Ricardo Sandoval has spent an excellent portion of his profession preventing on Golden Boy Promotions playing cards however wasn’t signed by them till lately.
Sandoval fights on March 30 on the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California.
Sandoval (23-2, 16 KOs) is a blue-collar fighter who has needed to take laborious contests, partially to show he was worthy of funding and partly due to the division he fought in. Flyweight is void of main traders within the U.S., or at the very least it typically feels that approach and Sandoval has needed to earn his spot within the division and earn having a promoter.
He signed with Golden Boy Promotions in February 2024, though most of his fights since 2019 have been underneath the Golden Boy banner.
“I wish to thank Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy for signing me and believing in me,“ stated Sandoval, forward of March 30. “I’m simply very excited for the long run.”
Sandoval has but to battle for a title. He has gone abroad and defeated Jay Harris and in addition beat adorned novice Brent Venegas from the fallacious nook, but the chance at a title has eluded him to this point. He was shut when he misplaced a majority determination to David Jimenez in 2022. That win propelled Jimenez right into a battle with WBA flyweight world champion Artem Dalakian.
Sandoval is now ranked by all 4 main sanctioning our bodies. His highest rating is No. 4 with the WBO for a belt that’s held by Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez.
“I really feel the principle cause I didn’t get a world title [shot] was as a result of I didn’t have a promoter behind me,” stated Sandoval. “Now that I do, we’re going for all them belts.
“I’ve been concerned with Golden Boy fights [throughout my career]. I’m simply very excited. After getting signed, it’s additional motivation.”
His opponent subsequent weekend, Hernandez (13-6-1, 8 KOs) is a troublesome and rugged veteran and the bout ought to function a re-introduction to his abilities.
“I simply know I’m anxious to get again within the ring after my battle was canceled February fifteenth,” furthered Sandoval. “I simply wish to get within the ring and throw fingers. Simply know, on March thirtieth I’m greater than able to placed on a present for everyone.”
