Jose Pedraza Looks Forward To Puerto Rico vs. Mexico Showdown This Saturday on Direct TV

JOSE SNIPER PEDRAZA

Looks Forward To Puerto Rico vs. Mexico Showdown 

Faces Alberto "Kichis" Garza For IBO For IBA 130lbs Title

PUERTO RICO (February 18, 2014) - Undefeated super featherweight contender, Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (15-0, 10 KOs), is ready to battle Mexico's, Alberto "Kichis" Garza (26-6-1, 21 KOs), for the vacant International Boxing Organization super featherweight title this Saturday March 22nd.  The 12-round main event bout promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, Universal Promotions and DiBella Entertainment will air live only in the U.S. and Puerto Rico on Direct TV at 9:00 P.M. EST.

Ranked WBC #9, IBF #8, WBA #11, and WBO #15, Pedraza knows he must perform at his highest level against Garza to remain amongst the top fighters seeking a world title shot.  He vows to bring an entertaining fight to his audience, as he looks to bring back the glory of past Puerto Rican fighters.

"I feel honored to be fighting on television once again," said Pedraza. "My promoter's Gary Shaw,Javier Bustillo and Lou DiBella are doing a great job with my career. This fight with Garza is going to be very entertaining. He likes to come forward and I like to do everything. I'm expecting a rough fight, but I believe in myself and my ability to come out on top. I will do whatever it takes to win."

Pedraza loves fighting in front of his people and they love to watch him.  Garza, being from Mexico, will create an electrifying atmosphere as Puerto Rico is its number one rival.  With the fight taking place at the auditorium Juan Pachin Vicens in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Pedraza will have his people behind him..   

"Puerto Rico is looking for a hometown champion they can call their own and I want to be that man." said Pedraza. "This Saturday I will continue to bring exciting fights to my fans.  Garza is a very dangerous opponent, but that's what motivates me to be the best.  I'm ready for the Puerto Rico vs. Mexico battle. I want to fight the best and it starts with Garza."

"Pedraza brings an excitement to this fans that's unbelievable" said Gary Shaw. "Garza is no pushover and Pedraza knows what he has to do.  Pedraza will be ready. The fans are going to enjoy watching this fight. Everyone should be tuning in."

Pedraza is a member of "Team Puerto Rico", which is a collaboration between Gary Shaw Productions, DiBella Entertainment and Universal Promotions, made with the goal of gathering the best of Puerto Rico's boxing talents.

JOSE "SNIPER" PEDRAZA EMBRACES NEW OPPONENT ON SHOBOX THIS FRIDAY

October 9, 2012 - Puerto Rico's undefeated super-featherweight prospect, Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (10-0, 6 KOs), is embracing his new opponent, Tevin Farmer (7-3-1, 1 KO) as former challenger, Allan Benitez (7-1-1, 1 KO) had to pull out of their scheduled bout due to an elbow injury.  Pedraza vs. Farmer will headline an 8-round bout on ShoBox "The New Generation" at the Ameristar Casino in Saint Charles, Missouri, this Friday October 12, 2012.

"I'm happy that I'll be fighting this Friday on ShoBox as new opponent was found in Farmer," said Pedraza. "The fact that Farmer is a southpaw is something that I must embrace and prepare for.  I understand that this happens in boxing and my team and I are fully equipped to take on the challenge.  My goal hasn't changed, I'm coming to win and win impressively this Friday."

"Pedraza is the type of fighter that will take on any challenge," stated promoter Gary Shaw, who promotes Pedraza with DiBella Entertainment and Universal Promotions. "Puerto Rico is loaded with young talent and Pedraza is one of the best fighters to come from the island.  A new opponent was found, and I'm happy to say that his incredible talent will be on display when he fights on ShoBox this Friday.  

Team Puerto Rico..........the new wave, once again making a splash.....

NEXT STOP OKLAHOMA FOR "ORLANDITO" DEL VALLE

Press Release                                                                           For Immediate Release  April 25, 2012 - Puerto Rican prospect Luis "Orlandito" Del Valle (15-0, 11KO's) left early this Wednesday morning destined for Oklahoma for the most important bout of his young career.   This Friday April 27, Del Valle will be facing off against Californian Christopher Martin (23-1-3 6KO's) in the co-feature fight, which will be televised by the SHOWTIME series, ShoBox: The New Generation, live at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).   "We are very happy because since the beginning of my career we have been looking for good tests for my development, and they are arriving. You can expect fireworks guaranteed and you will see me very active, putting on a lot of pressure until victory is within my grasp," said "Orlandito" Del Valle, who is the cousin of former world champion Rafael Del Valle.   "Orlandito" left for Oklahoma with his trainer/manager Raymond Rivera and his nutritionist Carlos Espinoza.   Del Valle vs. Martin will be a 10-round bout in the super bantamweight division.  Del Valle began his professional career at the featherweight (126lbs) division where he was ranked #4 by the World Boxing Association (WBA) and #8 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO). Currently, Del Valle is campaigning at super bantamweight (122lbs). The 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games gold medalist and WBC Youthsuper featherweight World Champion, José "Sniper" Pedraza (7-0, 6 KO's) will be opening the broadcast at 11:00pm (ET) with a bout set for eight rounds against Gil García (5-1-1, 2KO's) from Texas. The boxing card, which is promoted by Dibella Entertainment, will be held at the Buffalo Run Casino, and will feature the main event fight between current IBO super middleweight champion Thomas Oosthuizen (18-0, 13 KO's) and Marcus Johnson (23-1, 12 KO's). Pedraza and Del Valle are members of "Team Puerto Rico", a collaboration of fighters between Gary Shaw Productions, Dibella Entertainment, Universal Promotions and Warriors Boxing made with the goal of gathering the best of Puerto Rico's boxing talents. For tickets you may contact DiBella Entertainment: (212) 947-2577and/or www.dbe1.com. For more information about Team Puerto Rico Boxing, you may visit www.teampuertoricoboxing.com. Team Puerto Rico..........the new wave, making a splash.....