The undercard of Subriel Matias’ IBF title safeguard against Liam Paro on June 15 is meeting up with three Mexico-Puerto Rico conflicts, including Heavenly messenger Fierro-Alfredo Santiago and Yankiel Rivera-Victor Sandoval. New signings Stephanie Piñeiro and William Ortiz will likewise proceed with their ace processes at Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu in Manati, Puerto Rico live overall on DAZN.
Fierro (22-1-2, 17 KOs), a previous lightweight, is battling at 140 pounds interestingly. The 25-year-old came out on top for his most memorable championship in Puerto Rico with a circle back KO prevail upon previous title holder Alberto Machado – moving off the material in the first and second adjusts to win behind a left hand in the 6th. ‘Tashiro’ effectively protected that title multiple times, most as of late in Tijuana in September with a split choice success over Brayan Zamarripa, however presently hopes to establish a connection at 140.
“I feel exceptionally eager to get back to the ring and, surprisingly, more so in Puerto Rico, where quite a while back I was delegated WBO NABO champion, and what preferable way over to return against an extraordinary opponent in Alfredo for one more title at 140 pounds,” Fierro said. “It will be an extraordinary battle, Mexico versus Puerto Rico, where I come to rehash similar story from quite a while back however this time much better.”
Santiago (14-2, 6 KOs) battles at 140 for the second time in his vocation and gets back to activity interestingly since scoring a first-round stoppage of Karl Dargan in Minneapolis in June 2022. The Dominican-conceived, Puerto Rico-based 29-year-old recently tested Devin Haney for the WBC world lightweight title (Haney won a wide consistent choice), and is hoping to accomplish a correspondingly undeniable level against Fierro.
“Heavenly messenger is an incredible Mexican rival,” Santiago said. “I was brought into the world in Moca, a modest community in the Dominican Republic, however I’ve lived in Puerto Rico for a long time. I have made all my expert enclosing profession here Puerto Rico. I’m not letting Mr. Fierro come to my subsequent home and beat me. That essentially won’t occur. Not before my kin. I see you all on June 15. We are so prepared!!”
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“Each time two warriors from Mexico and Puerto Rico step into the ring, incredible things occur,” Rivera said. “Mexico and Puerto Rico have a well established boxing competition that has obtained incredible status throughout the long term. I’m glad to say that I as of now have a place with that practice. On June 15, I will have the valuable chance to keep on adding to the Mexico versus Puerto Rico competition.
“I face an extreme and muddled rival in Victor Sandoval, who has generally my regard and for who I’m preparing likewise. In particular, I will have the chance to confront this extraordinary test before my kin. I as of now can feel the energy that will fill that sold out field. It will be a genuine distinction to address Puerto Rico in a battle against a Mexican champion before my kin. We are a nation of boxing. We will show it come June 15. Vamos Arriba, Boricua!”
Sandoval (37-4, 23 KOs) is entering his 42nd battle barely short of his 27th birthday celebration. “Camp for this battle is going perfectly,” said Sandoval. “On June 15, there will be just a single victor and that champ will be me. Viva Mexico!”
Unbeaten Puerto Ricans Piñeiro (6-0, 2 KOs) and Ortiz (5-0, 4 KOs) reported co-limited time manages Matchroom yesterday, and today they are affirmed for the June 15 card. Piñeiro battles for her most memorable star titles on the evening, taking on Mexico’s Diana Tapia (7-1 2 KOs). Ortiz battles for the 6th time in the paid positions, and does as such more than six rounds at very lightweight against individual Puerto Rican Luis Gonzalez (5-2, 4 KOs)
“I feel respected to be essential for a particularly significant match on June 15 in Manati,” said Piñeiro. “Tapia is an incredible contender, and we are preparing hard to confront the most ideal variant of her. We will put on an incredible act. It will be an exemplary Puerto Rico versus Mexico fight. One bit nearer to a big showdown match.
“I have prepared exceptionally difficult to get where I’m,” Tapia said, “and come June 15, I will be bringing the belts back home to Mexico with me.”
“We might want to say thanks to Eddie Hearn and everybody at Matchroom for this open door, alongside the WBA and WBO,” said Tapia’s advertiser, Daniel Otter of Three Lions Advancements. “Diana looks astounding in preparing, and we are certain she will take care of Stephanie and turned into the new WBA Mainland Americas and WBO Global boss.”
“I’m extremely glad to be battling before my kin of Puerto Rico by and by, particularly this time since I’m battling on a world stage level occasion!” said Ortiz.
“June 15 in Puerto Rico vows to be a splendid evening of boxing,” said advertiser Eddie Hearn. “The headliner will be a conflict, and with three Puerto Rico versus Mexico title fights added to the card, this will be constant activity from first chime to endure.”