OFFICIAL: Hebert Conceição vs. “Manotas” González Set for ProBox TV Clash
- Factor Combate
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
NEWARK, NJ – ProBox TV is keeping its foot on the gas to kick off 2026. The surging promotional outfit has officially greenlit a compelling crossroads bout for April 10th at the Prudential Center in Brick City. Leading the charge is the undefeated Brazilian Olympic gold medalist Hebert Conceição, who faces a litmus test against former WBA world title challenger and Venezuelan power-puncher Johan “Manotas” González.
The card is bolstered by a deep supporting cast of matchups:
Francisco Verón (16-1-1, 10 KOs) squares off against Raúl García (15-2-1, 12 KOs).
Tsenobaatar Erdenebat (14-0, 6 KOs) puts his perfect record on the line against the seasoned Muhammad Yaqubov (23-1-1, 12 KOs).
Rounding out the main card, William Foster (19-3, 11 KOs) clashes with Joshafat Ortiz (13-2, 6 KOs).
Tale of the Tape:
Hebert Conceição
Hailing from Salvador, Bahia, the 28-year-old Hebert Conceição Sousa (10-0, 5 KOs) was a force of nature throughout 2025. His campaign began in May with a dominant second-round stoppage of Rowdy Legend Montgomery, followed by a swift dispatching of countryman Thiago Ferreira Da Silveira in August.
Conceição’s momentum reached a fever pitch last September when he outpointed Yamaguchi Falcão in a high-stakes domestic clash to capture the WBO Latino and Brazilian titles. He closed out his career-best year by making a statement on U.S. soil, turning in a clinical unanimous decision victory over Mexican veteran Elías Espadas. While he has already showcased his skills in Denmark, England, and the U.S., this April date represents the steepest climb of his professional career to date.
“Manotas” González
For Johan González (36-5, 34 KOs), 2025 was a rollercoaster of elite-level competition. The Guigue-born slugger started the year on a high note, grinding out a gritty split-decision win over former unified champion Jarrett Hurd in March. That victory paved the way for a late-notice crack at Erislandy Lara’s WBA world title in December—a tall task that saw González drop a unanimous decision to the savvy Cuban technician.
At 34, "Manotas" appears to be testing the waters in a new weight class. Having spent his career campaigning at super welterweight, signs point to this bout taking place at super middleweight (pending official confirmation). While González has occasionally been critiqued for technical lapses, his physical frame, durability, and—most importantly—his devastating knockout power make him a dangerous out for any prospect.
In a classic "Boxer vs. Puncher" matchup, we will see if Conceição’s Olympic pedigree can neutralize the heavy-handed experience of the Venezuelan veteran.
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