Ruben Torres vs. Cristian Baez - August 20, 2022

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Undefeated rising lightweight, Ruben “Ace” Torres (18-0, 15 KOs), is scheduled to headline Thompson Boxing’s “Path To Glory” event on August 20.

Torres will face an opponent TBA in a 10-round bout. Welterweight Louis Lopez (11-1-1, 4 KOs) will fight in an 8-round bout against an opponent TBA that will serve as the co-feature attraction. Pedro Valencia (10-0, 7 KOs) vs Adrian Corona (9-0-1, 2 KO’s) will also clash in an 8-round bout in the lightweight division.

Tickets priced at $50, $75, & $100, and are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com. This event will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT.

“I’ve been waiting patiently to get back in the ring since my fight in February and now its time to unleash everything I’ve been working on,” said Torres.

“I’m knocking on the doorstep of a major fight with a big name. I’m hoping I’ll find a worthy opponent that is going to test me. Thompson Boxing has big plans for me, and I’ll be ready for anyone they put in front of me. I can’t wait to let me hands go on August 20th."

“This fight will take place in my backyard as I was born and raised in Corona, California,” stated Lopez. “Everyone knows I always bring exciting fights every time I step in the ring. It will be no different in this fight, especially in front of all my people. I’m ready to take my career to new heights with a victory.”

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Press Release

A stellar card for what should be a hot summer night is being set by Thompson Boxing this coming Saturday, August 20 in Corona, CA.

The main event will feature rising lightweight star, Ruben “Ace” Torres (18-0, 15 KOs), from South Central Los Angeles, who will put it all on the line against equally heavy-handed and knockout artist, Cristian “Guarico” Baez (18-1, 17 KOs) from San Juan de Los Morros, Venezuela. Torres vs. Baez is a 10-round bout that will headline the properly dubbed “Path To Glory” event.

Tickets priced at $50, $75, $100 & $125, will only be available for purchase at the door the day of the event, which will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT.

"Sparks will fly on August 20th," said Torres. "I’m ready to take my career to the next level and a victory against a tough opponent like Baez will help me climb up the rankings. I will like to make a statement in the ring and let the world know that I belong at the top of my weight division."

"I've been waiting for a long time to get in the ring and now it’s time to showcase my talent." said Baez from his training camp in San Jose, CA. "Torres is a good prospect, but I'm hungry and I'm going to give him all he can handle. Don’t be surprised If I knock him out."

In what should be another ‘barn-burner,’ Corona’s own Louie Lopez (11-1-1, 4 KOs) who will be fighting in his backyard, will have his hands full against undefeated prospect Elias “Ingles” Diaz (11-0, 6 KOs) who hails from National City, Calif. Lopez vs. Diaz will serve as the co-main event bout scheduled to 8-rounds or less.

Rounding up the non-stop action with an 8-round special attraction will be a clash of Southern California undefeated lightweights, Pedro Valencia (10-0, 7 KOs) from Pacoima, Calif., will face Adrian “Bam Bam” Corona (9-0-1, 2 KO’s), from nearby Rialto, Calif.

UNDERCARD BOUTS:

Middleweight “Nuckle” Nelson Oliva (3-0, 3 KOs), of Riverside, Calif, will face experienced Carlos Gorham (16-8-1, 10 KOs) of Tamaulipas, Mexico. (6-rounds)

Super welterweight Anthony Saldivar (1-0) of Ontario, Calif. will face an opponent TBA (4-rounds)

Opening the card will be lightweight Ioannis Manouilidis (1-0) of Athens, Greece, facing Gibran Perez (0-1), of San Marcos, Calif. (4-rounds)

Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer and Rich Marotta. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.

This event is sponsored by HUSTLER Casino, LA's only luxury casino; Thompson Building Materials, Transforming spaces into beautiful places; Omega Products International, The leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Belgard, Paves the way; and Makita, Rule the outdoors.

“Path To Glory” will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and
YouTube pages. In addition, Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson
Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google.

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Press Release

Undefeated lightweight, Ruben “Ace” Torres (18-0, 15 KOs), who is making a case for being the 2022 Prospect of the Year, is scheduled to headline Thompson Boxing’s “Path To Glory” event on August 20, 2022. Torres, who is wrapping up training camp, will battle Cristian Baez (18-1, 17 KOs), in a ten-round main event which looks to be Torres’ toughest fight to date.

Tickets priced at $50, $75, $100 & $125, will only be available for purchase at the door the day of the event, which will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT.

Here is what Torres had to say about his upcoming fight with Baez, his recent training camp, and more.

On his recent training camp:

“I’ve given this camp my all. I know that a lot of people believe in me from friends, and family, to the media outlets labeling me as one of the next great fighters developed through Thompson Boxing. My goal is to work as hard as possible in the gym to be able to live up to the standards others have set for me. I am trying to not just be good, but great, and this camp reflects all the hard work that will be on display come fight night.”

On working with coaches Danny Zamora and Javier Gomez:

“I feel that the relationship I have with Danny Zamora and coach Javier Gomez is deeper than boxing. I took time off from boxing to go to school and, when I came back, they were both there for me. Together they were very serious about my dedication to the sport. I know that it isn’t just a business for them, they genuinely care about me and want what is best for me. I couldn’t ask for anything more. I don’t view them as coaches, I view them as people that will be on this journey with me till the end.”

