In Saturday's ten-round lightweight co-feature on ESPN, Raymond Muratalla (20-0, 16 KOs) will face former 130-pound champion Tevin Farmer (pictured). The fight takes place  at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Farmer (33-5-1, 8 KOs) has now won three straight since taking a three-year hiatus from 2020 through 2023.

 

Tevin Farmer: “I’m excited. A lot of people might judge me based on my last {big} fight, when I fought Joseph Diaz Jr. There were a lot of medical issues, but we got it straightened out. I worked my butt off from 2020 until now. I had to take a couple of fights at a lower level to get back to where I needed to be. I understand the process. It’s not always easy. So, I’m coming to dominate.”

 

“There’s levels to this. There are steps he should have taken. For him to take such a big step is brave of him. He’s really brave. Maybe his team sees flaws in me that they think they can handle. I thank them for taking this fight. But I don’t know if I would have taken the fight if I were him.”

 

Raymond Muratalla: “Come Saturday night, I’ve got to make a statement so I can get these title shots that I want. I’m ready for it. I’ve been putting in the work. And I can’t wait to show you all on Saturday. I’m ready for a title shot. He’s a good fighter. But I just think I’m on another level now. It’s going to show Saturday night.” 

 

"I can’t count how many new sparring partners I’ve had. And they’re all southpaws. So, I’m fully prepared for this fight. There were too many guys to count. Different styles. Different height and weight. Big guys, small guys, and fast guys. So, whatever he brings, I’ll be ready for it.”