Roberto Gomez, the undefeated featherweight prospect, aims to improve to 9-0 when he faces Belmar Preciado in Florida on Saturday.
They will fight at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando on the Matchroom Boxing bill topped by Carlos Adames-Ammo Williams and Gomez has been preparing in camp with his long-time trainer Salvador Jaurequi.
They have worked together since the fighter was 12.
“Training with coach Salvador Jaurequi is special because he knows me better than anyone,” said Gomez. “He pushes me hard every day and never lets me take shortcuts. This camp has been one of my best because we focused on sharpening my fundamentals, my conditioning, and my mindset. I’m hungry to prove I belong in this sport, and every day in the gym we’re working like there’s a world title on the line. We study opponents, we work on strategy, and we make sure I’m improving every fight. I’m still learning, but I’m getting better every time I step into the ring.”
LA-based Colombian Preciado is 23-10-1 (16 KOs) and is a step up for the young prospect.
“Preciado is a tough fighter with a lot of experience and knockouts, so I know he’s coming to fight,” Gomez added. “But I asked for challenges like this because I want to prove that I’m ready for the next level. I respect what he’s done in the sport, but on fight night I’m coming to make a statement. This is the type of fight where people will see what I’m capable of. I’m going to bring pressure, speed, and heart. I’m stepping in the ring to show that I’m a serious contender in the featherweight division.
“A win here means everything for my career. Every fighter dreams about climbing the ranks and getting closer to bigger opportunities. I’m still early in my journey, but this fight is a chance to show that I’m ready for tougher competition. I’m fighting with something to prove. I want people to start recognizing my name and understanding that I’m coming to make noise in this division. Every victory moves me one step closer to the bigger fights I’ve been working toward.
