Espinoza-Chirino, Andres Cortes-Abraham Nova & Troy Isley-Javier Martinez headline a stacked card from Fontainebleau Las Vegas LIVE on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza aims to keep his WBO featherweight crown from the clutches of Sergio Chirino in the hallowed halls of BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau, Las Vegas this Friday.
The stage is set for Rafael Espinoza to strut his stuff and shield his newly-acquired title from Sergio Chirino’s hungry grasp. This showdown is just the tip of the iceberg in a night promised to be filled with gloves and glory, with the co-feature flinging Andres “Savage” Cortes against Abraham “El Super” Nova in a junior lightweight scrap that’s anything but friendly.
Meanwhile, the undercard isn’t pulling any punches either. Middleweights Troy Isley and Javier Martinez are set to rekindle their amateur rivalry turned professional beef in a 10-round melee that’s more about settling old scores than anything else.
The event will stream exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ and will cross the pond via Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, promising a full card of fistic fireworks.
During the press warm-up on Wednesday, Espinoza shared, “I’m pumped. My heart’s practically leaping out of my chest. This isn’t just another fight; it’s the embodiment of my boxing dreams turning into reality.”
Chirino wasn’t shy about his intentions either, hinting, “When two Mexicans clash in the ring, expect a spectacle. And oh, there will be a surprise.”
Cortes threw down the verbal gauntlet, declaring, “I spoke this fight into existence. Careful what you wish for, right?”
Nova, undeterred by his underdog status, was all confidence. “Everyone’s sleeping on my skills. Come Friday, I’ll wake them up. It’s time my fists put the naysayers to bed.”
As for Isley, it’s all about redemption. “This isn’t just a fight; it’s personal. He’s standing in the way of my dream, and I plan to bulldoze right through.”
Martinez, echoing the sentiment, stated, “This is the pros, and I’m here to prove I’m better at this level.”
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, June 21
- First Bell: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
- Streaming: ESPN+ (USA), Sky Sports (UK and Ireland)
- Venue: BleauLive Theater, Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Updated Fight Card:
- Rafael Espinoza vs. Sergio Chirino — 12 rounds, for Espinoza’s WBO Featherweight World Title
- Andres Cortes vs. Abraham Nova — 10 rounds, for the vacant NABO Junior Lightweight Title
- Troy Isley vs. Javier Martinez — 10 rounds, for the vacant NABO Middleweight Title
- Floyd Diaz vs. Francisco Pedroza — 8 rounds, Bantamweight
- DJ Zamora vs. Jose Antonio Meza — 8 rounds, Junior Lightweight
- Steven Navarro vs. Juan Pablo Meza — 6 rounds, Junior Bantamweight
- Albert Gonzalez vs. Conrado Martinez — 6 rounds, Featherweight
- Bryan Polaco vs. Richard Acevedo — 6 rounds, Middleweight