Junior middleweight contender Guido Emanuel Schramm is no stranger to tough competition, having faced opponents with a combined record of 56-2-1 over the past two years. However, his upcoming fight could be the most pivotal of his career. Schramm is set to battle Vladimir Hernandez on June 5, headlining Wednesday Night Fights on ProBox TV at the ProBox TV Events Center in Plant City, Florida.
Schramm, 28, is at a critical juncture following a recent loss to Johan Gonzalez in November. His opponent, the 35-year-old Hernandez, also faced a setback that same month, losing narrowly to Troy Isley on a Top Rank undercard. Both fighters are keenly aware that a victory is essential to rejuvenate their careers.
"I know I must win this fight if I want to keep moving up the ladder. A loss at this level would be devastating, so I am training as though my career is on the line.”
Schramm, promoted by Sampson Lewkowicz, previously defeated unbeaten Jahyae Brown and drew with undefeated Paul Kroll on ShoBox: The Next Generation.
Hernandez, known for his high output, accepted the fight on short notice, replacing Schramm’s original opponent, Radzhab Butaev. Despite the last-minute change, Hernandez remains confident and undeterred. He has notable victories over former unified titleholder Julian Williams, Alfredo Angulo, and highly regarded prospect Lorenzo “Truck” Simpson.
"I believe I have an exciting style for ProBox TV and all the heart, power, and toughness to become a favorite with fans around the world and a world champion," Schramm said. "If I put some wins together against tough opponents like this, I’m sure I will be moving up the ratings. I will let my promoter Sampson Lewkowicz decide each move."
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