Estrada will represent women’s
boxing on the HBO World Championship Boxing card, featuring
Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, at The Forum in Inglewood, California.
(MAY 11) EAST LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. – On Saturday night, May 16, 2015, undefeated
22-year-old flyweight women’s professional boxer Seniesa Estrada
(East Los Angeles, CA/pro record: 3-0-0, 1 KO) faces Carly Batey
(United Kingdom/pro record: 4-4-2, 0 KOs) in a six-round,
non-televised, undercard bout on the HBO World Championship
Boxing card at The Forum in Inglewood, California.
The HBO Boxing card is presented
by K2 Promotions and GGG Promotions, in association with Banner
Promotions. In the televised main event, Gennady “GGG” Golovkin
(32-0, 29 KOs) will defend his WBA/IBO and interim WBC
Middleweight World Titles against Willie Monroe (19-1, 6 KOs).
Estrada, a Mexican-American, last fought on March 14, 2014, when
she defeated Blanca Raymundo via second round knockout. Seniesa
had a lengthy amateur career, compiling an impressive record of
97-4. She currently works with boxing trainer Dean Campos at
Gamboa Boxing & Fitness, located in Whittier, California. Campos
also trains middleweight contender Sergio “The Latin Snake”
Mora.
Dean Campos said, “Seniesa has been dedicated in the gym and is
prepared for her fight. Carly Batey is physically bigger, and
has fought at bigger weight classes, but Seniesa is stronger,
and more skilled. We’re grateful for the opportunity to be on
such a great card and looking forward to showing everyone what
Seniesa can do. It is a great opportunity for her to help
women’s boxing gain exposure.”
Seniesa Estrada said, “I am very thankful to fight so close to
home on May 16 at the Forum. Being on such a great card with the
talented GGG is terrific exposure for myself and women’s boxing.
I have been working hard in the gym and look forward to putting
on a great performance. My opponent, Carly Batey, is coming all
the way from the UK. I know she is coming to fight and will give
it her all. I am prepared physically and mentally and ready to
display my skills and talent.”
Estrada discussed the current state of women's boxing in the
United States. “I’m working very hard in the gym, and I’ve built
a great team around me. My success depends on the work I do,
both inside and outside the gym, plus the support I receive from
the boxing fans, significant promoters, and the major networks.
I have put fifteen years of hard work into women’s boxing. Ronda
Rousey has become a star in the UFC, and I believe those same
accomplishments are possible in professional boxing. It has been
very difficult finding fight opportunities in the U.S. Every
week, there are boxing cards all over the country, however, few
have women featured on them. In almost every boxing gym, you can
find women training along with the men.
I believe women can be superstars, too. We just need a chance to
show what we can do. Self-promotion and selling tickets are
easier when you have the backing of a major promoter or the
promise of getting television time. Getting on a stacked card
like the one on May 16 is a great start. I can’t wait to
participate in the promotional opportunities that come with a
fight of this magnitude. GGG is a rising star and a great
ambassador for my sport. I’m honored to share the stage with
him.”
Estrada continued, “Thank you Roy Englebrecht, Tom Loeffler, K2
Promotions, GGG Promotions, Artie Pellulo, and Banner Promotions
for including women on this major HBO Boxing card. I can’t thank
my super sponsor Oscar A. Sanchez enough for everything he has
done for me in preparation for this fight. I’m grateful to have
him as a part of my team.”
