On Friday, June 23, the Pavilion of La Casilla de Bilbao aIt will take place from 7:00 pm, with doors opening at 6:00 pm, a night scheduled for four professional boxing matches with a prelude to three professional K1 matches.
The clash in the background, at the limit of 55.5 kilos and agreed on 8 rounds, will face the native of Sannterano in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Frank Mendoza and the canary Jonathan ‘Nano’ Santana. They are two of the best fighters at their weight in these parts, something they already showed in the first fight that got the crowd on their feet at La Casilla.
Nano Santana
The 25-year-old canary, who is training the palms in contrasted orders Carlos FormentoHe looks confident. “I was ready when they notified me for the match, so I had to put sixth to be better”, he explained. He says that he feels “incredible for this fight; It motivates me to have this appointment in La Casilla as soon as possible, it is a good place to box”.
Santana highlights “the appeal of a rematch; The first one was spectacular in front of the public and this second fight will be even more, yes, with a different result”.
Frank Mendoza
The Colombian based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Fran Mendoza, is, at the age of 26, one step away from entering the lists of major organizations in the world. The victory on June 23 at La Casilla would be the final of that development.
“Fran is very focused. He knows the importance of the match at 23 ”, assured his coach at the Gasteiz Sport Gymnasium in the capital of Alava, Andoni Alonso.”The first match was very balanced, very intense, and I think Fran got more power, but Santana was a good counterpuncher and put us in trouble. This time the plan will have to be adjusted”, explained the former boxer.
“Let’s see what happens. What is sure is that Fran is really looking forward to the day”, he concluded. The younger brother of Natxo and Kato Mendoza will enter the ring with 16 wins in the most fights, 7 of them in fast track.
Jokin Garcia, Mario Ospina and Jesus Laso
The event, promoted by Euskobox and Boxing Managementt, program in addition to Bilbao lightweight jokin garcia, who returned to the stage with a record 6 victories, 5 on the fast track, in many fights. An aggressive fighter, powerful at all distances and prone to danger, García is a boxer to watch. also flyweight Mario Ospinaa co-conspirant for the Spanish division championship, and also undefeated, is another devotee of the show and the exchange of hands.
The Cantabrian that is super light Jesus Ribbon, which has been fighting almost every month since its debut, comes out in Bilbao with a 4-round clash. The one from Suances is also not one to use the back step. His aggressive boxing has become a household name among fans in the area.
To this billboard, which is of great interest in itself, are added three more than interesting professional fights of K1: Carlos Henrique Barbosa against Mourane Essadiki; Asier Ispizua vs. Arkaitz González; and Janire Karrikondo against Naiara Fernández
All with tickets from only 25 euros available at gyms, and ATMs and online box office Kutxabank.
Source: La Verdad
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