On November 15 at Area Potosí in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai will headline a High Rank Promotions card.
High Rank have been largely within the press for not having a TV deal since their long-term cope with ESPN expired in the summertime.
The confusion surrounding the shortage of a TV deal continues to rumble on, however this world title battle, all be it with no streaming particulars introduced but, is seemingly a optimistic signal – many identified fighters are staying with Bob Arum & co and showing on this card in Mexico.
Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai introduced by High Rank for Nov. 15
Espinoza (27-0, 23 KOs) will likely be defending his world title in Mexico for the primary time. Khegai (23-2-1, 14 KOs) will likely be receiving his world title shot, regardless of shedding to Joet Gonzalez earlier this yr.
Within the tremendous light-weight co-feature, an all-Mexican conflict will see the gifted, undefeated Lindolfo Delgado (23-0, 16 KOs) face Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela (31-4-1, 17 KOs) in an IBF world title eliminator.
Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai – remainder of the cardboard
U.S. Olympic silver medalist Richard Torrez Jr (13-0, 11 KOs) will likely be returning to motion, dealing with Czech veteran Tomas Salek (23-7,14 KOs) in a 10-round heavyweight showdown.
Unbeaten tremendous light-weight fighter, Emiliano Fernando Vargas (15-0, 13 KOs), is about to battle in his first scheduled 10-round contest vs Jonathan Montrel (19-3, 13 KOs).
Tremendous featherweight prospect Julian “El Pure” Montalvo (4-0, 3 KOs) can be again in motion in a six-rounder towards an opponent to be named.
Bob Arum, Espinoza and Khegai react to battle affirmation
Praising Espinoza and waiting for the battle, High Rank Chairman Bob Arum stated:
“Rafael Espinoza is a novel expertise, a 6-foot-1 featherweight with devastating knockout energy in both hand. He’s a dominant drive, however I count on Arnold Khegai to be a formidable take a look at.”
“San Luis Potosí is a good battle city, and I’m thrilled that the Mexican followers could have a chance to see a number of future world champions in motion on the undercard,” added Arum.
“I’m completely satisfied and anxious to get again into the ring as a result of it is going to be in my nation, with my individuals. I need to show new instruments from my arsenal. I do know Arnold Khegai is robust, however that’s motivating me to maintain demonstrating that I’m prepared for large issues. I can’t watch for the assist from the Mexican followers,” stated Espinoza.
Regardless of being the possible huge outsider on battle night time, Khegai has made it clear he’s coming for the title:
“When my staff talked about Rafael Espinoza as an opponent, I instructed them to do no matter it takes to make the battle,” Khegai stated. “I’ve had an extended journey in boxing, and that is the chance of a lifetime. I’m coming to Mexico to spoil his homecoming.”
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