Gilbert Lua talks upcoming fight against Sheldon Gaines

Gilbert Lua will be fighting in his third professional fight when he takes on Sheldon Gaines at 110% Fights (@110PercentFight) “Kings Cup 2012” on December 7th. The fight will take place at the Golden Acorn Casino in Camp, CA. Lua will be looking to keep his perfect record in tact, but Gaines has proven to be a savvy veteran and it should prove to be an interesting fight.

MTA: Gilbert you have a big fight with Sheldon Gaines coming up, how familiar are you with Sheldon?

Gilbert: I'm not that familiar with Sheldon’s fighting career, I've only seen one of his fights on YouTube.

MTA: You have started your career 2-0; does looking to keep a zero in that loss column add pressure?

Gilbert: Not at all it just motivates me more and pushes me to get better.

MTA: Where do you think you will hold an advantage in this fight?

Gilbert: I think my speed and aggressiveness.

MTA: You have shown you have knockout power as well as being able to go the distance. Do you come out looking to finish your fights or just take it as it comes?

Gilbert: I just take it as it goes. If the opportunity is there I will go for it.

MTA: Can we get your prediction for your fight with Sheldon?

Gilbert: No going passed 4th round.

MTA: How long have you been training and what was the main reason you started?

Gilbert: I've been training for about six years but I got serious with it this year. I started doing it because of the head rush and the way of life I had growing up.

MTA: Was your plan always to try to make a career out of Muay Thai?

Gilbert: No, not till this year but time will decide.

MTA: Not looking past Sheldon, what are your future plans in the sport?

Gilbert: Train harder and become a champ one of these days.

MTA: Any words for your supporters?

Gilbert: Thanks for the support it makes me train harder and it motivates me.

Sheldon Gaines vs. Gilbert Lua set for 110% Fights: King's Cup 2012

110% Fights is back with their final show of the year "Kings Cup 2012". The night's main event is set to feature a bout between surging Sheldon Gaines and Gilbert Lua. The event will take place December 8, 2012 at the Golden Acorn in Camp, CA.

Gaines most recently defeated Nate Smandych and Journey Fight Series VI this past June in Canada. He is 4-1 in his last five fights with his only loss coming in a very close decision to Scotty Leffler. Lua has scored back to back victories, both under the 110% Fights promotion. The latest was over Charles Williams and previously a come from behind KO over Antonio Wong.

The fight should prove to be and exiting bout for fans as both fighters are known of their hard hitting style.

Egbochuku vs. Cosio and Lua vs. Williams set for 110% Fights October 6th event at Golden Acorn Casino

110% Fights – Thai Boxe Association will be back in action on October 6th, the event will once again take place at the Golden Acorn Casino in Campo, CA. The night’s main event will be a bout between Afam Egbochuku and Miguel Cosio; Gilbert Lua vs. Charles Williams will serve as the co-main event.

Afam Egbochuku will be looking to push his pro record to 3-0 when he takes on Miguel Cosio. At the last 110% Fights event earlier in August, Egbochuku scored a first round KO of Jason Rzepka. Cosio will be looking to get back on the wining track after losing to Mike Lemaire at the WCK Muay Thai card at Pala Casino on August 18th.

Results and Recap: 110% Fights-Thai Boxe Association’s “Queens Cup”

110% Fights-Thai Boxe Association’s “Queens Cup” took place this past weekend at the Golden Acorn casino in Campo, CA. The event featured two pro Muay Thai fights along with several amateur fights.

In the night’s main event Afam Egbochuku scored a first round knockout over Jason Rzepka. Egbochuku dropped Rzepka with a head kick. Rzepka showed his heart and toughness by getting back to his feet, but not long after Egbochuku finished the fight with punches.

In the other pro fight Gilbert Lua scored a come from behind knockout victory over Antonio Wong. Entering the fifth round it was clear that Lua would need a finish to win the fight and finish is exactly what he did. Lua connected with a knee to Wong’s chin that ended his night.

Results:

Afam Egbochuku def. Jason Rzepka via KO in Rd. 1

Gilbert Lua def. Antonio Wong via KO (Knee) in Rd. 5