Villasana jr. returns - Fightnews Asia

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Contemplating retirement at one point, Marcos Villasana Jr will return to the ring after almost two years, redoubling his aim and efforts to become a world champion, as was his father Marcos Villasana Sr.

The Acapulqueño fighter will return almost two years without fighting when on August 7 he faces Alejandro Jiménez Toribio, in the main event during the “Neza Fight Night” card that will be presented by Chiquita González Boxing and PHILLIPS – ASSA ABLOY, the best pound brand for pound.

“About three months ago, the fight fell through. We were ready and prepared, but at the last minute, it didn’t happen. I was disappointed, I went to Acapulco, I did not think to return. I thought did everything possible, but it was not in my hands to go further, I did my job, train, train, and always be 100%.”

Villasana, who has a record of 25-6, 14 knockouts, maintains the dream, “the goal is the same from the first day I came to train, I am trying to be world champion like my dad and that remains the firm goal. I do not have any income. The expense is heavy, sacrificing many things and we hope that one day the reward will come.”

An important part of the motivation of Villasana Jr is the opportunity they will give him in Chiquita Boxing, a promoter led by the legendary former world champion Humberto “Chiquita” González, grateful and sure that this will take him to the next step”.

“Thanks to the Chiquita Boxing company and to him who gives me the opportunity to participate in his card, I am grateful for the opportunity they will give me to fight.”

His fight on August 7 will be scheduled to eight rounds in the lightweight division against Alejandro Jiménez Toribio (10-3), aware that he can not be overconfident.

“We only know that he is a strong rival, but we always prepare 100%, not because we don’t know much about him. Rather, we are going to trust in ourselves. We always prepare 100% so that there are no surprises, we are focused. Let’s say yes (I am a favorite) for what we have done, but there is no favorite inside the ring. We are both preparing to win and we will try to do our best. The work done gives us the confidence to get to the fight on Saturday, that everything goes well. and new opportunities open up ”, he concluded.

Chiquita González Boxing and PHILLIPS – ASSA ABLOY, the best brand of padlocks and locks in Mexico, remains committed to supporting young boxing prospects and in the reactivation of sports activities in the midst of the Covid-19 recovery.

The card will be behind closed doors, complying with all health protocols, and will be broadcast from 9:00 p.m. on TVC Deportes and Chiquita Boxing’s Facebook page.

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