Gabriels Retains Jr. Middleweight World Championship With Decision Over Vidal In Costa Rica

Women’s WBA Jr. Middleweight world champion Hanna Gabriels scored a hard-fought ten round unanimous decision over previously undefeated WBA number two rated contender Abril Vidal on Wednesday night at the Gimnasio Nacional in San Jose, Costa Rica. In what was her fourth title defense in front of her home country, Gabriels used effective lateral movement to keep her unbeaten challenger from being able to get into a consistent rhythm. Gabriels’ jab and combination punching were the story of the fight, but it remained competitive from start to finish. Vidal was able to have more than occasional moments throughout catching the championship with flush overhand rights. This was particularly noticeable any time Gabriels elected to drop her hands. Despite what would be viewed as a cardinal mistake by most Boxing purists, Gabriels was able to take the best of what Vidal had to dish out and outwork the challenger to earn the unanimous decision victory. Official scores were 96-94, and 97-93 (On two scorecards) all in favor of Gabriels. Hanna Gabriels advances to 20-2-1, with 11 Knockouts. Abril Vidal falls to 8-1, with 3 Knockouts.

Also on this card, In a bout for the vacant WBA Fedecentro Jr. Lightweight championship, rising prospect O’Shaquie Foster scored a devastating one punch knockout of Jesus Bravo. Foster dictated the fight with his jab and lateral movement. It became ugly at times due to Bravo’s frustration including an incident at the end of round five where he threw a back elbow at Foster. Foster ended the night for Bravo in round eight with a sudden and flush counter right hook to the jaw that sent Bravo down and out on the canvas. Official time of the knockout was 2:59 of round eight. O’Shaquie Foster advances to 16-2, with 11 Knockouts. Jesus Bravo falls to 19-2-1, with 17 Knockouts.


Also in the Jr. Middleweight division, undefeated prospect Abram Martinez scored a six round unanimous decision over Jorge Mendez. Martinez forced the action and consistently out landed Mendez over six rounds to get the decision victory. Official scores were 59-55, 60-54, and 58-56 all for Abram Martinez. Abram Martinez advances to 7-0, with 5 Knockouts. Jorge Mendez falls to 4-5-1, with 3 Knockouts.


In a Heavyweight bout, undefeated Heavyweight prospect Trey Lippe Morrison scored a sixth round stoppage of Pedro Martinez. Morrison, the son of former Heavyweight world champion Tommy Morrison halted the fight with a right uppercut to the body. Although Martinez did not go down, the referee did not like his reacand chose to stop the fight. Official time of the stoppage was:50 of round six. Trey Lippe Morrison advances to 16-0, with 16 Knockouts. Pedro Martinez falls to 10-2, with 4 Knockouts.

This card, which was broadcast as an international edition of DiBella Entertainment’s popular Broadway Boxing series, which primarily stages cards on the east coast of the United States, represented not only the growth of the series under promoter Lou DiBella, but also represents another important step in the right direction for Women’s Boxing.

While it will be interesting to see what Trey Lippe Morrison, Abram Martinez, and O’Shaquie Foster do next in their respective careers, the main story of the evening should be a world champion defending her title in a fight that should help continue the growth of Women’s Boxing.

As this observer has said often over the years, while Women’s Boxing has been around for decades, female fighters have only begun to receive the recognition that they deserve, which as yours truly has also often said is long overdue. With Women’s Boxing growing, more weight classes being represented for women, and with the sport’s respective governing bodies sanctioning more Women’s world championship fights than ever before, the future remains a bright one for Women’s Boxing.

In terms of what the future could be for Hanna Gabriels, it is not out of the realm of possibility to think that a possible rematch with current Undisputed Women’s Middleweight world champion Claressa Shields could be a potential option. Although Gabriels came out on the short end of a ten round decision when she fought Shields in June of last year, she made an excellent account of herself and one might argue was the first fighter to provide a significant test for Shields.

