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BOUTS AT THE BALLPARK UNVEILS EXCITING FIGHT CARD
June 12, 2024
EL PASO, TEXAS – June 12, 2024 – Leg Up Entertainment and Ringside Ticket are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated fight card for Bouts at the Ballpark, presented by Bud Light and Subaru of El Paso. Scheduled to take place on Friday, June 28th at Southwest University Park, this action-packed evening will feature two main events that are set to ignite the ring.
In the first main event, boxing sensation Fernando "El Feroz" Vargas Jr. (14-0-0, 13 KOs) will face off against a new opponent, Juan Carlos Cordones (14-4-0, 9 KOs), in a battle for the prestigious WBC FECARBOX Super Welterweight Championship.
Meanwhile, in the second main event, Nathan "El Morenito" Rodriguez (13-0-0, 8 KOs) will go head-to-head with Jose "Tsunami" Saant (15-4-1, 5 KOs) for the WBC FECARBOX Featherweight Championship.
But the excitement doesn't stop there. The fight card also includes thrilling matchups featuring local El Paso fighters. Abel "El Zorro" Mendoza (40-0-0, 30 KOs) will take on Angel "El Gato" Luna (19-14-1, 11 KOs). At the same time, Hector Morales (3-0-0, 1 KO) will face off against tough competition in Josh Rodriguez of Albuquerque and Dominic Barry (1-0-0, 1 KO) will face a yet-to-be-determined opponent.
The complete fight card is below.
Gates for Bouts at the Ballpark open at 6 p.m. and fights begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at southwestuniversitypark.com. Don't miss your chance to witness history in the making at this must-see event!
BOUTS AT THE BALLPARK FIGHT CARD
|
Nathan "El Morenito" Rodriguez |
vs. |
Jose "Tsunami" Saant |
| Fernando "El Feroz" Vargas Jr. 14-0-0, 13 KOs Las Vegas, Nevada |
vs. WBC FECARBOX Super Welterweight Championship (8 Rounds) |
Juan Carlos Cordones 14-4-0, 9 KOs La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| Abel "El Zorro" Mendoza 40-0-0, 30 KOs El Paso, Texas |
vs. |
Angel "El Gato" Luna |
| Dominic Barry 1-0-0, 1 KO El Paso, Texas |
vs. Cruiserweight (4 Rounds) |
To Be Determined |
| Jaime Cuesta 7-0-0, 3 KOs San Diego, California |
vs. Lightweight (6 Rounds) |
Erick Espinoza Leyva 4-1-2, 2 KOs Sinaloa, Mexico |
|
Hector Morales |
vs. Super Lightweight (4 Rounds) |
Josh Rodriguez |
MAIN EVENT BIOGRAPHIES
FERNANDO “EL FEROZ” VARGAS JR.
Fernando Jr. (14-0, 13 knockouts) is the son of former two-time Middleweight World Champion and 1996 Olympian Fernando Vargas Sr., who had memorable fights with Oscar De Le Hoya and Sugar Shane Mosley. Vargas Jr. is a skilled boxer with one-punch knockout power and like his father, he is an aggressive and ferocious fighter who is very popular with Latino fans.
JUAN CARLOS CORDONES
Juan Carlos Cordones boasts an impressive record of 340 fights with an astounding 300 victories to his name. Hailing from the Dominican Republic, Cordones was a member of the National Team from 2012-15 where he brought home two gold medals at the prestigious Cinturon de Oro tournament in Ecuador, competing in the welterweight division. He clinched gold medals twice at the local Dominican Republic military games establishing himself as one of the top amateur boxers in the region.
NATHAN “EL MORENITO” RODRIGUEZ
Nathan Rodríguez (13-0, 8 knockouts) made his debut as a professional boxer at the age of 16. At only 18 years old he fought on two major International Pay Per View cards, including a 10-round undercard fight with none other than Canelo Alvarez. Now, at 19 years old, and with 13 professional fights under his belt, Rodriguez not only maintains his discipline but also holds on to the goal of becoming a world champion.
JOSE “TSUNAMI” SAANT
Jose Saant (15-4-1, 5 knockouts) made his debut as a professional boxer on March 12, 2015. The 28-year-old, who hails from Ecuador, is known for his relentless speed and formidable power in the ring. Saant went on to be a decorated amateur in international competitions. In 2018, Saant became the WBC FECONSUR Bantamweight Champion. Since his title, he has continued to fight to get to the top of the rankings.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday, June 28, 2024 | 7 p.m.
Location: Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901
Main Event: Fernando "El Feroz" Vargas Jr. vs. Juan Carlos Cordones for WBC FECARBOX Super Welterweight title
Co-Main Event: Nathan "El Morenito" Rodriguez vs. Jose "Tsunami" Saant for WBC FECARBOX Featherweight title
Tickets: Available at www.southwestuniversitypark.com, the Southwest University Park box office, or by calling 915-533-BASE (2273).
Official Hotel: Plaza at Pioneer Park | 106 W Mills Ave., El Paso, Texas 79901 | 915-440-7666
Official Breakfast of Champions: Barrios Eats and Drinks | 502 N Oregon, El Paso, Texas 79901 | 915-307-7981
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About Leg Up Entertainment
Leg Up Entertainment, LLC seeks to bring first-class and world-renown entertainment to enhance the quality of life in the Borderplex region and promote economic development through the creation and management of events in a first-class venue. Leg Up Entertainment helps maximize the popularity and use of Southwest University Park all year long by creating, promoting, and managing for-profit events as well as events and gatherings for civic and charitable organizations.
About Ringside Ticket
Ringside Ticket Inc. is a sports entertainment company that primarily promotes professional boxing and mixed martial arts events and is one of the leading sports entertainment providers with Native American Tribes in the country. We specialize in providing high-quality events with personalized service to make each event a success for our Casino clients. We have promoted or co-promoted shows on HBO, ESPN, Showtime, CBS Sports Network, Facebook Fight Night Live, and events featuring superstars like Sugar Ray Leonard, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Tito Ortiz, Chuck Liddell, and more.
