ORANGE, CA (April 27, 2011) – Friday night’s “NEW BLOOD” series offers a new challenge for bantamweight boxer Jonathan Arellano since his scheduled opponent Ernie Marquez suffered an ulnar collateral sprain to his wrist when he fell off a plank while at work. Undeterred, Ontario’s own Jonathan “Lil’ Thund’r”Arellano (7-0-1, 1 KO) will now face a new foe in Shawn “Bones” Nichol (5-3, 5 KOs).

The intriguing Arellano-Nichol match up is scheduled on the undercard of the exciting junior welterweight competition between Mauricio “Maestro” Herrera (16-1, 7 KOs) and veteran fighter Cristian “Filoso” Favela (28-32-7, 18 KOs). Also on the card the California turf wars between featherweights Abraham Lopez vs. Aaron Garcia and welterweights Alberto Herrera vs. Aron Martinez.

Thompson Boxing Promotions’ “New Blood” series fistic action will take place at The Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California. Tickets for “NEW BLOOD” are priced at $75, $45, and $30. They are available now and may be purchased by calling 714-935-0900.

Bouts subject to change. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the first bell rings at 7:30 pm. The Doubletree Hotel is located at 222 North Vineyard Avenue in Ontario. The hotel phone number is 909-937-0900.