No matter what route Hanna Gabriels chooses to take next, she has established herself as one of the top fighters in the sport currently. It is also not difficult to envision that when all is said and done that we will be talking about fighters like Hanna Gabriels, Claressa Shields, Christina Hammer, and Cecilia Braekhus in the same way Boxing fans and experts talk about fighters from the past like Christy Martin, Lucia Rijker, Layla Ali, Ann Wolfe, Holly Holm and others. All world champions who elevated Women’s Boxing to new heights during their careers. I for one, am looking forward to seeing what happens next for the growing sport of Women’s Boxing.

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Steve Gago Talks Triple Title Clash On Tim Tzysu Card

Credit: John Gastev

Press Release: July 17, 2019 By Dragon Fire Boxing – Steve Gago takes a step up in class as he clashes with former Kazak amateur standout Nursultan Zhangabayev on the undercard of Tim Tszyu vs Dwight Ritchie on August 14 in Sydney, Australia.

The pair will dispute the WBO Global, IBF Pan Pacific (currently held by Gago) and WBA International title (currently held by Zhangabayev) in a fight that could most definitely steal the show in Sydney next month.

The pair enter the contest with also having undefeated records on the line and Perth's Gago, whose record currently stands at 11-0 with 4 stoppages opened up about being given the opportunity to crash into multiple governing bodies world ratings.

Gago said, "Firstly I have to massively thanks my manager Tony Tolj for getting me this massive opportunity on a big show. against a top-class talent in Zhangabayev. These are the fights you get into boxing for and I am delighted that I am getting an opportunity like this at this stage in my professional career.

"Zhangabayev is a top-quality fighter, I am fully aware of his capabilities but we are putting in the work in camp to pull off what some people may think is an upset, but I don't believe it will be a shock at all when I emerge victorious on August 14."

Gago's manager Tony Tolj added, giving his take on the high-risk clash for both fighters in Sydney this coming August.

The Perth based manager, who also manages world-rated twins Andrew and Jason Moloney stated, "It's a massive fight as there is a lot on the line. The winner will move into three governing bodies world ratings potentially and that is a massive incentive for both fighters.

"The pair are explosive fighters who both come to put on a show so I believe it's going to be a great contest and for me, the loser can come back and be only 12 months behind the winner when it comes to career progression. These are the type of fights boxing fans want to see and I'm delighted to have been able to contribute to making such a quality fight that I believe my man Steve Gago will emerge victoriously."

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FITE Adds More Territories For Pacquiao vs. Thurman

Press Release: July 17, 2019 By FITE TV – FITE is proud to present that fans from even more countries will be able to enjoy this summer's hottest boxing fight between Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao and Keith Thurman. The much- anticipated bout will air live this Saturday, the 20th of July at 9pm ET.

Some of the new countries joining the US, Canada and the UK are Austria, Germany, India, South Korea and the Nordic and Baltic countries. Check the FITE app for your local time. 

Complete list of all of the countries where  Pacquiao vs. Thurman will be available on FITE is as follows:

United States
 
Canada

United Kingdom

Austria

Czech Republic

East Timor

Germany

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

India

Ireland

Italy

Kazakhstan

Macau

Mongolia

Myanmar

Romania

Denmark 

Norway

Sweden

Finland

Estonia

Latvia

Lithuania

Slovakia

South Korea

Switzerland

Taiwan

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Thurman vs. Pacquiao takes place on Saturday, July 20^th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The card can be seen in the United States on a cable/satellite pay-per-view basis for  $74.99. The pay-per-view card will begin at 9PM ET/6PM PT (U.S. Time.) with a prelim portion of the card airing on Fox beginning at 8PM ET/5PM PT featuring a battle for the IBF Super-Middleweight world championship between undefeated champion Caleb Plant and undefeated challenger Mike Lee. Order on the FITE app or visit: www.FITE.TV for ordering information.

