

•Feb 28, 2015

Julian Rodriguez continues to knock out opponents at an alarming rate. The unbeaten 20-year old tore through Raul Tovar, dropping him three times en route to a 1st round stoppage at USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida

Photos: Verdejo, Falcao, Rodriguez Hit Tampa, Florida

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•Feb 27, 2015

Julian Rodriguez, Esquiva Falcao and Felix Verdejo in Tampa, Florida for Solo Boxeo Tecate this coming Saturday night - Verdejo who is injured will do a meet greet with fans before the fight - Rodriguez will take on Raul Tovar in the main event and Falcao will open the show on Unimas broadcast. Photos by Pete Amador/Top Rank.

Photos/Weights: Solo Boxeo From Tampa, Florida

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•Feb 27, 2015

The weights are in for Top Rank's next edition of Solo Boxeo on Saturday night in Tampa, Florida. The card will be televised by UniMas. Photos by Peter Amador / Top Rank. Three of Top Rank's young stars, Julian Rodriguez, Esquiva Falcao and Felix Verdejo, were present at the scales. Verdejo was originally scheduled for this event but suffered an injury and withdrew. Photos by Pete Amador/Top Rank.

Verdejo, Despite Injury, Heads To Tampa To Greet Fans

Top Rank

•Feb 6, 2015

SAN JUAN, PR – An injury may have forced Puerto Rico’s Felix Verdejo to cancel his bout on the February 28 fight card at the University of South Florida's Sun Dome in Tampa. But that doesn’t mean that “El Diamante” is passing up the opportunity to meet with fans in the Sunshine State and support the remaining sluggers still scheduled to battle in the event. On February 28 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Verdejo will host a meet and greet where he will sign autographs and pose for photos with fans inside the event that will be presented by Top Rank in association with All Star Boxing at USF Sun Dome’s “The Corral”.

Felix Verdejo Injured, Withdraws From February 28 Bout

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•Feb 3, 2015

SAN JUAN, P.R. – An injury to the left hand of Puerto Rico’s Felix Verdejo suffered during training forced him to cancel his February 28 bout in Tampa, Florida. The remaining fights on the card will still take place at “The Corral” in the Sun Dome at the University of South Florida. It will also still air at 11p ET/PT on “Solo Boxeo Tecate” on the Spanish-language network UniMas. “I was very happy because I was going to fight for the first time in Tampa, and I know that a lot of people want to see me fight there,” said Verdejo (16-0, 12 KO’s), who’d been scheduled to face Mexico’s Marco Antonio “El Kua Kua” Lopez (24-5, 15 KO’s) in the main event.