Matchroom and DAZN announced two new shows today as Hiroto Kyoguchi will defend his WBA Super and Ring Magazine world lightweight titles against Esteban Bermudez at Arena Coliseo in Mexico City, Mexico, on Friday, June 10, live worldwide on DAZNin the latest Matchroom and DAZN series in Mexico, featuring Canelo Promotion and Clase Y Talento and then Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez will defend his WBC World Super-Flyweight title against Srisaket Sor Rungvisai on Wednesday. June 7, 25 at Tech Port Arena in San Antonio, live worldwide on DAZN (excluding Uzbekistan and Thailand) and led four stacked headers in the World title action.
Kyoguchi (15-0 10 KOs) brings the titles he won from Heikie Buddler in December 2018 to the fourth row and welcomes back to the ring after his entertaining battle with pocket rockets Axel Aragon Vega in Dallas in March 2021 ended when the challenger was forced to retire with a hand injury in the fifth round.
The Japanese, who previously defended the title in a row winning against Tanawat Nakoon and Tetsuya Hisada in June and October 2020 in his homeland, fought in Mexico for the first time in the paid division. salary and do so against a hungry opponent.
Bermudez (14-3-2 10 KOs) holds the WBA Regular title after beating the first champ of his career to defending champion Carlos Canizales – beating the belt holder late in the sixth round before knocking him out ta out with 23 seconds left in the session match. The 26-year-old will be fired to rise to the Super Champion ranks and tear off the coveted Ring Magazine strap from Kyoguchi, and the king guard knows he’ll be in for a big test on June 10 when he longs for the unification that is happening.
“I have always dreamed of fighting in Mexico because the Mexican style has influenced me a lot,” said Kyoguchi. “It was a great opportunity to show my boxing in that country against an opponent like Esteban Bermudez. Regarding the unification fight, I think it’s my duty as the absolute champion.”
“He’s an excellent champion but he’s weak with so many injuries – I’ve been waiting for him for a year to fight me!” Bermudez said. “I live off boxing, and I’ve needed this fight for a long time. I was at the training camp for this battle, and he was coming to my hometown; The title is still here. ”
Two weeks later, the focus shifted to a monster card in San Antonio, as Rodriguez (15-0 10 KOs) made his first title defense, which he won brilliantly in February, beating home former world dominator Carlos Cuadras is on his way to becoming the youngest player current World Champion in just his 15th professional game. ‘Bam’ will get a hero’s welcome on home turf as he steps over the ropes in San Antonio for the first time as world king and also for the third time in his career, boxing just before his door in the third and fifth games of June 2017 and March 2018 respectively.
The 22-year-old could hardly face a tougher test when he first got on the belt before facing two-time former champion Super-Fly Rungvisai (50-5-1 43 KOs). The Thailand star had to face Cuadras in a long-awaited rematch for the title in San Diego, only when Rungvisai fell ill and was replaced by the young champion coming on the fore. The 35-year-old has a third chance to get his hands on the coveted green and gold strap, first holding the belt in 2013 and then winning it back against Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez three times. the following year.
“Fighting a guy like Rungvisai would take me to the next level,” says Rodriguez. “He is a great fighter, but this is my moment. You must take risks in this sport; Remarkable fighters do. They said it was a risk for me to compete in a World title in a short time, and now they say it’s a risk for a fighter like Rungvisai, but here’s what I do. want. These are the types of fights you need so that you can be remembered by your fans long after your career is successful.
“I always said that my brother and I were going to bring the big battles back to San Antonio, that was just the beginning. We’re so proud to be from this city, and we get that love back from the people there, so it’s going to be a special night. ”
Coach Robert Garcia said: “Jesse may be the youngest world champion right now, but this is a match where he can prove that he belongs to the best in boxing,” coach Robert Garcia said. Coach Robert Garcia said. “We have a lot of respect for Rungvisai. We know what he’s capable of, and he’s a great fighter, but I also know what Jesse is capable of. I believe in him, and I know he’s ready for this.”
