The World Boxing Organization (WBO) will oversee four major fights this week around the world, including a world championship bout.
Starting on Thursday, Jen 14 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japon, seventh ranked Hiroaki Teshigawara (16-2-2, 9 Ko), nan Tokyo, will defend his WBO Asia-Pacific Bantamweight title against the two-time world title challenger Teiru Kinoshita (26-2-1, 9 Ko), of Kobe.
In the same card, 12th ranked Ryuichi Funai (29-7, 20 Ko), soti nan Tokyo, will face former world champion Warlito Parrenas (26-7-1, 23 Ko), from Philippines, for the vacant WBO Asia-Pacific Jr. Bantamweight belt. Both fights are scheduled for 12 round as part of a event promoted by Dangan Boxing.
Also on Thursday, but in Indio, California, Filipino Mercedito Gesta (31-2-2, 17 Ko) will battle Robert Manzanarez (36-1, 29 Ko), of Arizona, for the vacant WBO NABO Lightweight title, nan yon 10 round clash.
Evènman an, which will take place at Fantasy Springs Casino, is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, and will feature a live broadcast on ESPN, kòmanse nan 8:30 p.m. Tan lès (5:30 p.m. Pacific time).
Pandan se tan, nan Samdi, Jen 16 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, WBO Jr. Flyweight Champion, Ángel ‘Tito’ Acosta (17-1, 17 Ko), soti nan Puerto Rico, will be making his first title defense, kont 10th klase, and former WBO Youth and Latino champion, Carlos Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 Ko), of Nicaragua, in a schedule 12 wonn batay.
In Puerto Rico, DIRECTV subscribers will be able to see the event through channel 161, OnDIRECTV, kòmanse nan 9 p.m, Eastern time (6:00 p.m. Pacific time). Integrated Sports Media is distributing the card in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH and live-streamed worldwide (excluding Puerto Rico) sou la FITE.TV app and website (www.fite.tv), pou yon pri sijere Yo Vann an Detay nan $34.95.
The event is promoted by Cotto Promotions, in association with H2 Entertainment.