Featherweight Omar Trinidad has fought 17 times since returning to the ring in February 2020 and may be within striking distance of a title shot.
Trinidad takes on Mike Plania at Commerce Casino on Friday, in the 10-round main event in Commerce, California. Contest has been promoted Televised by 360 Promotions and UFC Fight Pass.
The 28-year-old Trinidad has three boxing matches in 2024 and has high hopes for the new year after main eventing the Commerce Casino Boxing event.
While his Los Angeles home was the inspiration for his “King of Los Angeles” nickname, “King of Events” might be more appropriate.
At a time when American fighters are finding it increasingly difficult to stay active, Trinidad is learning on the job and is currently ranked No. 2 in the IBF rankings, No. 6 in the WBC rankings and No. 14 in the WBO rankings. With those lofty rankings in mind, he has his sights firmly set on one of the championship titles.
Trinidad’s roads are unique. He scored a draw in his professional debut in 2018. Then He returned before the COVID-19 pandemic. He went undefeated Javier Padilla and Adan Ochoa continue strong performances in regional competition to raise his competitive level. His most recent fight was in October, and his record reached 17 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss (13 KOs), which was his peak. His hard work and accomplishments resulted in a 12-round unanimous decision victory over Hector Andres Souza.
“I’m the King of Boxing in Los Angeles and I’m going to be ready to put on a show To headline the main event again,” Trinidad said. “This is my year. I’m ready to challenge and beat any featherweight world champion. “
Trinidad did not have a stellar amateur career. his career began Quite anticlimactic, but with years of training in Los Angeles gyms, he carries the lineage of Daniel Roman and Arnold Barboza Jnr, both of whom had a tough road to get to the top. Trinidad followed suit like the Los Angeles fighters before him.
“He reminds me of a vintage blue-collar warrior,” said Charles Bosecker. said the matchmaker of 360 Promotions. “He just crushes these guys A fighter with a national amateur title and an undefeated record. he It impresses me time and time again.
“Omar Trinidad delivers time and time again,” Bocek said. “I have Has been matched with him since his debut in the U.S. On “Fight Club OC”. This kid continues to check all the boxes. “
The 27-year-old Pragna has been eliminated from two consecutive games as a Filipino The fighter holds a record of 31 wins and 4 losses (18 knockouts). Plania’s losses are about to disappear Fighters, current IBF champions Angelo Leo, Elijah Pierce, Ra’eese Alim and Juan Carlos Payano. He also upset Joshua Greer Jnr in 2020.
So, with this week’s win, what might the promotion be thinking about? Future fight for Trinidad? Two names that came up were Angelo Leo and Luis Alberto Lopez.
“Angelo Leo is the IBF title holder and Omar Trinidad is No. 2 in that sanctioning body,” Bosek said. “If not that, then maybe Luis Alberto Lopez, who Leo has fought in the past as well. Regardless, in 2025, as long as Omar can get a win this week and stay healthy, there’s no doubt in my mind that he’s fighting for some kind of world title in 2025. “
