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Damien Vasquez set to join the Premier Boxing Champions movement

Damien Vasquez, pictured with Chris Word, his father Oscar, and Beverly Hills Attorney Ron Dolecki, after officially signing to be a part of the Premier Boxing Champions movement (Photo: Team Vasquez)

By Chris Robinson

Ever since its launch in March of last year, the Premier Boxing Champions franchise has left quite an imprint on the sport.

Also known as “PBC” to boxing enthusiasts, Premier Boxing Champions features fighters under the umbrella of powerful manager Al Haymon competing with one another.
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PHOTOS: Heavy Hitters Boxing Gym in Las Vegas now open to the public

Heavy Hitters Boxing Gym in Las Vegas is open to the public (Photo: Hustle Boss)

By Chris Robinson

It’s no secret that Las Vegas is regarded as the Fight Capitol of the world and there are always moves being made and new developments taking place by those in the Fight Game out here.

Hustle Boss recently got word that the Heavy Hitters Boxing Gym, formally known as the Pochiro Boxing Gym, is now open to the public. Fighters off all backgrounds and skill levels, from world-class to beginners, are welcome to stop by and give the facility a look.
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It’s Showtime for Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez; Fight poster for 5/7 return in Colorado revealed

Damien Vasquez returns to Colorado on March 29 (Photo: Facebook)

By Chris Robinson

On Tuesday, Mar. 29, Damien “Sugar” Vasquez took to his personal Facebook Page to update his fans with some news.

As reported by Hustle Boss earlier this month, Vasquez will be facing off with tough veteran Lorenzo Trejo on May 7 in Longmont, Color. in a stacked card. Vasquez (8-0, 3 KO’s) captued the NABF junior flyweight belt in just his sixth pro bout and will be putting his strap on the line against Trejo (35-31-1, 22 KO’s) in a matchup that has been long overdue.
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Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez headlines ‘Returning Home: A Night To Remember’ on May 7 in Longmont, Colorado

Damien ‘Sugar’ Vegas during a recent workout in Las Vegas ahead of his May 7 return in Colorado (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

When I caught up with Damien “Sugar” Vasquez recently in Las Vegas, he was putting in some tough work with top contender Joebert Alvarez from the Philippines.

At the time I was unsure of any set return date for Vasquez, but it appears now that the 18-year old NABF junior flyweight champion has something lined up.
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Exclusive PHOTOS: Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez Helping Top Contender Joebert Alvarez From the Philippines Ahead of his March 19 duel with Jonathan Gonzalez

Joebert Alvarez and Damien Vasquez in Las Vegas following their sparring (Photo: Hustle Boss)

By Chris Robinson

The rigorous training and learning lessons continue for Damien “Sugar” Vasquez.

Vasquez last saw action inside of the ring this past October in Glendale, Ariz., where he clearly defeated Javier Lapizco over eight rounds to move to 8-0 with three knockouts. Still just 18 years old, Vasquez has since been honing his skills under the tutelage of respected trainer Nonito Donaire Sr., and it’s evident that he is still very much learning and blossoming as a fighter.
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Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez continues to gel with new trainer Nonito Donaire Sr. in Las Vegas

Damien Vasquez with trainer Nonito Donaire Sr. inside of the Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym in Las Vegas (Hustle Boss)

By Chris Robinson

Still just 18 year s old, Damien “Sugar” Vasquez has already left an impression during his early run as a professional.

Having turned pro at the age of 16 in August of 2013 down in Cancun, Mexico, Vasquez presently stands at 8-0 with 3 knockouts as a professional. That run included him collecting and defending the NABF junior flyweight belt that he won in just his sixth pro bout.
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Interesting pairing in Las Vegas as young Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez begins working with Nonito Donaire Sr.

Damien Vasquez prior to his Oct. 14 bout with Javier Lapizco

By Chris Robinson

I have to admit it’s been a pretty fun ride covering the career of young Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez out here in Las Vegas.

Vasquez has went from a 15-year old amateur who turned heads in the city to where he is now, undefeated at 18 years of age and having captured the NABF junior flyweight title in just his sixth pro bout.
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VIDEO: Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez powers past Javier Lapizco for 8th pro victory

Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez improved to 8-0 last month by defeating Javier Lapizco (Photo: Team Vasquez)

By Chris Robinson

When we found out that Damien “Sugar” Vasquez was set to be a part of the Premier Boxing Champions movement, we knew it marked a significant moment in his young career.

We began hearing about Vasquez back when he was just 15 years old and making a name for himself in the city by sparring some veteran pros at the time. Vasquez made his pro debut down in Mexico at just 16 years of age and he began racking up the wins as his career has progressed.
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Exclusive PHOTOS: Special aura in the air as Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez and Alexis Santiago spar ahead of 10/14 return dates

Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez battling in the trenches with Alexis Santiago ahead of their Oct. 14 return dates in Glendale, Ariz. (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

It’s been a few years since I first crossed paths with Damien Vasquez.

