Amaris Quintana (2W-0L-1D, 0KOs) of La Mesa, CA will take on Melissa McMorrow  (3W-1L-2D, 0KOs) of San Carlos, CA in the 6-round semi main event of the April 8 card billed as Turf War: San Diego vs. Calexico. The light flyweight bout is a rematch as the women drew in their June 4, 2009 fight at the Four Points by Sheraton where fans were so pleased with their performance they showered the two women with more than $250. 

“This is a tough fight, it’s a rematch,” said Quintana’s trainer, David Gutierrez. “We expect (McMorrow) to be a fighter that comes straight forward, putting a lot of pressure. I’ve been working with Amaris to do a lot of angles, move around, not stay in one spot. Amaris is in real good shape. We’re predicting a victory. I don’t think it’ll be a knock out, but I think it’ll be a unanimous decision.”

The San Diego native has not fought since August 27, 2009. She has had a few matches schedule since then but was not able to fight because of her opponents withdrawing days before the event. Quintana has been running and training hard ever since to keep her ready and in shape. 

“I have been working on my boxing skills, on my counter punching and my distance,” she said. “My approach for my April 8th fight is to keep (McMorrow) at my distance, not let her take me to the ropes like the last time, keep moving controlling her with my jab. My strategy of defeating Melissa is using my reach, keeping her in the middle of the ring, using my in and outs, more fighting my fight and not letting her take me to the ropes.”

Quintana, who made her professional debut on April 30th of last year, is more than ready for her rematch against McMorrow.

“I want to bring a good fight for April 8th like I have in the recent fights,” the 20-year-old said. “I have had to show the people and fans that we girls can fight with style and heart, I give my all in every fight. I will bring action to the fight like the fans love in every boxing match.”

By Brandi Perez [San Diego Fights | www.sandiegofights.com]