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Thurman-Pacquiao: A Classic Scenario

There are some scenarios in the sport of Boxing that seem to occur throughout a fighter's career. One of such scenario that most fans and historians can all relate to is of an established star in the sport, who has been a central figure in Boxing for many years facing a younger and hungry opponent. At times when such an encounter takes place, it is the older fighter who is viewed as an underdog in a fight that pits youth versus experience.

In December 2008, Manny Pacquiao found himself in a fight that would fight this scenario when he faced Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas, NV. Although Pacquiao had won world titles in multiple weight classes prior to that fight, it was indisputable that he was facing a man in De La Hoya, who was the top draw in the sport at the time. An added element of intrigue that was also part of the story of the fight was the fact that Pacquiao, who was a world champion in the 135lb. Lightweight division at the time was moving up two weight classes to face De La Hoya.

Despite being a smaller man having begun his career as a 105lb. Strawweight in 1995, Pacquiao dominated the bigger De La Hoya beating the six-division world champion into submission as the future Hall of Famer quit in his corner after eight one-sided rounds. A defeat that signaled the end of the in-ring career for one of Boxing's all-time greats, but one that also served as a symbolic passing of the torch from Boxing’s longtime top draw and pay-per-view attraction in De La Hoya, who had been a central figure of the sport from the mid-1990's up to the time of his final bout to a man who would go on to dominate much of the sport’s focus for the next decade, Manny Pacquiao.

A familiar part of the narrative of Pacquiao's career since the victory over De La Hoya nearly eleven years ago has been his willingness to face fighters who are naturally bigger than him and his ability to dominate those opponents. While he has also suffered some setbacks over the last decade inside the ring, Pacquiao, who has also forged a successful political career in his native Philippines where he is currently serving as a senator, remains one of the sport’s top draws.

Following a controversial loss to Jeff Horn in 2017, where he lost his WBO Welterweight world championship, Pacquiao returned to the ring in 2017 scoring a dominant eighth round stoppage of Lucas Matthysse and earning interim/regular champion status in the World Boxing Association (WBA) Welterweight ratings in the process. Pacquiao followed that victory with an impressive twelve round unanimous decision over former four-division world champion Adrien Broner earlier this year. The two victories over Matthysse and Broner put Pacquiao in position to challenge undefeated WBA Welterweight world champion Keith Thurman. An encounter that will take place on July 20^th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena In Las Vegas, NV.

The fight, which will headline a Fox Sports Pay-Per-View card here in the United States is certainly intriguing. One of Boxing’s biggest draws of the last decade facing a young, hungry, and unbeaten world champion. In some ways, this fight has a similarity to Pacquiao’s fight with Oscar De La Hoya a decade ago. A similarity of an established star in the sport, who some feel is nearing the end of his career facing one of the top fighters in his division, who could very well be an emerging star. The key is however, now Pacquaio is in the position De La Hoya was and Thurman is cast in the role of the emerging star.

This fight is a classic scenario of youth versus experience. There are a few things to consider. Although things would not appear to be in Pacquiao’s favor due largely to his age, he could be the betting favorite as this fight approaches.

When the odds on this fight opened, every sportsbook website had the champion Thurman as roughly a -135 favorite. However, Pacquiao, who opened around +110, has become the favorite across the board. The early money came in heavily on the 40-year-old and he's moved to -140. According to my top sportsbooks,   the odds are to trend in the other direction as the fight draws closer. Thurman is taller, younger, and undefeated. Oddsmakers were correct in their initial assessment that he is the better fighter at this point in their respective careers; they were just wrong about how much the public loves Pacquiao.

While the betting odds do not tell the whole story of what may and what may not happen when two fighters face off inside the ring, They serve as a strong indicator as to where the support of fans and betters is likely to be. The question is what may happen when Thurman and Pacquiao square off?

From a stylistic standpoint, this figures to be an interesting fight between two offensive-minded fighters. In this observer’s eyes this fight will boil down to who will be able to dictate the combat.

