News From: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
The Coachella Valley’s hometown hero Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores (18-1, 14 KOs) will return to headline Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN in a 10-round bantamweight match up against Victor Olivo (21-4-1, 9 KOs). With three consecutive knockout performances, “Gucci Manny” will be looking to dazzle the crowd with another top performance.
The 10-round main event will take place at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Thursday, Oct. 24. Tickets are on sale now at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (760) 342-5000 or online at FantasySpringsResort.com.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. PST and the worldwide broadcast on DAZN will begin at 6:00 p.m. PST.
“I’m excited to headline in my hometown again,” said Manuel Flores. “To show and redeem myself from the last time I was able to headline at home. My opponent is a durable guy, I know he is going to be in front of me all night and we will be prepared for all of that. The fans will get a new and improved fighter. It’s going to be all fireworks as always!”
“First and foremost, I would like to thank God, Golden Boy, Paco Damián and my team for this great opportunity,” said Victor Olivo. “We are working hard and will be preparing for war. Manuel Flores is a very good fighter, however, I am up for the challenge. I know the importance of this fight, a win over Flores will open up many great opportunities for me. For all the boxing fans that will be watching on DAZN, we will give you a Mexican war.”
Tickets for Golden Boy Fight Night on Thursday, Oct. 24 are on sale now at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (760) 342-5000 or online at FantasySpringsResort.com.
Media interested in a credential for the fight must fill out a credential application by Monday, Oct. 21. To apply, please visit https://forms.gle/aC4RgEYtuUb9hsxs5.