Rafael Espinoza is about to defend his WBO featherweight title in opposition to fellow Mexican Sergio Chirino on June 21, as introduced by Prime Rank on Friday.
The bout will headline a Prime Rank Boxing occasion on ESPN+ on the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, confirming earlier stories.
The principle card may also function two 10-round matches: junior lightweights Andres Cortes dealing with Abraham Nova within the co-main occasion, and middleweight prospects Troy Isley and Javier Martinez, who had been novice rivals, squaring off within the opener.
Espinoza (24-0, 20 KOs), 30, was comparatively unknown earlier than his dramatic upset win over Robeisy Ramirez in December, a struggle of the yr contender in 2023, the place each fighters had been knocked down and Espinoza gained by majority resolution.
Though a right away rematch with Ramirez was initially deliberate, Espinoza selected to have one title protection first. He’ll struggle Chirino, whereas Ramirez (13-2, 8 KOs) is about for an interim bout on June 29. If each win, a rematch is predicted within the fall, in accordance with Prime Rank.
Chirino (22-1, 13 KOs), 29, suffered his solely loss through second-round knockout in 2018 to Mauricio Lara, who later gained the WBA featherweight title.
Within the co-main occasion, Abraham Nova (23-2, 16 KOs), 30, from Albany, New York, will tackle Andres Cortes (21-0, 12 KOs), 26, from Las Vegas, in a extremely anticipated junior light-weight conflict.
“We’re thrilled to be doing our first present on the lovely Fontainebleau Las Vegas,” Prime Rank chairman Bob Arum mentioned.
“Espinoza may be Mexico’s subsequent nice champion, however he has a troublesome task in Chirino. Andres Cortes and Abraham Nova is a superb grudge match, and the winner can be in nice place to problem for a world title.”
What’s the prize cash for this week’s boxing match?
The purse for the upcoming struggle between Espinoza and Chirino has not been introduced but.
