Boxing fans are in for an exciting lineup of fights from November 7 to 9, with title defenses and key matchups across various locations. Here’s what’s coming up:
On Thursday, November 7, the action kicks off in Montreal, Canada, where Osleys Iglesias (23-1, 19 KOs) will defend his IBO super middleweight title against Petro Ivanov (17-2, 12 KOs) at the Cabaret du Casino. Iglesias has been impressive in recent outings and will look to maintain his momentum against the determined Ivanov. The co-feature of the night sees former title challenger Steven Butler facing Diego Chaves at middleweight. Fans can also catch Leila Beaudoin defending her WBO International super featherweight title against Gabriela Bouvier, adding further excitement to a stacked card.
Friday, November 8, will see undefeated lightweight prospect Keyshawn Davis (10-0, 7 KOs) take center stage in Norfolk, Virginia, as he goes up against Gustavo Daniel Lemos (28-0, 18 KOs) at the Scope Arena. This fight represents a significant challenge for Davis, who is eager to solidify his reputation as one of the top young talents in the division. The card also features Troy Isley taking on Tyler Howard at middleweight and Ra’eese Aleem meeting Derlyn Hernandez-Gerarldo at featherweight. With other matchups including Kelvin Davis versus Yeis Gabriel Solano at junior welterweight, this event promises to showcase emerging talents.
The main highlight of the week is on Saturday, November 9, when Jaron “Boots” Ennis (32-0, 29 KOs) defends his IBF welterweight title in a rematch against Karen Chukhadzhian (24-2, 13 KOs) at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Ennis won their first meeting by unanimous decision, but he’s determined to put on an even more dominant display this time around, aiming for a knockout. The co-feature will see Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez (19-0, 13 KOs) defending his WBC super flyweight title against interim champion Pedro Guevara (40-3-1, 22 KOs), adding another layer of high-stakes action to the card. Raymond Ford (15-0-1, 8 KOs) faces Orlando Gonzalez (19-1, 12 KOs) at super featherweight, and Khalil Coe (6-0-1, 4 KOs) takes on Manuel Gallegos (19-2, 16 KOs) at light heavyweight, making for a compelling night of boxing.
Also on Saturday, fans can tune into a showdown in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, where former super lightweight champion Subriel Matias (19-1, 19 KOs) battles Roberto Ramirez (15-2, 11 KOs) at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez. Matias is looking to bounce back and make a statement as he eyes a return to the top of the division. The card features a number of strong undercard bouts, including Jeyvier Cintron taking on Rashib Martinez Valadez for the vacant WBO International bantamweight title and Alfredo Santiago defending his NABO super lightweight belt against Pedro Campa.
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