Boxing in a featherweight has long been the central for the Pugilistic Mexican tradition, and Rafael “El Divino” Espinosis is ready to honor this legacy at the Cinco de Mayo weekend.
Espinosis will defend his WBO WBO FEATHER World champion before the former challenge to the world title Edward Vazquez on Sunday, May 4, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Espinoza-vazquez, presented in cooperation with Zanfer Promotions and Dibella Entertainment, will be the factor of the undisputed junior feather duel between the pound icon at the pound of Nayy Inoue and Ramon Cardenas from San Antonio.
Promoted according to the highest rank, in cooperation with Ohashi Promotion, Teiken Promotions and Sampson Boxing, pre -sales tickets are now available, clicking here. Public sales are scheduled for Friday, March 14, at 10.00 pt via axs.com.
Soon information on transmission and basics will be announced.
“Rafael Espinosis is a high featherweight with power and skills to be the world champion for many years, and we are glad that we can present him on such a significant weekend for Mexican boxing,” said Bob Arum, “Edward Vazquez is a arduous, determined claimant who knows that he is his shot. Fans at the T-Mobile Arena are waiting for pleasure, because espinosis divides the spotlight lithe with the incomparable Nayy Inoue on this historic Cinco de Mayo card. “
Espinosis (26-0, 22 KO) built his career almost exclusively in Mexico, after which he shocked the two-time Golden Olympic medalist Robeisa Ramirez for the Crown WBO in December 2023. He stopped in fifth place, attacked the Cuban floor at 12. And secured the majority in the deciding ESPN. In June, he defended his title with TKO in the fourth round over Sergio Chirino, and then in December back with the shoulder, breaking it and stopping six years. Now Espinosis is trying to make his defense of the title of Third World in the great great by Mexican, such as Salvador Sanchez, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel Marquez.
Espinosis said: “I am excited that I can return to the ring, especially in a city where I have always dreamed of fighting in Las Vegas. The fight on the T-Mobile Arena is also a dream come true that gives me even more emotion. Edward Vazquez is a challenging warrior who wants to take what is mine. But I am ready to show him that I am here to become a champion. I can’t wait until May 4 will confirm it again. “
Vazquez (17-2, 4 KO), with Fort Worth in Texas, compiled the 11-0 record before he suffered a highly controversial defeat of parting with a possible world champion Raymond Ford in February 2022. In February 2023 he reflected with four wins. He kept his title with the decision of the majority. He returned to form with the decision on Daniel Bailey in May last year before he blew up Kenneth Taylor in the fourth of October.
Vazquez said: “On May 4, he can’t get here soon. I started boxing at the age of eight and I have been a professional for over nine years. Nothing has been given to me. I deserved for this occasion. Espinosis is a fantastic warrior and a distinguished master, but he never entered the ring with someone like “Kid” Vazquez. “
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