At his best, Manny Pacquiao is a fighter who uses immaculate footwork that enables him to come at his opponents from every possible angle. While Pacquiao’s hand speed and punching power receive the majority of attention from Boxing fans, what at times gets overlooked is his ability to use angles to set his offense up. As yours truly has said many times over the years in covering many of Pacquiao’s fights, he has the ability to throw punches where an opponent will move before the opponent realizes it and it will result in the opponent walking into the punch. As I have often said, he hits them where they ain’t. This along with his hand speed, ability to give angles, awkwardness, and the fact that he is a southpaw makes Pacquiao an extremely difficult fighter to combat.

Although Pacquiao has looked impressive in his previous two fights, it is important to keep some factors in mind. First, Pacquaio has had seventy professional fights and has been through several grueling wars throughout his illustrious career. Second, he is forty years old and at this stage in his career after twenty-four years, the question of when father time will become a factor is a real one to ask.

In Keith Thurman, Pacquiao will face a fighter who has registered a career knockout percentage of 73% having scored knockouts in twenty-two of his twenty nine career wins. Thurman won the WBA Welterweight world championship in January 2015, initially holding the same interim/regular champion designation in the WBA Welterweight ratings that Pacquiao currently holds before eventually being named full champion. 

While the structure of the WBA’s rankings process may confuse some, what is not confusing is Thurman has established himself as a major player in the Welterweight division having successfully defended his title five times including briefly unifying the WBA crown with the World Boxing Council (WBC) Welterweight world championship with his victory over two-division world champion Danny Garcia in March 2017.

Thurman’s status as a unified world champion however, would not last due to injuries. The first requiring surgery on his right elbow to remove bone spurs and calcium deposits in his right elbow shortly after his victory over Garcia, followed by an injury to his left hand during a sparring session prior to a scheduled title defense in May 2018, which had to be cancelled. This resulted in Thurman relinquishing the WBC crown.

After nearly two years out of the ring, Thurman returned to the ring in January of this year and successfully retained his WBA world championship with a twelve round majority decision over longtime top contender Josesito Lopez, Despite scoring a knockdown of the always “Game” Lopez in the second round, Thurman did struggle throughout the fight in what was a hard-fought battle.

Although Lopez was able to give Thurman some trouble in that fight, it is fair to question whether Thurman was affected by both inactivity after being out of the ring for a lengthy period of time as well as the fact that he was coming off of significant injuries that resulted in the type of fight we saw. Some may question whether Thurman is ready for a fight of this magnitude after fighting only three times in the previous four years.

The task that faces the champion in this fight in my eyes is whether he will be able to impose his will on Pacquiao. Thurman has a near three-inch height advantage and a two-inch reach advantage over the challenger. While the thirty year old Thurman will also have youth on his side, the key will be whether he will be able to earn the respect of Pacquiao early.

Although Pacquiao’s loss to Jeff Horn was seen as controversial by many including this observer, one thing that I believe helped Horn’s case as having won that fight is he consistently brought the fight to Pacquiao and looked to back Pacquiao up. It is crucial in my view that Thurman apply smart pressure on Pacquiao early on.

Even though the term “Smart Pressure” is not new in the sport of Boxing, there may be some who might be curious as to what yours truly is referring to.  Thurman must be tactical in his approach and apply the type of pressure on Pacquiao that will minimize his movement and ability to use angles. He must however, not be reckless as Pacquiao is a fighter who has the ability to land precision counter punches and will no doubt be looking to set up opportunities to land counters as Thurman comes forward.

A topic of discussion from Thurman in the build-up to this fight has centered on the fact that, despite being the champion, Thurman has been cast in the challenger’s slot in all the promotion leading up to the bout. While it is understandable how one in Thurman’s position might feel disrespected due to the name recognition value Pacquiao brings to the table, he must not allow it to affect his approach in this fight. If Thurman walks into the fight with the intention of making a statement by scoring an early knockout over a future Hall of Famer like Pacquiao, it could instead play into the challenger’s strategy.

