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03/08/2024 - No comments

After a long break, the boxing world’s eyes turn to the glitzy Pharaoh’s Casino in Managua, Nicaragua. The main event? A showdown that’s all about settling scores in the Jr Flyweight division, with Spain’s Jairo Noriega throwing down against Azael Villar from Panama for the WBO Latino Jr Flyweight crown in a 12-round tug of war.

veling Ortega is all geared up to take on Yanissa Castrellon from Panama in a rematch that’s got the hometown crowd oexcited. Ortega’s not just fighting for the WBO Latino Female Jr Flyweight title; she’s fighting to flip the script on her last encounter with Castrellon.

And let’s not forget the third title tangle, featuring Honduras’ Gerardo Sanchez squaring off with Mexico’s Edwin Cano for the WBO Latino minimum weight title, set to unfold over 8 rounds of non-stop action.

The bell rings at 9 PM EST, with all the thrills streaming live on ESPN+ for the US audience and ESPN Knockout for the Latin American fans. And for those who love the pre-fight hype, the full undercard weigh-in results are ready to stir up some excitement.

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Main Event 12 Rounds WBO Latino Jr Flyweight Title

Azael “Candelilla” Villar: 107
Jairo “El Leñador” Noriega: 107.2

Co-Main Rematch 8 Rounds WBO Latino Female Jr Flyweight Title

Eveling “La Colocha” Ortega: 107
Yanissa “Reckless” Castrellon: 107

8 Rounds Welterweights

Harvin Aguirre: 146.2
Josue Alvarado 145

8 Rounds WBO Latino Minimum weight Title

Gerardo “Chocolate” Sanchez: 104.6
Edwin “Canito” Cano: 104.2

6 Rounds Minimum weights

Michael “Hitman” Carmona: 104.6
Tomas Villar: 104

4 Rounds Heavyweights

Jeffrey Gonzalez: 221
Harris Vargas: 255.2

4 Rounds Superflyweights

Richard Fernandez Jr: 115
Samuel Perez: 112.6

4 Rounds Featherweights

Moises Mora: 125
Emmanuel Ordoñez: 125

4 Rounds Flyweights

Miguel Estrada: 109.8
Bagner De Leon Lopez: 108