Boxing Live Tonight: Julian Gonzalez vs Juan Antonio Lopez

12/08/2023 - No comments

Get ready for a night of thrilling fights on Friday, December 8th at The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA. In the spotlight, undefeated super featherweight Julian Gonzalez is set for his first headline fight against Juan Antonio Lopez in an eight-rounder.

Weights for Friday night’s King’s Promotions card at the Wind Creek Event Center

Julian Gonzalez 130.8 – Juan Antonio Lopez 129,6
Jesse Hart 186.3 – Jeyson Minda 195.4
Thnajhae Teasley 147.9 – Xavier Madrid 147.9
Jarrett Hurd 162.9 – Tyi Edmonds 165.6
Shamara Woods 140.2 – Michaele Nogue 139.8
Francis Oran 202.6 – Justin Maggi 195.4
Gustavo Morales 147.9 – Antonio Allen 151.4
Travon Marshall 150.7 – Roudly Lolo 152.1
James Bernadin 133.9 – Osvaldo Morales 132.4
Paige Suchit 115.7 – Yusniel Abrahante 115.9
Ernie Cuevas 121.3 – Roberto Pucheta 122
Elijah Akana 211.8 – Kaleb Slaughter 246.1

Beterbiev vs. Bivol Clash Postponed Due to Beterbiev’s Knee Injury

Julian Gonzalez, the 22-year-old sensation from Reading, PA, boasts an impressive 11-0-1 record with nine knockouts. He’s quickly climbing the 130 lb. division ranks, having taken down undefeated fighters Rosalindo Morales (9-0) and Johnnie Spell (8-0), the latter at The Wind Creek Event Center this past August.

Juan Antonio Lopez, hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, brings a record of 17-15-1, including seven knockouts. At 29, Lopez has notable wins against undefeated fighters like Erick Lainez (1-0) and Isaac Torres (5-0-1). He’s no stranger to tough competition, having faced 12 undefeated opponents, though he’s bouncing back from a recent loss to Richard Medina this May in San Antonio.

The undercard is stacked with world champions, top-contender talent, and exciting prospects. Highlights include:

  • In a 10-round super middleweight bout, Philly’s own Jesse Hart (29-3, 23 KOs), a former two-time world title challenger, faces off against Jeyson Minda (14-7-1, 8 KOs).
  • Former unified world champion Jarrett Hurd (24-3, 16 KOs) of Accokek, Maryland, will meet Tyi Edmonds (14-5, 9 KOs) from Meridian, Mississippi in an eight-rounder.
  • Travon Marshall (8-1, 7 KOs) of Landover, Maryland, is set to clash with Roudley Lolo (6-1-2, 3 KOs) of Camp Hill, PA in a junior middleweight fight.
  • Canadian super flyweight Paige Suchit (5-0, 4 KOs) takes on Yusniel Abrahante (5-1, 1 KO) of Louisville, KY.
  • In a bantamweight fight, Ernie Cuevas (7-0, 5 KOs) of Maudin, SC will go toe-to-toe with Roberto Puchetta (11-24-3, 6 KOs) from Jalisco, Mexico.
Quotes: Mario Barrios, Fabian Maidana, Brandon Figueroa, Jessie Magdaleno, Eimantas Stanionis, Gabriel Maestre, Jesus Ramos, Johan Gonzalez

The event also features six-round and four-round fights across various weight divisions, showcasing local and emerging talent.

Tickets for this action-packed event are available at $50, $100, and $150.