There has been a late addition to the July 15th show booked for the Masonic Temple in Detroit, which will be broadcast by the DAZN. It will be an interesting bantamweight fight between hometowner Ja’Rico O’Quinn (pictured) and tough Venezuelan Carlos Mujica. The main event that night features Alycia Baumgardner defending world super featherweight championship agasinst ex-title holder Christina Linardatou. O'Quinn is 15-1-1 but hasn't fought since April 2022.  Meanwhile, Mujica (8-2) is two months removed from a quality win, defeating Puerto Rico's Emmanuel Rodriguez (13-2) by knockout in the seventh round. 

 

The 27 year-old Mujica, a native of Portuguesa state in Venezuela, has a knockout rate 20% but has amassed a three-fight winning streak in his five most recent fights.  “El Pirata” has made known through his official Instagram account that he is doing his preparation camp in Las Vegas, under the tutelage of trainer, Jayson Gallegos at the Las Vegas Fight Club gym. 

 

Prior to the confrontation he said he felt prepared for this important fight in his career and also thanked his team for getting this opportunity.  “We are back. Now I will be fighting on this great DAZN platform. We prepare ourselves thoroughly for these big challenges. We are ready for the battle. Let’s go. See you July 15th in Detroit,” he said. 

 

O'Quinn's last bout was in April of last year, where he defeated Filipino Joberth Alvarez (20-2) by unanimous decision.