Richard Torrez jr. Heavyweight contender, says he wants to show that he is more than just a puncher in his 10-round match against the Olympic Guido Vianello in 2016 on Saturday, April 5, with their event on ESPN+, start 17:30 ET / 14:30 pm pt. of the Pearl Concert Theater in Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
American Olympic Silver Medalist Torrez Jr. 2020 (12-0, 11 COs) is quickly detected by his top rank promoters, who believe enough in him to fit him tough against the 6’6 ″ Italian Vianello (17-1, 14 COs).
Torrez Jr., 6’2 ″, struggled in the amateurs when he looked at the high Bakhodir Jalolov, and he lost to him twice, once knocked out. Vianello does not have the kind of power, but he can strike hard enough to Torrez Jr.
Vianello has improved since its 10-round defeat deciding decision against Efe Ajagba last year on April 13. In his last fight, Guido, 30, Arslanbek Makhmudov stopped in the eighth round on August 17 and looked like pure gold in that battle.
Prove more
“I’m excited to show everyone and home and everyone who follows us who I am as a fighter. Sometimes people think I will chase you. Sometimes people think I’m just coming forward, ‘says Richard Torrez jr. Final press conference for his heavyweight against Guido Vianello on Saturday, April 5 in Las Vegas.
This could be a mistake for Torrez Jr. To abandon his brwwend style of fighting in this competition because he has been using the approach since his amateur days. It always worked for him. Becoming a boxer sounds like Torrez jr. Try to fix something that doesn’t fix.
“I’m excited to show a few different facets to my game. I certainly believe it, “Torrez Jr., about this battle with Vianello, said that he could show different areas of his game beyond his usual sluggish.
‘Guido brings a lot to the table. He is a real long guy (6’6 ″), and he knows how to use his height. I am very excited to show my boxing ability, and how I could come where I am today and show that I am supposed to be here. ‘
It sounds like Torrez jr. Have a chip on his shoulder and want to prove itself. He has done a lot in his short career and should not overdo it.
“The most exciting thing is that it is definitely a worthy opponent. Guido has a name, and we both work on something, ‘says Torrez jr. “We’re not just trying to stay in the game, and we’re not just trying to keep a knockout of one. We try to prove something to achieve something big, and it is surprising to me that we can fight in the ring and fight for the greatness.
“I think it’s solid that I’m supposed to be here,” says Torrez Jr. About what a win over Vianello would prove.
Last updated on 04/03/2025
