In a scintillating showdown undefeated Panamanian sensation Rafael Pedroza (15-0, 11 KOs) takes on San Antonio’s own Ramon Cardenas (22-1, 11 KOs) in the 10-round super bantamweight main event as part of SHOBOX: The New Generation’s telecast live from Boeing Center at Tech Point in San Antonio, Texas.
Pedroza, boasting a perfect record, ventures outside Panama for the first time, but he’s no stranger to the limelight. With a stellar amateur background including a showdown against current WBO Featherweight Champion Robeisy Ramirez, he’s poised to take the world by storm. On the other hand, Cardenas, with a record of, will be counting on the home crowd as he looks to extend his 10-bout winning streak.
The co-main event showcases a tantalizing duel between Argentine powerhouse Mirco Cuello (12-0, 11 KOs), and LA’s undefeated Rudy Garcia (13-0-1, 2 KOs). Plus, the night will kick off with KO specialist Freudis Rojas (11-0, 11 KOs) taking on California’s Saul Bustos (15-1-1, 8 KOs) in a contest that is sure to set the stage on fire.
“All three of these matchups are classic 50-50 bouts that epitomize SHOBOX’s commitment to showcasing boxing’s best up-and-comers,” said Gordon Hall, the series executive producer. He believes the main event could redefine the landscape of the 122-pound division, hinting at a potentially career-changing night for the winner.
Main card:
▪️Rafael Pedroza vs. Ramon Cardenas, 10 rounds, junior featherweight ▪️Mirco Cuello vs. Rudy Garcia, 10 rounds, featherweight ▪️Freudis Rojas vs. Saul Bustos, 8 rounds, welterweight
Undercard:
▪️Felix Garcia vs. Joseph Johnson, 4 rounds, bantamweight ▪️Dagoberto Nevarez vs. Alejandro Avalos, 4 rounds, super middleweight ▪️Arturo Ramos vs. Bryan Springs, 4 rounds, junior welterweight ▪️Jose Antonio Ruiz vs. Felipe Hernandez, 4 rounds, bantamweight ▪️Ravven Brown vs. Kavarcia Polk, 4 rounds, featherweight
