Press Release: Goossen Tutor Promotions was informed today by Dr. Doug Frankel that Tony “The Tiger” Thompson is suffering from acute bronchitis and was ordered to stay out of the gym. Upon receiving the news, Goossen Tutor Promotions replaced Thompson, with Fres “The Big O” Oquendo (29-4, 18 KOs) in the upcoming twevle-round bout next weekend (December 13) at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa against James “Lights Out” Toney, (70-6-3, 43 KOs). Versus will televise. Oquendo started his career with 22 fights without a loss but then lost to then-undefeated David Tua on April 13, 2002.  Two wins later, he fought reigning IBF champion Chris Byrd, losing a close and controversial 12-round decision.  His performance in the Bryd fight earned him another shot, vs. WBA heavyweight John Ruiz. In a back-and-forth fight with Ruiz on April 17, 2004, held at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Oquendo was stopped in the eleventh round. 

Oquendo came back strong in February 2006 after taking 2005 off, and got back into the win column.  He followed up that victory with a May 25, 2006 win over James Toney’s stablemate, Javier Mora. On November 10, 2006 the “Big O” fought living legend, Evander Holyfield at the San Antonio Alamadome where Holyfield escaped with a very controversial decision victory.  In 2007 and 2008 he’s had three bouts, all victories, two by KO.
 
"I was training for a fight that was recently cancelled, and when I was informed that I had the chance to fight Toney, there was zero hesitation,” said an elated Oquendo.  “This was the opportunity I was looking for.  It gets me right back into a position to challenge for a World Title.” 

The second featured televised bout will showcase 2004 Olympic Gold medalist Andre Ward (16-0, 11 KOs) in a 10-round bout against Estaban “Rocky” Camou (23-4, 19 KOs) of Navojoa, MX.  The Oakland, California native – who last time out stopped Jerson Ravelo -- will be returning to action for the first time since that bout and undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery due to a non-boxing injury.

Also, making his television debut will be East LA 2008 Olympian, Shawn Estrada (1-0, 1 KO) in a 4-round bout.  The rest of the card features heavyweight contender Eddie Chambers against Cisse Salif;  undefeated heavyweight, Malik Scott (31-0, 11 KOs) battles Raphael Butler (34-7, 24 KOs); and the Lil Warrior, Michael Franco in a bantamweight bout.