While this may be a moot point in the eyes of some, what has been overlooked as this fight approaches is for the first time in a long time, the structure of the WBA’s rankings where a fighter who holds interim/regular champion status is often asked to wait a significant period of time before getting an opportunity to face the WBA world champion has actually resulted in a fighter getting a title shot in a more timely manner than has been the case over the years. It is certainly open to debate that the reason for this just might be because the fighter holding such designation in this case just happens to be a fighter of Manny Pacquiao’s stature.

The political aspects of the sport notwithstanding, what has not been and should not be overlooked is that this on paper should be one of the best fights of 2019. A fight between two fighters that can knock an opponent out with either hand and at any time. If both fighters bring their best on fight night, a fight that seems to have the classic scenario of an established star in the sport nearing the end of his career facing a young emerging star, just might produce Boxing’s next great classic that will be talked about and debated for years to come.

“And That’s The Boxing Truth.”

Thurman vs. Pacquiao takes place on Saturday, July 20^th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The card can be seen in the United States on a cable/satellite pay-per-view basis on Fox Sports Pay-Per-View as well as globally on www.Fite.TV and through the Fox Sports app for  $74.99. The pay-per-view card will begin at 9PM ET/6PM PT (U.S. Time ) with a prelim portion of the card airing on Fox beginning at 8PM ET/5PM PT featuring a battle for the IBF Super-Middleweight world championship between undefeated champion Caleb Plant and undefeated challenger Mike Lee Contact your local cable satellite provider or visit www.FoxSports.com/PPV for ordering information. Check your local listings internationally.

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Vargas Retains WBC Jr. Featherweight World Championship With Decision Over Kameda

WBC Jr. Featherweight world champion Rey Vargas scored a twelve round unanimous decision over former WBO Bantamweight world champion Tomoki Kameda on Saturday night at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA. In what was the fifth title defense for Vargas n front of a crowd of supporters, Kameda was the one who pressed the action throughout the fight. It was a tactical, but high-paced battle between Vargas’ greater volume of punches and Kameda’s ability to land solid flush punches throughout. Kameda was able to establish his overhand right in the early rounds that he was able to land flush to the head of the champion. The challenger’s moments in this fight appeared to come in short, yet compact spurts that were attention grabbing and may have been able to sway opinion as to who was getting the upper hand in some particularly close rounds to score.

Vargas was most effective when he was able to use his three-inch height and near four-inch reach advantage to use his jab, throw combinations, and get his punches off first. When it comes to close fights like this as this observer has said frequently over the years, the challenge for those scoring the fight is to determine which fighter was more effective during their respective spots of success over the course of the fight.

While he did not always land his punches cleanly, the champion did have the edge when it came to being more active than the challenger. Although this is not always the sole determining factor, it can and often does leave an impression on the three official judges who are scoring the fight. Although Kameda did apply consistent pressure on Vargas and did land the harder punches in my view, he was inconsistent in throwing his jab to close the distance between himself and the champion. This along with Vargas’ greater activity and ability to consistently throw combinations became the story of the fight in my eyes.

Kameda was deducted a point by Referee Jerry Cantu in the twelfth and final round for hitting on the break when being separated from a clinch. An illegal move by the challenger that Cantu also verbalized as unsportsmanlike conduct as his reasoning for penalizing Kameda. The point deduction against the challenger sealed the unanimous decision victory for Vargas as all three judges scored the fight 117-110 or nine rounds to three in his favor with the contributing factor of the point deduction in round twelve against Kameda.

Rey Vargas advances to 34-0, with 22 Knockouts. Tomoki Kameda falls to 36-3, with 20 Knockouts.


Also on this card, in a battle for the NABF Jr. Featherweight championship former world title challenger Ronny Rios dethroned previously undefeated Diego De La Have by stopping him in the sixth round. The fight was an all-out war from the opening bell with both fighters going toe to toe and each having periods of success. Rios however, would finally get the upper hand dropping De La Hoya for the first time in his career with a left hook to the body followed by a glancing right uppercut to the head. De La Hoywas able to beat the count, but informed Referee Rudy Barragan that he did not want to continue. Official time of the stoppage was 1:17 of round six. Ronny Rios advances to 31-3, with 15 Knockouts. Diego De La Hoya falls to 21-1, with 10 Knockouts.

