Christian Carto headlines against Antonio Rodriguez on Friday, November 9th
Philadelphia, Penn. (November 2, 2018)–Millions of travelers drive on
Interstate-95 each day. In each direction there are many billboards that
are visible for miles. For the better part of the last month, two
billboards in particular feature one of the hottest prospects in boxing in
undefeated bantamweight Christian Carto.
Carto, who has been featured multiple times by *SugarHouse Casino* as the
21 year-old has developed a relationship with the casino as he has packed
the fight venue on seven previous occasions.
“It’s really cool to see me up on these big billboards,” said Carto. “I
didin’t know they were going up, bit it is very exciting to see it.”
Those massive billboards can only enhance Carto’s already huge fanbase.
On *Friday night, November 9th*, *Carto* will make his eighth appearance at
SugarHouse Casino when he takes on 37 fight-veteran *Antonio Rodriguez* in
the six-round main event of a seven bout card promoted by King’s Promotions.
Carto has signature victories over Alonso Melendez (14-1) and James Smith
(12-1). Carto is coming off a eight-round unanimous decision over Javier
Gallo on August 18th in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Rodriguez of Durango, Mexico is a very capable foe as the 30 year-old has
big wins over undefeated opponents Alonso Melendez (11-0); Junior Granados
(12-0) and Luis Castro (7-0-2). Rodriguez also has wins over Jonathan
Chavez (6-1-1), Granados (12-2-1).
“I don’t know too much about him,” continued Carto I know his is a Mexican
fighter who likes to come forward. We share a common opponent in Alonso
Melendez. I have seen that he is tough.”
This will be the 4th outing of 2018 for Carto, and with a win he will raise
his mark to 2019, but the 21 year-old is continuing his learning process as
he heads into the the new year.
“I feel that I started off well in 2018. I always want to do better, and I
am own biggest critic. I feel that I should have done better in my last
two fights. This training camp, which is my 2nd camp with Billy Briscoe as
my head trainer, I learned a lot, so I know I will do better.”
With Brisoce manning the corner, Carto sees himself getting better with
each fight in 2019.
“I can definitely see myself fighting for a regional title in 2019, but I
am still earning, so there is no rush. With being with Billy, I would like
to go out to a training camp with one of the champions to help them get
ready for a big, which will help me even more.”
“I just want to thank Billy as well as my brother Frankie who has helped me
a lot with the training. My father who helps with all the tickets and
ticket requests. I also had some great sparring with a Romuel Cruz. I am
ready for a great fight.
In a rematch of a draw that took place on August 10th at SugarHouse
Casino, *Ricardo
Garcia* (14-3-1, 9 KOs) of Santo Domingo, DR fights *Tyrone Crawley* (7-1-1)
of Philadelphia in a eight-round junior welterweight fight.
In the a six-round bout, former National Golden Gloves champion *Poindexter
Knight Jr.* (5-0, 2 KOs) takes on *Travis Castellon* (16-2-1, 12 KOs) of
Fort Lauderdale, Florida in a welterweight bout.
Also in a six-round bout, *Frank Trader* (10-2-1, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia
will fight 37 fight veteran *Pablo Capul* of San Diego in a lightweight
bout.
In four-round bouts:
J*ames Martin* (2-0) of Philadelphia battles *Denis Okoth* (2-0-1, 1 KO) of
Siaya, KY in a welterweight bout.
Pro debuters will square off as *Maurice Burke* of Philadelphia dukes it
out with Brandon* Bey* of Bronx, NY in a junior welterweight contest.
*Mark Dawson* (4-0, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia fights *Chukka Willis* (3-6, 2
KOs) of Emporia, KS in a welterweight bout.
There will be a press conference on Wednesday November 7th at 4 PM ET
The weigh in will take place on Thursday, November 8th at 6 PM ET.
Tickets are on sale for $100, $75, $50, and can be purchased at
SugarHousecasino.com
