The October 7th return of ShoBox: The New Generation will feature four bouts taking place at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn. One of them is an eight-round welterweight bout between two Puerto Ricans Janelson Bocachica (15-0) vs. Nicklaus Flaz. As a traditional pro, Flaz is 9-1 but including the Wolrd Series of Boxing pro bouts he competed in in 2015, his record drops to 10-5. Here is a closer look at this fight:

 

A native of Puerto Rico and fighting out of Detroit, Mich., Bocachica is just 21 years old and already has four years of pro experience. He began boxing at age eight, won four consecutive Ringside Championships (2011-14), the National PAL Championships and the 2015 Detroit Golden Gloves. He boasts an amateur record of 55-5. He is trained by his father, Nelson Figueroa. Bocachica is managed by McWater of Split T-Management and promoted by King’s Promotions.

 

“I am fighting another Puerto Rican fighter which will surely produce fireworks and an exciting, all-action fight,” Bocachica said. “He is a power puncher and a brawler. He seems to be very confident, and I like fighting guys like that. If he wants a brawl, he will get a brawl, but if he wants to box, I will outbox him. I am versatile like that.”

 

Puerto Rico’s Flaz is part of WBA / IBF 154-pound champion Jesion Rosario’s camp under the guidance of Sampson Lewkowicz. Flaz has knocked out his last two opponents and competed in two ten-round bouts during his pro career, which has included six wins against fighters who had winning records. “It’s a great opportunity for me to showcase my skills,” Flaz said. “I know he’s an undefeated guy and a good opponent but I’m going to put some punching power on him. You can expect me to come in and be explosive. It’s going to be a great fight.”