GONZALEZ VS ARCHULETA IN IBA TITLE FIGHT -
ANNOUNCED FOR NOV 18th CASINO SHOW
Friant, CA, September 19 – In the unpredictable world of boxing, dreams
can come true or be broken with a single punch. No one knows this better
than veteran contenders Roger ‘Speedy’ Gonzalez and Frankie Archuleta,
but on Tuesday, November 18th, these fighters will have the opportunity
to achieve a lifelong dream of becoming a world champion when they
square off at Friant’s Table Mountain Casino for the IBA junior
lightweight crown.
This high-impact night of professional boxing presented by Table
Mountain Casino in association with Roy Englebrecht Events, will take
place at the Table Mountain Casino Events Center in Friant, California.
The wildly popular boxing series launched in 2007 by Table Mountain
Casino in association with Roy Englebrecht Events, not only has featured
both boxing and mixed martial arts events that have met with a rousing
reception from fight fans, but the series is also presenting its fourth
world title fight in just two years on November 18th.
Chino, California’s Roger ‘Speedy’ Gonzalez (27-2, 18 KOs) is a former
bantamweight contender who won his first 23 fights and the NABO title
before losing to future world champion Jhonny Gonzalez in 2004. Opting
to step away from the game later that year, Gonzalez would eventually
return to the ring at his optimum weight of 130 pounds in 2007, and the
30-year old’s 2-1 record in his comeback has shown that he still has
what it takes to compete against and beat the best the junior
lightweight division has to offer.
The pride of New Mexico, Bernalillo’s Frankie Archuleta (25-5-1, 14 KOs)
has garnered a devoted fan following for his warrior’s heart and
willingness to go to war each and every time the bell rings. An 11 year
pro, this former NABA champion built his reputation in memorable battles
with Kevin Kelley, Rocky Juarez, Emmanuel Lucero, and in two fights
which he split with Johnny Tapia. Now ready to challenge for the IBA
crown, Archuleta – who is coming off an eighth round TKO win over
Armando Cordoba – is eager to put another title belt around his waist on
November 18th.
The five fight undercard will have a real Fresno flavor, with four local
and area fighters seeing action. Fresno’s tough middleweight Loren Myers
will face Orange County’s Derrick Thomas; Fresno lightweights Jorge
Magallones and Jorge Roque will be in four rounders, and Madera’s
Gabriel Gil in a six rounder.
Doors open at 6pm, and the first bell rings at 7pm. Tickets, priced from
$50 to $30, are available at the Table Mountain Casino box office or
online at www.tmcasino.com.
