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.
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“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. “
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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