Mario Hernandez, 118.3 lbs. vs. Luis Fernando Saavedra, 118.9 lbs. “New Blood” main event
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For Immediate Release
Bantamweight prospect Mario Hernandez (8-0-1, 3 KOs) successfully weighed in at Thursday’s “New Blood” weigh in, coming in at 118.3 lbs., while challenger Luis Fernando Saavedra (7-6, 3 KOs) weighed 118.9 lbs.
“I’m ready to put on a great show,” said Hernandez, who headlines for the first time on Friday. “This is what you build toward as a young boxer. I’m just going to be myself, throw a lot of punches and get that victory.”
WEIGHTS
Mario Hernandez, 118.3 lbs. vs. Luis Fernando Saavedra, 118.9 lbs. (8-rounds)
Ruben Torres, 136.8 lbs. vs. Elliott Brown, 137.7 lbs. (4-rounds)
George Acosta, 134.2 lbs. vs. Guadalupe Arroyo, 135 lbs. (4-rounds)
Richard Brewart, 151.7 lbs. vs. Abel Reyes, 151 lbs. (4-rounds)
Leo Ruiz, 151.6 lbs. vs. Adan Ahumada, 154.4 lbs. (4-rounds)
Mario Hernandez, 118.3 lbs. vs. Luis Fernando Saavedra, 118.9 lbs. (8-rounds)
Ruben Torres, 136.8 lbs. vs. Elliott Brown, 137.7 lbs. (4-rounds)
George Acosta, 134.2 lbs. vs. Guadalupe Arroyo, 135 lbs. (4-rounds)
Richard Brewart, 151.7 lbs. vs. Abel Reyes, 151 lbs. (4-rounds)
Leo Ruiz, 151.6 lbs. vs. Adan Ahumada, 154.4 lbs. (4-rounds)
PHOTO CREDIT: CARLOS BAEZA / THOMPSON BOXING PROMOTIONS
