Oscar De La Hoya`s Golden Boy Promotions brings boxing to the Frank Erwin Center tomorrow night. The aptly titled Lightweight Lightning card features several names at 135 pounds.
Former champ and Austin resident Jesus Chavez takes on tough Michael Katsidis. Katsidis likes to wear a Gladiator-style helmet on his way to the ring and has an entertaining offensive style.
Former champ and Olympic Gold Medalist for Cuba, Joel Casamayor takes on another former champ in Julio Diaz. Casamayor lost his belts to the current champion Juan Manuel Marquez.
In the main event, undefeated Edwin Valero takes on Antonio Pitalua for the WBC Interim World Lightweight belt. This will be Valero`s first fight in America after he was suspended following a failed MRI. Valero`s punching power, questionable chin, and lack of defense have made him a fan favorite. However, a skull fracture as a result of a motorcycle crash without a helmet has kept him from getting a license in the United States. Fighting mostly in South America and Japan, Valero was recently cleared to fight in Texas. Much as when Evander Holyfield was suspended in Nevada, Texas appears to be willing to let anyone fight.
While the upset is appealing, I think Valero wins this trinket.
The fight will be on HBO PPV or here
Former champ and Austin resident Jesus Chavez takes on tough Michael Katsidis. Katsidis likes to wear a Gladiator-style helmet on his way to the ring and has an entertaining offensive style.
Former champ and Olympic Gold Medalist for Cuba, Joel Casamayor takes on another former champ in Julio Diaz. Casamayor lost his belts to the current champion Juan Manuel Marquez.
In the main event, undefeated Edwin Valero takes on Antonio Pitalua for the WBC Interim World Lightweight belt. This will be Valero`s first fight in America after he was suspended following a failed MRI. Valero`s punching power, questionable chin, and lack of defense have made him a fan favorite. However, a skull fracture as a result of a motorcycle crash without a helmet has kept him from getting a license in the United States. Fighting mostly in South America and Japan, Valero was recently cleared to fight in Texas. Much as when Evander Holyfield was suspended in Nevada, Texas appears to be willing to let anyone fight.
While the upset is appealing, I think Valero wins this trinket.
The fight will be on HBO PPV or here
WBC Interim Lightweight Championship Fight (135 lbs)
Here are the latest odds
Edwin Valero
Record: 24-0
Age: 27
Height: 5ft 6in
Antonio Pitalua
Record: 46-3
Age: 39
Height: 5ft 7in
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