Ex-champ Miguel Vazquez to headline in Monterrey

Press Release

16/09/2021

Ex-champ Miguel Vazquez to headline in Monterrey

MTK Global and Miura Boxing announced another boxing event taking place in in Monterrey, Mexico next month. The card will take place at the Verite Social Venue on Saturday October 2nd, and will be broadcast live in the US on ESPN+, and worldwide on IFL TV.  Former IBF lightweight champion Miguel Vazquez (43-10, 17 KOs) will be looking to move another step closer to another title shot when he meets former Oliver Flores (30-3-2, 19 KOs). Heavyweight Brandon Moore (9-0, 5 KOs) is back, facing Jesus Angel Nerio (15-9-1, 6 KOs), while hard-hitting Jimerr Espinosa (10-0, 9 KOs) goes up against Jose Luis Melendez (14-7-2, 8 KOs).
 
For the first time, the event will also be broadcast on Combate Space in Latin America, one of the biggest networks in the region, giving even more fans the opportunity to watch the action-packed show.
 
ADDITIONAL BOUTS
 
Neslan Machado (17-0, 8 KOs) is back, squaring off with Alan Salazar (11-8-1, 3 KOs), Christian Uruzquieta (19-4-2, 7 KOs) collides with Juan Ocura (13-15-2, 6 KOs), and teenager sensation Jonathan Lopez (4-0, 2 KOs) fights Jorge Amaya (6-1, 3 KOs).
 
A number of other are looking for opponents and hope to be in action on the undercard, including Julio Luna (15-0-2, 8 KOs), Christopher Florez (4-1, 4 KOs), Jonathan Romero (33-1, 19 KOs), Aaron Silva (6-0, 5 KOs), Hendri Cedeno (2-0, 2 KOs) and Mikhali Montgomery (2-0, 1 KO).
 
MTK Global’s Manager of Latin American Operations Mariana Caballero said: “We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Miura Boxing once again for another huge event. It was a card to remember earlier this year when we joined forces for our first co-promotion, and we’re confident that the card next month will be even bigger, and better.
 
“Some of MTK Global’s best fighters like Miguel Vazquez, Neslan Machado, Jonathan Lopez and Christopher Florez will be on the show, along with some of Miura’s talented stable, so we can’t wait to see what transpires.”
 
Miura’s Manuel Garrido said: “We can’t wait to partner with MTK Global again to bring this card to Monterrey in October. “Our stable has gone from strength to strength this year, and we’re looking forward to seeing them showcase their skills on the huge show. Just like our first co-promotion back in April, this will be a must-see event, so I urge fans to tune in and witness some of the best fighters from Mexico and beyond.”