When Danny O’Connor first met Gabriel Bracero back in 2011, it was at junior welterweight and O’Connor came up short. Since then, the Massachusetts fighter has moved up a weight class and won 12 of 13. Now he gets to try and avenge the first loss of his career.
"I'm excited to be fighting at a building with great boxing history such as the Lowell Memorial Auditorium," said O'Connor. "I won the Golden Gloves there and I can't wait to fight there again. I'm also excited to avenge my first loss against Gabriel Bracero. I'm so ready for this!"
Bracero (23-2, 4 KOs) is looking to bounce back from a loss to Felix Diaz back in April. The Brooklynite had won five in row going into that fight and he feels as though it’s do or die right now for his career.
"This is a huge fight for me and my career," said Bracero. "I only have one thought in my mind and that's victory. Danny is a tough opponent and on a winning streak right now. The best 'Tito' Bracero will be there October 10. I beat Danny before and I plan to do so again, in his backyard, even more convincingly. My best days are still ahead of me and you will see that come October 10."
Also slated to appear on the card will be unbeaten junior lightweight knockout artist Jonathan Guzman (19-0, 19 KOs) squaring off against Danny Aquino (17-2m 10 KOs) in a 10-rounder.
A featherweight skirmish between Ryan Kielczweski (23-1, 7 KOs) and Rafael Vasquez (16-1, 13 KOs) was announced on Friday as well.
The televised portion of the card will air live on NBCSN starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.