Richard Torrez Jr. looks to elevate himself to the next level of his career. He takes on Guido Vianello on April 5. The fight in Las Vegas airs on ESPN+ in the U.S.
Torrez (12-0) headlines a card after impressing in several undercard events. The third-generation boxer won silver at the 2020 Olympics and is a two-time U.S. National Championships gold medalist.
The 25-year-old has won all but one of his fights via knockout. With all eyes on him, Torrez is ready to prove he’s the next big thing at heavyweight.
“I’ve been ready, I’ve been asking, I’ve been eager to show the world what I have to offer, and I think this is a great fight to be able to do so,” Torrez said via Bad Left Hook. “I think he’s a great boxer, he utilizes distance, and he has some very long punches, but with that being said, I think my style is made for that. I like being inside, I like staying inside, and I like having a fight.”
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Vianello (13-2-1) is 3-1 in his last four fights. The 2014 EU Championships silver medalist lost against Efe Ajagba but beat Arslanbek Makhmudov in August to get back on track.
Current top projects look to showcase their skills on the undercard.
Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Guido Vianello undercard
Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Torrez vs. Vianello card.
Lindolfo Delgado vs. Elvis Rodriguez
- Division/Weight: Super Lightweight
- Delgado record: 22-0
- Rodriguez record: 17-1-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
The co-feature will see Lindolfo Delgado vs. Elvis Rodriguez.
Delgado (22-0) went 3-0 in 2024. The Central American and Caribbean Games silver medalist with 16 wins via knockout looks to make a dent in the super lightweight rankings after signing a long-term deal with Top Rank.
A multi-time amateur title contender, Rodriguez (17-1-1) is on a six-fight win streak. One of the biggest wins of his career was beating former world champion Viktor Postol in 2023.
Abdullah Mason vs. Carlos Ornelas
- Division/Weight: Lightweight
- Mason record: 17-0
- Ornelas record: 28-4
- Belts at stake: N/A
Abdullah Mason faces Carlos Ornelas.
A multi-time USA Junior Open winner and a 2020 Youth National Championships finalist, Mason (17-0) has received the Bob Arum stamp of approval. The 20-year-old went 5-0 in 2024 and looks to go 2-0 in 2025, having competed in February.
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Ornelas (28-4) competes in the U.S. for the first time as a pro. After losing against Rafael Espinoza in 2021, he has won three straight fights but has not competed since 2023.
Albert Gonzalez vs. Dana Coolwell
- Division/Weight: Featherweight
- Gonzalez record: 12-0
- Coolwell record: 13-3
- Belts at stake: N/A
Albert Gonzalez faces Dana Coolwell.
A Junior Golden Gloves winner, Gonzalez (12-0) went 5-0 in 2024. The 22-year-old has seven wins via knockout.
Coolwell (13-3) lost against Bruce Carrington on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson undercard in November, ending an impressive win streak. “Deadly” has eight wins via knockout.
Steven Navarro vs. Juan Esteban Garcia
- Division/Weight: Super Flyweight
- Navarro record: 5-0
- Garcia record: 14-1-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Further down the card will be Steven Navarro vs. Juan Esteban Garcia.
A U.S. Olympic Team Trials finalist, Navarro (5-0) is already being pushed as a top contender at 115 after winning five straight in 2024. The 21-year-old has won all but one of his fights via knockout.
Garcia (14-1-2) is on a three-fight win streak, winning those contests via knockout.
Jahi Tucker vs. Troy Williamson
- Division/Weight: Middleweight
- Tucker record: 13-1-1
- Williamson record: 20-3-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Jahi Tucker and Troy Williamson compete in middleweight action.
The 22-year-old Tucker (13-1-1) has six wins via knockout. The 2018 USA Junior Open Champion went 3-0 in 2024 and is 3-1-1 in his last five contests.
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Williamson (20-3-1) is a former British super welterweight champion. He is 1-3 in his last four fights and looks for his first win since 2023.
Art Barrera Jr. vs. Daijohn Gonzalez
- Division/Weight: Welterweight
- Barrera record: 7-0
- Gonzalez record: 12-5
- Belts at stake: N/A
Art Barrera Jr. faces Daijohn Gonzalez.
Barrera (7-0) has won five fights via knockout. The 19-year-old went 5-0 in 2024 and looks for his first win of 2025.
Gonzalez (12-5) is on a three-fight win streak and looks to go 2-0 in 2025.
DJ Zamora vs. Hugo Castaneda
- Division/Weight: Super Featherweight
- Zamora record: 15-0
- Castaneda record: 15-1-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
DJ Zamora faces Hugo Castaneda.
Demler “DJ” Zamora (15-0) won three fights in 2024. “The War Machine” has ten wins via knockout.
Castaneda (15-1-1) is 3-0-1 in his last four fights. His last contest was a TKO win last year against Felix Garcia.
Sammy Contreras vs. Robert Jimenez
- Division/Weight: Super Lightweight
- Contreras record: N/A
- Jimenez record: 2-2-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Sammy Contreras faces Robert Jimenez.
A 2022 USA National Championships finalist and amateur champion, Contreras makes his pro debut. Jimenez (2-2-1) is on a two-fight win streak.
Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Guido Vianello tune-in info
- Date: Saturday, April 5
- Location: Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort – Las Vegas
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT | 3 a.m. BST | 12 p.m. AEST
- Main event start time (approx.): 12 a.m. ET | 9 p.m. PT | 5 a.m. BST | 2 p.m. AEST
- Channel/live stream: ESPN+
Fight fans can watch Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Guido Vianello via ESPN+. You can subscribe to ESPN+ for $11.99 on a monthly subscription and $119.99 on an annual subscription.
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