Ruben Villa

  • ShoBox weights and Quotes

    Photos: Carlos Baeza/Thompson Boxing Undefeated 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist Taras “Real Deal” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KOs) of Los Angeles by way of Ukraine checked in at 146.6 lbs. while Chicago’s Jaime Herrera measured 146.2 lbs. at Thursday’s weigh in (Shelestyuk will defend his NABO welterweight title). Shelestyuk vs. Herrera...
  • Carlos Carlson KO’s Alex Rangel, Claims NABF Title

    Bantamweight Carlos Carlson (21-1, 12 KOs) came off the canvas to score a third round KO over veteran Alex Rangel (17-6-2, 11 KOs) on Friday night at the Double Tree Hotel in Ontario Ca. Carlson went down in the opening round but it was more of a balance issue...
  • Thompson Boxing: Official Weights

    Top bantamweight contender Carlos Carlson (21-1, 12 KOs) and veteran Alex Rangel (17-5-2, 11 KOs) each made weight at Thursday’s “Locked n’ Loaded” weigh in. The pair will fight for the vacant NABF Title on Friday night in the 10-round main event from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif....
  • Carlos Carlson Headlines ‘Locked N Loaded’ This Friday in Ontario!

    Top bantamweight contender Carlos Carlson (21-1, 12 KOs) and veteran Alex Rangel (17-5-2, 11 KOs) will fight for the vacant NABF Title on Friday, Sept 23, from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif. Carlson vs. Rangel comprises the 10-round “Locked n’ Loaded” main event. Carlson, an elite bantamweight with...
  • Ruben Villa Impresses in Pro Debut, Knocks Out Gerardo Molina in 1

    In Friday night’s “Path to Glory” event, lightweight contender Jose Roman (23-1-1, 16 KOs) extended his winning streak to nine, while amateur standout Ruben Villa tasted victory in the professional ranks for the first time. Roman, from Garden Grove, Calif., delivered a devastating opening round knockout over Carlos Cardenas...
  • Roman Blasts Cardenas | Delperdang Victorious in Homecoming

    Super lightweight Jose “El gato” Roman (23-1-1. 15 KOs) stopped Carlos Cardenas (20-10-1, 13 KOs) inside one round on Friday night at the Double Tree Hotel in Ontario Ca. Roman, of Garden Grove found his range early and landed a shot that rocked Cardenas and nearly put him on...
  • Thompson Boxing: Official weights

    Lightweight standout Jose Roman (22-1-1, 15 KOs) weighed in at 135.9 lbs., while challenger Carlos Cardenas (20-10-1, 13 KOs) came in at 136 lbs. during Thursday’s “Path to Glory” weigh in from Misty’s Lounge at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif. General admission tickets are available for purchase at...
  • Amateur Ruben Villa inks Deal with Thompson Boxing & Banner Promotions

    Photo: Carlos Baeza/Thompson Boxing The stable of Thompson Boxing Promotions and Banner Promotions received an infusion of top-tier talent today. Ruben Villa, a heralded amateur from Salinas, Calif. with back-to-back National Golden Gloves Championships on his resume, signed an exclusive contract with the two, well-respected promotional companies. “This is...