Acosta debuts on Telemundo Friday » May 6, 2021

Boxeo Telemundo’s first installment of the spring sequence will air reside with an viewers this Friday, Could seventh from the Osceola Heritage Park Occasions Heart. The primary occasion can have two up-and-coming prospects as George ” El Yuyu” Acosta (11-1, 1 KO) squares off with Puerto Rico’s Gadwin “El Abayarde” Rosa (11-1, 9 KOs). The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds with the WBA Fedecentro Jr. light-weight title on the road.

Acosta, who’s promoted by Thompson Boxing is aware of that it is a main alternative for him. Many viewers might be seeing him for the primary time and he’ll look to win his first main skilled title. He is aware of that he’s going in because the visiting fighter however is assured he’ll depart the ring with respect off of his efficiency.

George thanks in your time. Please talk about your self and the place you have been born and raised?

I used to be born in Lengthy Seashore, California however raised in South Whittier, California my entire life and nonetheless reside right here. Each my mother and father are from Los Mochis, Sinaloa and I’ve lots of help and household again in Mexico. Though I dropped out of faculty to pursue my boxing profession I proceed to teach myself on diet and train science to enhance my athletic efficiency and assist others alongside the best way. Except for being knowledgeable boxer I’m a private coach and love educating folks by way of YouTube movies on boxing, diet, and train. Youtube Channel: El Yuyu

When and why did you first turn out to be serious about boxing?

Boxing at all times ran in my household’s blood particularly coming from Los Mochis, Sinaloa. There are such a lot of nice fighters and world champions from Los Mochis. Once I was 9 years previous I visited my mother or father’s hometown and on the time a member of the family was knowledgeable boxer so I tagged alongside to the fitness center with him sooner or later. Rising up I performed virtually each sport, karate, basketball, soccer, baseball, however the second I stepped into the boxing fitness center I knew this was the game for me. I got here again to the states after my go to and instantly joined the Sheriffs’ Academy Youth Exercise League in Whittier the place I met my coach Jeffrey Flotree and we’ve been collectively ever since. 15 years and counting!

What was the extent of your novice profession?

I wasn’t as lively as most of the guys I grew up competing and coaching with. I had about 60 novice fights a handful of these being exhibition matches for the sheriff division. I positioned third within the nation on the Silver Gloves again in 2012 and 4 months later positioned third once more on the Junior Olympics in Cell, Alabama dropping an in depth tiebreaker rating in opposition to Edgar Berlanga. A 12 months later I gained the Ringside World Championship in Independence, Missouri. I gained just a few state championships and went to nationwide a handful of instances. Novice report was about 50-10.

How would you describe your fashion of preventing?

I might describe my fashion as a pure boxer. I really like footwork and transferring across the ring. I make the most of my jab properly and I consider my timing offers many fighters problem. I’m at all times in movement if my fingers will not be transferring my ft are if my ft will not be transferring my higher physique is. I might contemplate myself a technical but defensive counterpuncher.

What are you aware about your opponent?

Gadwin Rosa is a extremely good fighter his report speaks for itself. I do know he’s robust and likes to throw numerous hooks to the pinnacle and physique. He likes to return ahead and hunt his opponents down. From a spectator standpoint, I believe he’s very entertaining to look at.

How motivated have been you all through coaching camp getting ready to combat in your first skilled title and preventing on Telemundo for the primary time?

I’ve been extraordinarily motivated. I bought the information per week previous to my final combat which was simply 2 weeks in the past however I needed to chill out and give attention to one combat at a time. That’s the best way we strategy each combat as whether it is my final combat. It is a nice alternative and I’m honored to be the principle occasion on Telemundo preventing for the WBA Fedecentro title. I’m grateful however I do know I deserve this as properly. I put within the work inside and out of doors the fitness center.

Your combat will proceed the favored boxing rivalry of Mexico vs Puerto Rico. How does it really feel to be a part of such an extended famed rivalry?

Mexico and Puerto Rico have the largest rivalry in boxing. I believe it simply provides extra power to the entire combat. I do know going on this combat I’m not the favourite, particularly in Florida. I’m anticipating lots of Puerto Ricans to boo me however I do know when the combat is over I’ll have earned their respect. I just like the rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico however that’s not the place my thoughts is. My thoughts is on successful the combat and beating the particular person in entrance of me no matter the place they’re from. Each time I step within the ring I’m representing Los Mochis, Sinaloa and South Whittier, California.

What sort of combat ought to the followers anticipate to see Friday evening?

The followers ought to anticipate an ideal combat with numerous power. The extra I see this combat enjoying out the extra excited I get. I do know Gadwin goes to convey his finest and I do know his finest will convey out my finest. Two fighters trying to take their boxing profession to the subsequent stage are at all times fireworks.

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“El Yuyu” Acosta vs “El Abayarde” Rosa will air reside Friday Could seventh at 12AM/EST on Telemundo. Promoter is All Star Boxing, Inc (Felix “Tutico” Zabala).