Galal Yafai is on a mission to tear through the ranks and seize the World boxing titles, a quest he advances this Saturday by defending his WBC International Flyweight belt against Agustin Mauro Gauto at BleauLive Theater in the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, with the clash streamed live on DAZN for fight fans across the globe.
Tickets have hit the market, available via Ticketmaster for those eager to witness this showdown live.
Yafai, boasting a record of 6-0 with 4 KOs, claimed the title he’ll defend in Sin City right off the bat in his professional debut back in February 2022 in London, just half a year following his Olympic gold victory for Britain in Tokyo.
The fighter from Birmingham has blazed a trail to a 6-0 record in the pro scene, successfully defending his International title four times. Now, at 31, his string of victories positions him at the seventh spot in the WBC rankings, a standing he also holds with the WBO and IBF.
With Jesse Rodriguez stepping back from the world titles with the latter two organizations, the battlefield is ripe for contenders like Yafai, adding an extra layer of drive to outperform Gauto (21-1 with 15 KOs) and sharpen his skills for the inevitable World title clash.
Yafai, unbothered by rankings, keeps his eye on the ultimate prize – the World championship. “It’s not about rankings for me,” Yafai stated. “At the end of the day, it’s either I’m World champion, or I’m not. That’s what counts.”
The fight night not only showcases Yafai’s defense against Gauto but also packs a punch with a stellar line-up, including a double-header featuring Richardson Hitchins against Gustavo Lemos for the IBF World Jr. Welterweight title eliminator and Diego Pacheco defending his USWBC and WBO International Super-Middleweight titles against Shawn McCalman.
Skye Nicolson aims for the World title in her fight against Sarah Mahfoud for the vacant WBC Featherweight belt. Marc Castro gears up for his first title fight against Abraham Montoya for the vacant WBC Continental Americas Super-Featherweight title, Harley Mederos steps into the ring for his sixth pro fight, and Steven Navarro makes his pro debut, adding to the night’s ineup.
Updated Fight Card:
- Galal Yafai vs. Agustin Mauro Gauto – WBC International Flyweight Title
- Richardson Hitchins vs. Gustavo Lemos – IBF World Jr. Welterweight Title Eliminator
- Diego Pacheco vs. Shawn McCalman – USWBC and WBO International Super-Middleweight Titles
- Skye Nicolson vs. Sarah Mahfoud – Vacant WBC Featherweight Title
- Marc Castro vs. Abraham Montoya – Vacant WBC Continental Americas Super-Featherweight Title
- Harley Mederos vs. Pedro Vicente – Six Rounds Bout
- Steven Navarro vs. Jose Lopez – Pro Debut Super-Flyweight Bout