WHO:
WBA Junior Middleweight Challenger Frank LoPorto
WHAT:
Austin Trout’s Upcoming Opponent Frank LoPorto will participate in an open public workout (tomorrow) Tuesday just three days before his first world title challenge against hometown hero Austin “No Doubt” Trout on Friday, November 11 at Cohen Stadium in El Paso, Texas.
33-year-old Frank LoPorto, from Brunswick, Victoria, Australia, is the current PABA Light Middleweight Champion and a former WBF Asia Pacific and Australian Light Middleweight Champion. Loporto (15-4-2, 7 KOs) has only lost one fight at light-middleweight. He is described as a walk-forward fighter, a rough and fearless brawler who never takes a backward step.
This event if promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions, in association with Zeferino Promotions.
WHEN:
Tuesday, November 8, 2:00 P.M.
WHERE:
Pound for Pound Gym
10931 Pellicano Drive
El Paso, TX 79935
PH: 915.590.2269
ABOUT TROUT VS. LOPORTO
On November 11, Greg Cohen Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions, in association with Zeferino Promotions, will proudly present the homecoming of undefeated WBA Junior Middleweight Champion Austin “No Doubt” Trout.
Trout (23-0, 13 KOs) will defend his title against #14-rated contender Frank LoPorto (15-4, 7 KOs) of Victoria, Australia in the main event of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader LIVE on SHOWTIME® at 11:05 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) from Cohen Stadium in El Paso, Texas.
The 12-round championship bout will be the second title defense and first premium cable appearance for Trout and the U.S. debut for LoPorto.
In the ShoBox co-featured fights, undefeated prospect Jonathan Gonzalez (14-0, 13 KOs), of Puerto Rico, will face Gabriel Rosado (18-5, 10 KOs), of Philadelphia, in a 10-round junior middleweight bout and Michael Oliveira (15-0, 12 KOs), of Miami, Fla., will face an opponent to be announced in an eight-round middleweight bout.
Trout’s promoter, Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions, says local boxing fans should be at Cohen Stadium on fight night, and boxing fans across the country should be watching on Showtime.
“We are thrilled to be working with GSP on this event and November 11 will be a great night. The people in the El Paso area can see their hometown boy made good and the world can finally get a look at the true superstar of the junior middleweight division. Austin has waited a long time to get his USA premium cable debut and he fully intends in making the most of this opportunity in front of the US boxing public and the executives at Showtime.”
26-year-old southpaw Trout won his title in Mexico last February by unanimous decision over Rigoberto Alvarez, brother of WBC Champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and successfully defended it in June, again in Mexico, via 12-round decision over the formidable David “Destroyer” Lopez.
He was born in El Paso and resides in Las Cruces, New Mexico, about 40 miles away.
“We’re expecting a packed house that night,” continued Cohen. “Austin enjoys celebrity status in his hometown and the people of the community will rally behind him in big numbers. Everyone is very excited about Austin finally bringing his championship back to home soil.”
The exciting undercard will be announced soon.
Tickets are priced at $55 for Ringside, $30 for Reserved and $10 General Admission and are available at www.diablos.com or by calling 915.755.2000.
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