The lightweight world champion of the International Boxing Federation (IBF), Mexico's Miguel Vazquez, jumped on a plane this past Friday to travel to Macau for the upcoming defense of his title against unbeaten Russian Denis Shafikov on the 22nd of February at the Cotai Arena at the Venetian Resort in Macau. Vazquez (33-3, 13 KOs), with the help of his trainer Javier Capetillo, feels very confident as the fight with Shafikov (33-0-1, 18 KOs) nears. [Click Here To Read More]
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Lightweight division is heating up. Three of the titlist have upcoming defenses against undefeated fighters. Figeroua is an exciting young fighter that's likely to step up the comp this year. And on a lower scale, ESPN is doing a Boxcino tourney this year in the lightweight division. Exciting times ahead at 35. Wonder if Broner is kickin' himself in the ass for leaving.
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Its hard to be fazed by being a underdog, when your not even a underdog. Right now 5dimes has both Vazquez and Shafikov at -120. IMO its a very even fight on paper and the odds reflect that.
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I think people underestimate Vazquez, he's a really good fighter and boxer, honestly don't see why he's the underdog here.
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Originally posted by Wizardsh View PostYou are seriously asking that question? You must not have ever seen Vasquez fight. No one is beating Vazquez at 135 and I mean no one
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