On his upcoming matchup with Baez:

“I know that he is a talented fighter who at one time was signed to Golden Boy Promotions, but lost a fight, and people seemingly forgot about his talent. I didn’t. I know that this is the most motivated he has ever been because he has been out of the ring for nearly two years. I am sure he stayed in the gym and the Baez I am facing will be a guy who not just wants to get a check, but he also wants the respect he feels he deserves in this sport. I am training for this fight like it is a world title fight, since I know he is a dangerous opponent.”

On headlining another Thompson Boxing card:

“I am so grateful to the whole staff at Thompson Boxing. They have built me up to become a fighter who is in the running for the prospect of the year, and I want to be the next great fighter for this organization. Thompson Boxing is a family, and boxing is a sport that doesn’t have much community, especially as you become successful. I’m excited to headline another Thompson Boxing card. My next goal is to bring a world title to Thompson Boxing, and I know I will do it soon.”

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Press Release | Ruben Torres stops Cristian Baez in Seven Rounds

This past Saturday night at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA, Thompson Boxing held it’s popular “Path To Glory” event in front of a sold out crowd. Ruben “Ace” Torres (19-0, 16 KOs) defeated Cristian Baez (18-2, 17 KOs) in their scheduled 10-round lightweight main event.

From the opening round, both fighters we in some heated exchanges, setting the tone for a spectacular fight. Torres was hit with a powerful left hook from Baez at the end of round one but showed an incredible chin. In round two, both fighters scored knockdowns, Torres landed a left hook, sending Baez to the canvas. Baez recovered and followed up with a knockdown of his own as he landed a left hook-right hand combo to Torres’ head. In the middle rounds, Baez was starting to take over the fight as he was landing powerful left hooks to the body and head, a punch Torres was trying to adjust to. In round seven, Torres scored a flash knockdown with a straight right hand. When Baez got up, the referee made sure he was ok, before letting both fighters return to action. In an incredible turn of events, Baez made the mistake of trying to touch gloves and was blasted with a deadly left hook by Torres and was brutally knocked out. Time of the knockout was the 1:53 mark of round seven.

“They always say protect yourself at all times,” said Torres. “This is boxing and fighters like myself are always on the attack. The referee gave the signal to start fighting again and I came out guns blazing, especially after I knocked him down. I hit him with a left hook and that was it, the fight was over. I’m ready to move on to bigger and better fights as I march up the rankings.”

In the 8-round welterweight co-feature, Louie Lopez (12-1-1, 4 KOs), defeated previously unbeaten prospect, Elias Diaz (11-1, 6 KOs), by unanimous decision. Both fighters were engaged in some explosive flurries. Lopes hurt Diaz with a right hook in round one, but Diaz shook it off and came back in round two with bad intentions. A slugfest emerged and Lopez come out on top as he was landing the cleaner blows. Scorecards read 77-75 twice and 78-74 for Lopez.

“This was a stiff test against another undefeated fighter,” said Lopez. “I had a lot of pressure on me as I was fighting in front of my hometown fans. I’m getting better with each fight. I got the victory and now I’m looking at fighting ranked opposition.

In a battle of unbeaten lightweights, Pedro Valencia (11-0, 7 KOs) kept his undefeated record in place as he defeated, Adrian Corona (9-1-1, 2 KOs) by way of unanimous decision. Valencia, who was switching from orthodox to southpaw, outworked Corona throughout the fight. Corona had his moments but couldn’t stop the momentum Valencia gained in the early rounds.

Scorecards read 79-73, 78-74 twice in favor for Valencia.

"I felt I dominated this fight," said Valencia. "Corona was a worthy opponent but I showed I can rise to the occasion when facing another undefeated fighter. I'm happy with my performance and can't wait to see what's next. I'm hoping to be ranked sometime in 2023.

The third bout of the night saw middleweight Nelson Oliva (4-0, 4 KOs) continue his knockout streak as he stopped Eduardo Reyes (10-18, 6 KOs) at the 1:38 mark of round two. A straight left by Oliva sent Reyes to the canvass in the early part of the round before he ended the fight with a flurry.

In the second bout of the night, super lightweight rising star, Ioannis Manouilidis (2-0), defeated Edgar Palacios (3-2, 1 KO) by split decision. In an all-out war, Manouilidis prevailed by landing the harder punches throughout the fight. Palacios did wobble Manouilidis in the opening round, but Manouilidis recovered and landed some hard shots of his own as both fighters were letting their hands fly. Scorecards read, 39-37 apiece and 40-36 for Manouilidis.

In the opening bout of the evening, super welterweight prospect Anthony Saldivar Jr (2-0, 1 KO), defeated Antonio Duarte (2-5) by unanimous decision. Duarte did his best to make the fight competitive, throwing wild punches with bad intentions, but Saldivar stayed poised and controlled the action with a long jab. Scorecards, in favor for Saldivar read, 40-36 twice, and 39-37.

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