LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A recent Lubbock Cooper High School graduate competed in the second edition of the Mike Tyson Invitational last weekend in Las Vegas, winning his fight by unanimous decision.<\/p>\n
Edgar Herrera Jr., 19, was handpicked by Mike Tyson to take part in the event, which showcases young boxers from around the world and was broadcast live on YouTube.<\/p>\n
Herrera began boxing at age 6 after driving by the Lubbock Boxing Club and wanting to try it for himself. He said he was nervous early on, but with more training and experience, the sport became a constant in his life.<\/p>\n
\u201cI started getting comfortable with it,\u201d Herrera said. \u201cI started enjoying it like being excited for fights and that adrenaline just kept me going.\u201d<\/p>\n
At 19, Herrera has won one international and five national tournaments. He is currently ranked No. 2 in the country in the 110-pound weight class.<\/p>\n
He was approached to compete in the Mike Tyson Invitational after his most recent tournament. On July 26, he won his bout by unanimous decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing able to be in that environment around all these great fighters and Mike Tyson himself, just him watching me fight means a lot,\u201d Herrera said. \u201cI\u2019m blessed, that\u2019s all I can really say man is I\u2019m blessed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Herrera said the next step is to turn professional. He said he is not rushing the decision, knowing the work he puts in will determine when that becomes a reality.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a crazy feeling,\u201d Herrera said. \u201cIt\u2019s hard to put into my mind how far I\u2019ve made it in the sport. From a little kid just wanting to train and defend himself to hitting the bag with Mike Tyson. It\u2019s a surreal feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n
Herrera said consistency and faith have been central to his development as a boxer.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust showing up everyday, being consistent, having faith in God and just coming in and putting in the work,\u201d Herrera said. \u201cHard work pays off.\u201d<\/p>\n
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