Reno boxer JJ Mariano gets defensive for pro debut Saturday
JJ Mariano has the weight of the Biggest Little City resting on his shoulders heading into his first professional fight.
The Sparks-Reno native will touch gloves against William Flenoy in a four-round Jr. welterweight bout on June 8 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. It will be the professional debut for both boxers. TICKET LINK
“As much as I love fighting here, the pressure is through the roof,” he said. “I don’t want to let anyone down. I don’t want to disappoint my family and friends. Being born and raised here, I don’t want to let my city down.”
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