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Sergio Chirino is set to challenge fellow countryman Rafael Espinoza for the WBO featherweight title, marking the latter's maiden title defense, which he won back in December 2023. The event will take place on June 21 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in Nevada.
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Espinoza comes into the match with a 24-0 record after defeating Robeisy Ramirez in the title fight. Following his first career knockdown, the 30-year-old recovered in the following rounds to find his knockdown in the 12th and secure a majority decision.
Meanwhile, Chirino holds a professional record of 22-1, with 13 of those victories coming via knockout. The 29-year-old enters his first world title fight on a 13-bout winning streak. His only defeat occurred six years ago, against Mauricio Lara.
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On the main card of Ramon Alvarez vs. N. Palacios, Chirino faced Lara. The event took place on Aug. 25, 2018. He failed to respond to the bell for round three, which resulted in a TKO loss.
Check out the full fight between Sergio Chirino and Mauricio Lara below:
On the card, Andres Cortes will look to maintain his perfect record against Abraham Nova, who just lost the WBC super featherweight title to O'Shaquie Foster via split decision in February 2024.
The event includes several thrilling matches with top boxing talent.
Featherweight - Rafael Espinoza (C) vs. Sergio Chirino (WBO featherweight title fight)
Super-featherweight - Andres Cortes vs. Abraham Nova
Middleweight - Troy Isley vs. Javier Martinez
Bantamweight - Floyd Diaz vs. Francisco Pedroza
Junior lightweight - DJ Zamora vs. Jose Antonio Meza
Junior bantamweight - Steven Navarro vs. Juan Pablo Meza
Featherweight - Albert Gonzalez vs. Conrado Martinez
Sergio Chirino previews his fight against Rafael Espinoza
The highly anticipated WBO featherweight title fight between Sergio Chirino and Rafael Espinoza, scheduled for June 21 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in Nevada, will be watched intently by everyone in Mexico.
Prior to the fight, Chirino spoke to the media and expressed his thoughts on fighting his fellow countryman. He said:
''Mexicans have a reputation for having a lot of heart. And whenever there are two of us in the ring, it's a battle. I'm happy for the opportunity, but at the same time, I know I've earned it. I'm going for that belt. I have a lot of experience. There will be a problem in the ring, and that problem is Espinoza. But I will solve that problem and take the victory." [H/t: Marca]
