It’s almost been a second home for 2004 United States Olympian Vicente Escobedo, and on Wednesday, June 18th, the spectacular lightweight prospect returns to ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California for the seventh time in his professional career when he faces Mexico’s Cristian Favela in the co-featured attraction on ESPN2’s Wednesday Night Fights..
In the televised main event, once beaten super featherweight standout and Chino, California native Roger ‘Speedy’ Gonzalez (27-1, 18 KOs) takes on Motor City warrior Cornelius Lock (17-3-1, 10 KOs) of Detroit in a ten round contest.
Escobedo vs. Favela is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Don Chargin Productions, Inc. as part of an exciting evening of boxing presented by Don Chargin Productions, Inc and will air live on ESPN2 beginning at 10pm ET / 7pm PT. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the first bell rings at 7pm.
Tickets priced at $101.75, $77.25, $55.25 $37.25 and $24.25 can be purchased at the ARCO Arena Box Office or by calling Ticketmaster at 916-649-TIXS (8497). Tickets are also available online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Vicente Escobedo (17-1, 11 KOs) has been paying his dues without complaint in the four years since he entered the pro ranks after the 2004 Olympics. A lightning-fast puncher with the poise of a seasoned veteran, the 26-year-old from Woodland, California, is ready to take the next step in his career under the tutelage of legendary trainer Ignacio (Nacho) Beristain and with an impressive 5-1 record at the ARCO Arena, he has come to the right place to do it on June 18th.
Los Mochis, Mexico’s Cristian Favela (15-15-4, 9 KOs) is a relentless battler whose record doesn’t reflect his talent or determination to win every time out. A fighter who has only been stopped once in his decade long career and who has gone the distance with world champions David Diaz, Steven Luevano, Javier Jauregui and Willie Jorrin, the 28-year-old has won two of his last three bouts and will be thinking upset when he steps between the ropes to face Escobedo.
Also featured on the card will be Ashanti Jordan (3-0, 3 KOs), an exciting heavyweight from San Francisco, CA who turned pro in March of 2007 after compiling an amateur record of 36-6 and attaining a ranking of number two among heavyweight amateurs nationwide. Already off to a brilliant start as a professional with three knockout wins in three fights, Ashanti has a promising future as a heavyweight as he is known for boxing abilities and punching power. Jordan will face his most dangerous opponent to date on June 18 against Arkansas’ Eric Pippin (3-1 3 KOs).