In a bout for the vacant WBA Continental Americas Featherweight championship, undefeated prospect Joet Gonzalez scored a sixth round stoppage of a very “Game” Manuel Avila. Although Avila appeared to be getting the better of the action early in the fight, the pressure and heavier blows from Gonzalez gradually wore him down. A brutal combination to the body and head put Avila down late in round five. The punishment only accelerated in round six and as Avila continued to sustain significant punishment with no success in being able to keep Gonzalez off of him, his corner threw in the towel to save him from further damage. Official time of the stoppage was 2:27 of round six. Joet Gonzalez advances to 23-0, with 14 Knockouts. Manuel Avila falls to 23-2-1, with 8 Knockouts.

WBA number nine rated Jr. Lightweight contender Roger Gutierrez scored a major upset over previously undefeated WBC number three rated contender Eduardo Hernandez. A flush right hand to the temple sent Hernandez down hard in the canvas in round one. Hernandez gamely tried to get to his feet, but could not get control of his legs and the fight was stopped by Referee Rudy Barragan at 2:39 of round one. Roger Gutierrez advances to 22-3-1, with 18 Knockouts. Eduardo Hernandez falls to 28-1, with 25 Knockouts.

In a bout for the WBC Continental Americas Welterweight championship undefeated prospect Alexis Rocha scored an eighth round stoppage of Berlin Abreu. From the opening bell the fight was fought on the inside with Rocha staying pinned to Abreu’s chest. The constant body/head attack by Rocha gradually broke Abreu down and Referee Jack Reiss halted the fight at 2:56 of round eight. Alexis Rocha advances to 14-0, with 9 Knockouts. Berlin Abreu falls to 14-3, with 11 Knockouts.

In the Jr. Welterweight division, rising prospect Ruslan Madiyev scored a hard-fought eight round unanimous decision over veteran Ricky Sismundo. Although Sismundo appeared to suffer an injury to his right shoulder in the second round, he managed to give Madiyev a very difficult fight due to his head movement and combination punching. Madiyev however, was able to land the harder punches throughout the fight. Official scores were 79-73, and 78-74 (on two scorecards) in favor of Madiyev. Ruslan Madiyev advances to 13-1, with 5 Knockouts. Ricky Sismundo falls to 35-14-3, with 17 Knockouts.

Undefeated Lightweight prospect Jousce Gonzalez scored a second round stoppage of a “Game “, but overmatched Jorge Pedron. Gonzalez scored two knockdowns in the first round and then sent Pedron down for a third time with a short left hook to the head forcing Referee Jack Reiss to stop the fight at 2:15 of round two. Jousce Gonzalez advances to 9-0-1, with 9 Knockouts. Jorge Pedron falls to 3-4, with 3 Knockouts.

Undefeated Middleweight Jonathan Esquivel scored a first round knockout over Gregory Clark. Official time of the stoppage was 1:40 of round one. Jonathan Esquivel advances to 11-0, with 10 Knockouts. Gregory Clark falls to 4-4-1, with 1 Knockout.

Following his victory over Tomoki Kameda, a decision that was widely booed by those in attendance, Vargas called out current WBA Jr. Featherweight world champion Daniel Roman for a unification bout in the 122lb. division. Whether or not that fight happens in the near future remains to be seen, but a fight between the two would certainly be a draw wherever it takes place, especially if it were to take place at the venue now known as Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA. A venue that has seen several name changes over the years, but a site of many memorable nights of Boxing in the state of California over the years. With this card headlined by what was a competitive bout between Rey Vargas and Tomoki Kameda now in the books and added to the lengthy history of Boxing in the outdoor stadium, the next significant night of Boxing in Carson, CA just might be headlined by a Jr. Featherweight unification clash between Rey Vargas and Daniel Roman.

