Mexican fighters are feared worldwide because of their toughness in the ring. WBC World Youth featherweight title-holder Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, however, has accelerated his relatively young pro career by defeating a series of Mexican opponents.

Remillard, 14-0 (7), fighting out of nearby Manchester, takes on new Texas State champion Adauto Gonzalez, 10-5 (3), for the vacant WBC USNBC featherweight title in the 10-round co-feature on the “Title Wave” card, airing live this week on ESPN Friday Night Fights from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. More...