Luis to face Hernández on Friday Night Fights!

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada – Rising junior welterweight Tony ‘Lighting’ Luis, 15-0 (7 KO’s), will now face rugged veteran José ‘Loco’ Hernández January 25 on ESPN Friday Night Fights at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY.

The quick-handed Canadian’s original foe Miguel González withdrew, citing an illness and opening the door for Hernández.

With an extremely deceptive 13-6-1 record, Hernández battled six unbeaten foes and was on the wrong end of a disputed decision more than once. The Waco, TX native lost in controversial fashion to Matt Remillard, Michael Angelo Pérez, Oscar Meza and Luis Ramos, coming in as the B-side in each of those bouts. He also owns impressive victories against Aaron García, Noe Bolaños and Jairo Sánchez, while fighting to a draw against Mickey Bey.

“Jose Hernandez is a very difficult opponent and there’s a reason he’s never been in a rematch”, said Luis’ promoter Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions. “To be honest, I think he’s tougher than González and Tony will definitely be tested, but I expect him to pass with flying colors. I think Tony’s the real deal and this is the next step on his journey to be a world champion”.

Tickets are available by going to Ticketmaster.com/event/00004983ADD5CF2D?artistid=850878&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=33 and fans can interact with Tony via Facebook at Facebook.com/tony.luis.14.