The World Boxing Organization (WBO) will oversee four major fights this week around the world, including a world championship bout.
Starting on Thursday, Tháng sáu 14 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Sơn mài Nhật, seventh ranked Hiroaki Teshigawara (16-2-2, 9 Kos), Tokyo, will defend his WBO Asia-Pacific Bantamweight title against the two-time world title challenger Teiru Kinoshita (26-2-1, 9 Kos), of Kobe.
In the same card, 12th ranked Ryuichi Funai (29-7, 20 Kos), từ Tokyo, will face former world champion Warlito Parrenas (26-7-1, 23 Kos), 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 Kos) will battle Robert Manzanarez (36-1, 29 Kos), of Arizona, for the vacant WBO NABO Lightweight title, trong một 10 round clash.
Các sự kiện, which will take place at Fantasy Springs Casino, is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, and will feature a live broadcast on ESPN, bắt đầu từ 8:30 giờ chiều. Miền Đông (5:30 giờ chiều. Pacific time).
Trong khi đó, vào thứ bảy, Tháng sáu 16 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, WBO Jr. Flyweight Champion, Ángel ‘Tito’ Acosta (17-1, 17 Kos), từ Puerto Rico, will be making his first title defense, chống lại 10th xếp hạng, and former WBO Youth and Latino champion, Carlos Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 Kos), of Nicaragua, in a schedule 12 chiến vòng.
Ở Puerto Rico, DIRECTV subscribers will be able to see the event through channel 161, OnDIRECTV, bắt đầu từ 9 giờ chiều, Eastern time (6:00 giờ chiều. 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) ở trên FITE.TV app and website (www.fite.tv), for a suggested retail price of $34.95.
The event is promoted by Cotto Promotions, in association with H2 Entertainment.