Pablo Munguia SHOCKS Fans – Boxing News
Local favorite Pablo “El Sepulturero” Munguia (19-5, 11 KOs) challenges Edgar Ortega (15-1, 10 KO) of Torreon, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico for his WBO Latino interim welterweight title. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds with Telemundo airing the bout. The Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, Distrito Federal, Mexico will host. In Munguia’s first and only time headlining on Telemundo, he upset former world title challenger Antonio Pitalua in 2012. Munguia’s objective will be to the same with Ortega but he faces a much younger fighter this time around. Munguia at 35 will have to keep pace with the 23-year-old Ortega. Munguia isn’t concerned with the age difference and is confident that experience with beat youth on Friday.
Where does your nickname Sepulturero (english translation grave digger) come from?
It actually comes from my profession. To be direct with you. I lay the deceased to rest for their burials for a living. My father has been in the business for years. I have been around it since I was a young child so it doesnt affect me. I’m used to it. It’s a part of life.
How would you describe your style for those who have not seen you fight?
I definitely like to mix it up. I’m constantly coming forward. It’s been effective for me throughout my career leading to multiple upset victories.
You’re 12 years older than your opponent. Any concerns there with youth in his favor?
I have seen video of him fight and I don’t see anything different than what I have already seen in my other fights. In terms of the age, I have defeated younger fighters with my style of fighting. Experience can be a major factor in my favor, as well in this fight.
You’re fighting in your hometown. Have you been able to avoid distractions to focus %100 on this fight?
It’s not a distraction for me at all fighting at home. I enjoy being around my people but when I’m training, I’m totally focused on my training. It’s a good feeling fighting at home and I’m very comfortable with it.
Your last time on Telemundo you scored and upset of Pitalua. No doubt this is your intention this time around?
It’s a different fight but the objective is the same. I am ready to bring my all action style to the younger fighter. The fans watching on Telemundo can expect an action packed fight.
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First bell at 8:00 PM, 6 mores fights round off the card. Telemundo Network will televise the main event live at 11:35 PM. Tickets are already on sale at Salon Jose Cuervo (Lago Andromaco #17, esq. Moliere, Ampliacion Granada, Mexico DF, Tel: 53259000 or at ticketmaster.com.mx. Tuto Zabala’s Jr, All Star Boxing Inc, is presenting the show in association with Ricardo Maldonado, Jr., Producciones Deportivas and RB Producciones