Joseph Adorno (middle) and Group Adorno. Picture credit score: Kaitlin Kuc
NEW YORK – August 10, 2022 – Joseph “Blessed Fingers” Adorno, a former novice standout with one-punch knockout energy, will face Hugo Alberto Roldan in a brand new 10-round tremendous light-weight fundamental occasion on SHOBOX: The New Era on Friday, September 9, dwell on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Bally’s Atlantic Metropolis Lodge & On line casino’s Grand Ballroom.
Shinard Bunch, who was initially slated to tackle Argentina’s Roldan (21-0-1, 7 KOs) in the primary occasion, was pressured to withdraw for private causes. Adorno (16-1-2, 14 KOs), who owns two early victories over present unified tremendous featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson within the amateurs, will struggle for the fourth time this yr and third-straight at tremendous light-weight after campaigning largely at light-weight all through his profession.
“The chance to struggle on SHOBOX® couldn’t have come at a greater time in my profession,” mentioned Adorno, who’s managed by Dave McWater and promoted by Vito Mielnicki’s GH3 Promotions. “I’ve by no means felt stronger after shifting as much as 140 kilos and I’m wanting to showcase my energy in entrance of a nationwide viewers. I simply fought lower than three weeks in the past, so I’m already in nice form, and I’m predicting one other sensational knockout towards Roldan, who’s by no means confronted anybody with my energy and pedigree.”
The SHOBOX co-feature matches undefeated Filipino prospect Bernard Angelo Torres (16-0, 7 KOs) towards once-beaten Dominican Frency Fortunato (13-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round featherweight attraction. The telecast opens with SHOBOX returnee Janelson Bocachica (17-0-1, 11 KOs) taking over knockout artist Roiman Villa (24-1, 24 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight battle.
In his first bout at tremendous light-weight, Adorno, 23, produced a highlight-reel first-round knockout of Juan Santiago in Could and a second-round KO of Roberto Almazan Monreal in July. His energy was on show when he dropped undefeated Jamaine Ortiz twice in April 2021 on his technique to a controversial majority draw. Adorno plans to spar with Mielnicki’s son, junior middleweight prospect Vito Jr., to organize for his bout with Roldan, who’s making his U.S. debut.
“That is going to be Joey’s popping out occasion the place he reveals he’s one of many sport’s largest punchers and skills,” mentioned Mielnicki Sr. “Joey goes to show he’s on a unique stage than Roldan. He’s centered and in an amazing place in his profession and can put all of it collectively within the ring on September 9.”
Born in Union Metropolis, New Jersey, Adorno returns to SHOWTIME after struggling his first loss to undefeated light-weight contender Michel Rivera by way of 10-round resolution within the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast opener that was headlined by Tim Tszyu on March 26. Adorno turned professional in 2016 on the age of 17 after a standout novice profession the place he went 178-22.
The occasion is promoted by Sampson Boxing.
Corridor of Famer Barry Tompkins will name the motion on September 9 from ringside with former world champion Raul Marquez and veteran fight sports activities reporter and MORNING KOMBAT host Brian Campbell serving as professional analysts with Corridor of Famer Steve Farhood remotely performing unofficial scoring duties.
The manager producer of SHOBOX: The New Era is Gordon Corridor with Chuck McKean producing and Rick Phillips directing.