“I am very excited about this opportunity to fight for the WBC World title,” said Rungvisai. “I will do my best to win the WBC World belt and become the first three-time WBC World Champion in Thailand’s history. Thank you so much to Matchroom, DAZN and WBC for this opportunity. “
Rodriguez and Rungvisai lead a stellar night of action with three other Worlds titles on the bill, with Julio Cesar Martinez and McWilliams Arroyo starting where they left off their shortened shootout for the WBC title. Martinez’s Flyweight world, where both men reached goal in the opening round, and Arroyo faced each other again in the second round, before the New Hampshire bout in November was halted after Arroyo suffered an injury. Unpleasant cuts caused by accidental head impact.
Arroyo (21-4 16 KOs) has been out of action since that night, while Martinez (18-2 14 KOs) bravely rolled the dice to take on the superb modern Chocolatito as a headline act of the night. Rodriguez won the title.
The number three world title clash on multiple cards will see IBF and WBA World Bantamweight champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev defend his title against Ronny Rios. Rios (33-3 16 KOs), mandatory challenger for the WBA crown, claimed the title for the second time in his 36th career after challenging Rey Vargas for the WBC belt at 122lbs in August 2016 In November, the pair were scheduled to meet in New Hampshire, but COVID knocked Rios out and late challenger Jose Velasquez took his place. Akhmadaliev (10-0 7 KOs) retained the title as he almost died on the cards, coming out on top for the third time in a row in his 10th professional match and finishing second as World Champion.
The fourth match on the card has the most belts, as undisputed Welterweight champion Jessica McCaskill makes a third defense of all her marbles at 147lbs. McCaskill (11-2 4 KOs) rips the belt from longtime ruler Cecilia Braekhus on the streets of Downtown Tulsa in August 2020 and sees off the Norwegian in a rematch for her first defense in March 2021. Chicagoan scored her fourth career goal in her second defense in December, ending Kandi Wyatt’s challenge in the seventh game, and will face an upcoming opponent. named in San Antonio.
Mexico’s bot lane is forming very well, supporting what promises to be an explosive event when a hot talent cast led by Jorge Casateda meets Mexico City’s Eduardo Hernandez for the WBC Silver Super title- Lightweight. Texan Casateda (15-1 11 KOs) has upset the apple cart in his last two games, first conceding a decisive majority goal against undefeated Otha Jones III in Florida in April 2021 and then going travel to London, England, to receive another ‘0’ by defeating Youssef Khoumari in October, again by majority decision.
A hot, talented cast led by Jorge Casateda will support what promises to be a major explosive event. Texan Casateda (15-1 11 KOs) has upset apple carts in his last two games, first conceding a decisive majority against undefeated Otha Jones III in Florida in April 2021 and then going travel to London, England, to receive another ‘0’ by defeating Youssef Khoumari in October, again by majority decision, and his opponent will be announced soon.
Diego Pacheco (14-0 11 KOs) continues to be a must-see talent, and the 21-year-old marked another major milestone as he stretched his legs over ten laps for the first time against an opponent. named.
Promoter Eddie Hearn said: “June is looking hot with two great shows. “Kyoguchi- Bermudez was a great battle. Hiroto is hunting for unity at 108lbs, but he will finish his hand with Esteban, who has proven he has devastating power – it will be a great night in Mexico City.
“For June 25 in San Antonio – what can we say? It’s a four-game title match of World title action, with four matches that can title any card. I am delighted to see Jesse has the opportunity to head home as a World champion, and face what kind of enemy the legend of Thailand Rungvisai is.
“Martinez-Arroyo is a long story that both men want to end in an emphatic style; MJ is one of the best World Champions out there and is looking to make that claim win to draw his team champions together – and after a great series of matches. for women’s boxing in recent months, continues this weekend in New York with Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, the undisputed welterweight rulers will want to prove she’s one of the best. most available. ”