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Vargas-Kameda Weights

The official weigh-in for Saturday’s bout for the WBC World Jr. Featherweight championship between undefeated champion Rey Vargas and former WBO World Bantamweight champion Tomoki Kameda took place earlier today in Carson, CA. The official weights for the entire card, which will be broadcast in the United States and several international countries by digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN are as follows.

Main Event: WBC World Jr. Featherweight championship - 12Rds.

Ray Vargas (Champion)  121 1/2lbs. vs. Tomoki Kameda (Challenger) 121 1/2lbs.

North-American Boxing Federation (NABF) Jr. Featherweight championship- 12Rds.

Diego De La Hoya (Champion) 121lbs. vs. Ronny Rios (Challenger)121lbs.

Vacant WBA Continental Americas Featherweight championship - 10Rds. 

Manuel Avila 125lbs. vs. Joet Gonzalez 125 1/4lbs. 

WBC Continental Americas Welterweight championship - 10Rds.

Alexis Rocha (Champion) 145 3/4lbs. vs. Berlin Abreu (Challenger) 145 1/2lbs.

Lightweight - 4Rds.

Jousce Gonzalez 134 1/2lbs. vs. Jorge Pedron 134 1/2lbs.

Middleweight- 6Rds.

Gregory Clark 161 1/2lbs. vs. Jonathan Esquivel 161 3/4lbs.

Jr. Lightweight- 10Rds.

Roger Gutierrez 129 1/2lbs. vs. Eduardo Hernandez 130lbs.

Jr. Welterweight - 8Rds.

Ruslan Madiyev 139lbs. vs. Ricky Sismundo 139lbs.

Vargas vs. Kameda takes place tomorrow night (Saturday, July 13th) at Dignity Sports Park in Carson, CA. The card can be seen in the United States as well as several international countries on digital sports streaming network DAZN beginning at 7PM ET/4PM PT. (U.S. Times.) 

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DAZN TO BROADCAST WHYTE-RIVAS AROUND THE WORLD

Press Release: By DAZN -NEW YORK, July 12, 2019 – The heavyweight title eliminator between Dillian Whyte and Oscar Rivas for the number one spot in the WBC will be streamed live in all DAZN markets on Saturday, July 20, from The O2 in London. DAZN is available across four continents with the service available in the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Japan and Brazil.

Promoter Eddie Hearn said: “This is a huge night of Heavyweight boxing and I’m excited for DAZN subscribers that they will get to watch it live. Dillian Whyte who has proved himself as one on the best Heavyweights on the planet takes on the relentless unbeaten Oscar Rivas who is coming off a brutal knockout of Bryant Jennings. Brit Derek Chisora faces off against Poland’s Artur Szpilka and crowd favourite Dave Allen tackles David Price in a big domestic shootout. Tune in and don’t miss it!"

Whyte (25-1 18 KOs) holds the number one slot with the WBC and puts that on the line as the hard-hitting ‘Body Snatcher’ continues to blast his path to a World title shot. The Brixton banger put Derek Chisora away in devastating style in his last outing, the pair thrilling the Greenwich crowd in their rematch in December – before icing Del Boy in the 11th round.

The 31-year-old Briton will be gunning for a tenth straight win against Rivas, with wins over Joseph Parker, Robert Helenius and Lucas Browne sandwiched between his two wins over Chisora. Whyte has become a must-watch fighter since rocking old foe Anthony Joshua in their battle at The O2 in December 2012, and yet again takes on a high-risk challenge as he cements his spot as the leading Heavyweight contender in the world.

Rivas (26-0 18 KOs) is yet another dangerous challenger for Whyte to risk his number one rankings with, and the Colombian comes into the bout on the back of his biggest win in the paid ranks. Rivas traveled to Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York in January and KO’d former World title challenger Bryant Jennings in the final round of their clash, underlining his dangerous potential to World titlists and fellow contenders.

In the United States, action will begin on DAZN at 1:00 p.m. ETwith the full six-fight Matchroom Boxing undercard from The O2 in London.

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