Alberto Machado returns on PROBOX TV

 Five years after his debut in professional boxing and 20 months after his last fight, former Puerto Rican world champion Alberto Machado will look for a new phase in his career this Friday, December 9, in the 140-pound division against Ecuadorian José Angulo ( 14-3 and 7 KO’s) at the Pedrín Zorrilla Coliseum, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and it will be broadcast on PROBOX TV.

At stake the vacant FECARBOX championship, a subsidiary of the World Boxing Council, and it will be presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions.

“This is my return. I’m here to get up off the ground. It’s a new opportunity that I’m giving myself. I need to do this; keep boxing and I’ve achieved it. Friday will be a special night,” said Machado, who has a record of 22-3 and 18 KO’s.

The card will have eight fights and will feature Edwin “Chin” Valentín (11-0 and 10 KO’s) against Yeison Vargas (22-11 and 15 KO’s), Richard Rivera (21-1 and 16 KO’s) against the Argentine Ariel Basconsel (13-3-1 and 12 KO’s). William Ortiz, the Mexican Yair Gallardo, Addiel Pérez and Bryan Pérez will also be fighting.