George Acosta vs. Marlin Sims Headlines Thompson Card February 10 in Ontario, CA

ONTARIO, CA (January 23, 2023) – Tremendous featherweight and rising star, George “El Yuyu” Acosta (13-1, 1 KO), of Whittier, Ca, will make his 2023 debut towards Marlin Sims (8-1, 4 KOs) of Minneapolis, MN. The 8-round bout will function the primary occasion on Thompson Boxing’s “New Blood” card.

“New Blood” will happen on the Doubletree Lodge in Ontario, CA on Friday, February 10, 2023. Doorways open at 6:30 pm PT with the primary battle beginning at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets priced $50, $75, $100, and $125 and can be found for buy by calling 714-935-0900 or on-line at www.thompsonboxing.com. Battle followers will have the ability to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content material, by way of their new cell app downloadable on Apple and Google.

Within the co-main occasion, followers will witness a 6-round tremendous welterweight bout as blue-collar native favourite, “Nuckle” Nelson Oliva (5-0, 5 KOs) of Los Angeles, CA, takes on fellow undefeated foe, Wayne Boudreaux (2-0, 1 KO), of Marrero, LA., who fought on the 2019 Olympic Trials.

“I’m glad to be entrusted to begin the 12 months off for Thompson Boxing and am seeking to present an explosive battle for the followers,” mentioned George Acosta, who’s working towards entering into the world title image this 12 months. “Sims is a tricky opponent, a sport opponent, and these are the kind of fighters that make me one of the best model of myself. I’m seeking to be extraordinarily energetic this 12 months, and to try this, I’m seeking to make some noise on this battle.”

“It is a nice alternative to get my profession again on observe,” Sims, said. “I’ve had just a few accidents that halted my exercise so now it’s time to begin making a reputation for myself. I’m excited to be taking over Acosta within the main-event of a Thompson card. A win will put me in an important state of affairs since I’ve been out of the ring for over two years. I’ve massive plans to beat Acosta in entrance of his followers.”

Welterweight Elias Diaz (11-1, 6 KOs) of Nationwide Metropolis, CA, will tackle an opponent TBA. (8-rounds). Welterweight Juan Sanchez (5-0, 5 KOs), of Buena Park, CA, will look to proceed his knockout streak towards David Thomas (6-4-1, 2 KOs, of Los Angeles, CA. (6-rounds).

Junior middleweight Anthony Saldivar (2-0, 1 KO), of Ontario, CA, will put his unbeaten document on the road towards fellow undefeated rival, Corey Cook dinner (2-0-1, 1 KO). (4-rounds). Opening the cardboard will likely be a heavyweight bout that includes Oscar Torrez (8-0, 4 KOs) of Rialto, CA, battling Jesus Martinez Torres (23-16, 13 KOs), of El Paso, TX. (6-rounds). Beto Duran will function because the blow-by-blow commentator with skilled commentary by Doug Fischer. Cynthia Conte will function the onsite ringside reporter.

Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Government Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and likewise a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.