Gab Rosado vs Glen Tapia October 19th on ESPN

Published by Shawn C.

LAS VEGAS (Sept. 21, 2017) *Gabriel “King” Rosado* (23-11, 13 KOs) and *Glen
“Jersey Boy” Tapia* (23-4, 15 KOs) are set to collide in a battle between
two experienced middleweights in the 10-round main event of the
*October 19* edition
of *Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN *at *Park Theater *at* Monte Carlo Resort and
Casino *in Las Vegas. The ESPN 3 livestream of the undercard bouts begins
at approximately 6:30 p.m. PT/9:30 p.m. ET. The ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes
transmission will begin at 8:00 p.m. PT/11:00 p.m. ET.

Rosado is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania known for his willingness
to fight anyone and anywhere. The 31-year-old has taken on a who’s who of
middleweight champions and contenders, including unified middleweight
champion *Gennady “GGG” Golovkin*, former IBF middleweight titlist *David
Lemieux* and former WBO 160-pound champion*Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin*.
Rosado will look to get another chance at the middleweight rankings against
a dangerous opponent with power in both hands.

Tapia, of Passaic, New Jersey, has also faced top competitors in two
divisions, including tough fights against *James “Mandingo Warrior”
Kirkland, David Lemieux* and *Jason “El Animal” Quigley*. Both men are
eager for another defining win in their careers, which promises for an
exciting battle with years of hard work on the line.

In the co-main event scheduled for 10 rounds, *Alejandro “El Elegido”
Barrera *(27-3, 17 KOs), of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, will take on *KeAndre “The
Truth” Gibson *(17-1-1, 7 KOs) in a welterweight fight*. *Barrera was last
seen beating *Eddie “E-Boy” Gomez* via upset split decision on the
July 29 edition
of *Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN* and will look to do the same against Gibson,
a native of St. Louis, Missouri whose only lost was against the top super
lightweight contender *Antonio “Relentless” Orozco.*

Las Vegas featherweight prospect *Francisco Esparza* (6-0, 2 KOs) will
battle against a soon-to-be announced opponent in a six-round featherweight
swing bout. Opponents for*Israel Duffus *(15-4, 12 KOs), a Los Angeles
native who will compete in a six-round super middleweight bout, and *Bekman
Soylybayev *(11-0, 4 KOs), who will defend his WBC International Super
Featherweight title in a ten-round fight, will be announced shortly.

Opening the night’s festivities will be* Randy Moreno* (9-1, 8 KOs) of Las
Vegas who will face *Jesus Aguinaga* (5-5-2) of Phoenix, Ariz. in six-round
super featherweight fight.

*Rosado vs. Tapia *is a 10-round middleweight fight presented by Golden Boy
Promotions. The event is sponsored by Tecate, *BORN BOLD *and Hennessy,
Never Stop, Never Settle. The event will be held at Park Theater at Monte
Carlo in Las Vegas. The ESPN 3 livestream of the undercard bouts begins at
approximately 6:30 p.m. PT/9:30 p.m. ET. The ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes
transmission will begin at 8:00 p.m. PT/11:00 p.m. ET.

Tickets priced at $25, $45, $65 and $85, not including taxes or fees, for
Rosado vs. Tapia will go on sale, Friday Sept. 22 at 10:00 a.m. PT. To
charge by phone with a major credit card, call the Ticketmaster Contact
Center at (800) 745-3000. Tickets will also be available for purchase
online at www.ticketmaster.com

, www.ParkTheaterLV.com
,
or visiting any MGM Resorts Ticket Office.