A heavyweight boxing match featuring Tulare native Richard Torrez Jr. is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Torrez, who has an undefeated record of 13 wins and 11 knockouts, will compete against Tomas Salek, who holds a record of 23 wins and 7 losses with 14 knockouts.
The event will begin at 5 p.m. and can be streamed for free on the Top Rank Classics FAST Channel. The channel is accessible via The Roku Channel, Tubi, or Vizio.
Torrez is currently ranked fourth in the heavyweight division by the International Boxing Federation (IBF). He previously represented the United States at the 2020 Olympics and earned a silver medal.
Reflecting on his recent performance in April at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Torrez said: “The win over Guido Vianello gave me a newfound confidence. I’m currently ranked No. 4 by the IBF. That gives me the confidence and the drive to move forward and prove to everyone back home watching that their cheers aren’t in vain.”
Saturday’s bout marks Torrez’s return to competition after a seven-month break—the longest interval between fights since he became a professional boxer.
“My opponent is a veteran,” he said. “He’s been here before. I’m excited to show what I have to offer. I’ve trained really hard. I haven’t fought since April. It’s been my biggest layoff as a pro, and I’m pumped to get back into the ring. I’m eager, and come Saturday night, you’re going to see a lot of punches thrown.”
Torrez comes from a family with three generations involved in boxing.