Then just 16 years old, there was a special kind of underground buzz about Vasquez at the time, with some claiming that the young Colorado native was even going heads up in sparring at the time with seasoned professionals.
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Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez continues to fight for a good cause as upcoming PBC date in Arizona looms

Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez has become a fixture at Hustle Boss over the years (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

There are few prospects in the game like Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez.

Still just 18 years old, Vasquez (7-0, 3 KO’s) is technically a champion, having captured the NABF junior flyweight title in his sixth pro bout. And as we reported, Vasquez will soon be part of Al Haymon’s “Premier Boxing Champions” movement, with his likely return date to be on the undercard of the Oct. 14 Devon Alexander vs. Aaron Martinez bill in Glendale, Ariz.
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Young Champion Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez Set To Sign With Al Haymon; Sept. Date Looms For Return

Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

If you hit up the gym scene in Las Vegas on a constant basis, you are sure to be around some of the game’s top talent while also discovering your share of breaking news and in-depth stories.

There is a lot going on inside of City Athletic Boxing these days, especially on the heels of trainer Ismael Salas bringing his stable of champions to the facility.
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18-year old boxing phenom Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez now a promotional free agent

18-year old Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez is now a promotional free agent (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

At Hustle Boss we have had the pleasure of covering the career of young Damien “Sugar” Vasquez over the past few years, dating back to even before his pro debut when he was still 16 years old

Now 7-0 with 3 knockouts as a professional, and having won the NABF junior flyweight title in his sixth bout, there are several big changes taking place within Vasquez’s career.
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Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez in camp in Las Vegas for June showdown vs. Lorenzo Trejo

Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez training in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Hustle Boss caught up with rising talent Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez recently inside of the Top Rank Gym out in Las Vegas.

Vasquez (7-0, 3 KO’s), who just recently turned 18 years old, is coming off of the first defense of his NABF junior flyweight, as he pounded out an eight-round unanimous decision victory over Edwin Reyes, a man ten years his senior, on March 14 at Sam Town’s Hotel and Casino.
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Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez continues to roll with dominating first defense of NABF title

Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez poured in on vs. Edwin Reyes this past Saturday night, winning an eight-round decision

By Chris Robinson

From the minute I crossed paths with Damien “Sugar” Vasquez, I could tell instantly that he was on a fast track towards the championship ranks.

Still just an amateur at the time, having just turned 16, young Vasquez had a poise about himself that offset him from most prospects his age and I became intrigued as to what his professional career would hold.
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17-year old ‘Sugar’ Vasquez’s progression continues despite Lorenzo Trejo fallout

Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez, right, sparring with Sergio Lopez at the Top Rank Gym before a scheduled defense of his NABF flyweight title (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Later tonight, inside of the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Mich., 17-year old Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez was scheduled to make the first defense of his NABF flyweight title vs. Lorenzo Trejo.

We swung through the Top Rank Gym late last month to check out Vasquez in training and he was definitely sharp, as he put in work with tough local fighter Sergio Lopez while his team of Ismael Salas, Miguel Diaz, and Richie Sandoval watched on.
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Exclusive photos: 17-year old Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez training for Feb. 6 bout in Detroit

Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez training at the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Exclusive photos from the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, as 17-year old talent Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez trains ahead of his Feb. 6 bout inside of the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan.
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The Vegas boxing community reacts to 17-year old Damien Vasquez grabbing NABF title

In Pueblo, Colorado, young Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez, 17-year old flyweight talent, scored the NABF title in just his sixth fight at the age of 17. Damien dropped veteran Omar Soto in the fifth round and won a unanimous decision, capturing eight rounds

The Vegas boxing community reacts to 17-year old Damien Vasquez grabbing NABF title.
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The Vegas boxing community reacts to 17-year old Damien Vasquez grabbing NABF title

In Pueblo, Colorado, young Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez, 17-year old flyweight talent, scored the NABF title in just his sixth fight at the age of 17. Damien dropped veteran Omar Soto in the fifth round and won a unanimous decision, capturing eight rounds

The Vegas boxing community reacts to 17-year old Damien Vasquez grabbing NABF title.
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17-year old ‘Sugar’ Vasquez goes for the NABF belt in Pueblo, Colorado

HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as the hard work continues for flyweight prospect Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez (5-0, 3 KO’s) ahead of his Oct. 24 date in Pueblo, Colorado, as he will face off with Puerto Rico’s Omar Soto (15-12-1, 6 KO’s) for the NABF flyweight title. For tickets to the event please contact Sherry Cordova (719-821-9756) or the Pueblo Convention Center (719-542-1100).

For a pre-fight interview with Damien click HERE
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17-year old ‘Sugar’ Vasquez goes for the NABF belt in Pueblo, Colorado

HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as the hard work continues for flyweight prospect Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez (5-0, 3 KO’s) ahead of his Oct. 24 date in Pueblo, Colorado, as he will face off with Puerto Rico’s Omar Soto (15-12-1, 6 KO’s) for the NABF flyweight title. For tickets to the event please contact Sherry Cordova (719-821-9756) or the Pueblo Convention Center (719-542-1100).

For a pre-fight interview with Damien click HERE
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