Ah, the sweet science of boxing, where old pals reunite not for a casual catch-up but to lovingly exchange leather in the squared circle. This time, it’s Mexican Olympian Lindolfo Delgado and his old sparring buddy, Carlos Sanchez, deciding to play a slightly more intense game of tag on Friday, March 29, at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona. It’s not your average playground tiff, though; it’s a 10-round junior welterweight bout with more at stake than just childhood bragging rights.
This little get-together is merely a prelude to the evening’s main spectacle, featuring Oscar Valdez and Liam Wilson in a 12-round tussle for the junior lightweight limelight, and let’s not forget the minimumweight queens, Seniesa Estrada and Yokasta Valle, duking it out for the undisputed title. It’s a full-on carnival of fists, streamed for your viewing pleasure on ESPN+, courtesy of Top Rank and their pals at No Limit Boxing. Tickets are flying off the digital shelves at Ticketmaster.com, because who wouldn’t want to witness this reunion?
Delgado (19-0, 14 KOs), fresh off turning the junior welterweight division into his personal runway with victories that left his opponents looking like they’d walked into a glass door, is back to add another highlight to his blooming reel. Meanwhile, Sanchez (25-2, 19 KOs), a former amateur standout with a couple of hiccups against Pedro Campa and Steve Claggett, is fresh from a win over Carlos Diaz and looking to spoil Delgado’s homecoming party.
After a strenuous day of shadowboxing and mitt work, Delgado waxed poetic about his upcoming dance with Sanchez, reminiscing about their youthful spars like they were frolicking in the fields of yore. He’s all about self-love these days, focusing on twirling better in the ring and making his punches kiss the target with more tenderness and precision.
So, dear fight aficionados, who’s your money on in this heartwarming tale of friendship turned fisticuffs? Will Delgado’s star continue to rise, or will Sanchez pen a new chapter in this nostalgic narrative?
When and Where to Watch the Brawl:
- Date: Friday, March 29 (Mark it, or you’ll be the one getting punched… by regret!)
- Start Time: USA – Time’s a mystery, UK – Still a mystery (Stay tuned, time travelers!)
- Streaming: ESPN+ (Because where else would you watch such an emotional rollercoaster?)
- Venue: Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona (The only diamond worth fighting in!)