Mike Oliver: record, next fight and profile →
GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO - Before leaving for the United States, Mike Oliver had a light workout in Puerto Rico, as there is less than two months before his collision with the former double world champion Juan Manuel "Juanma" Lopez, on October 1 at the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon. The event is promoted by PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP) and Top Rank Inc., and may be seen through pay-per-view.
BAYAMÓN, PUERTO RICO – Former two time world champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” López and Mike "Machine Gun" Oliver went face to face to announce their featherweight fight, scheduled for October 1st at the Coliseum Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Also on the show, “Rocky” Martínez (24-1-1, 15 KOs) will face Mexico's Ramón Maas (25-1, 15 KOs) for the 130-pound WBO Intercontinental title, and Jonathan “Polvo” Oquendo (21-2, 14 KOs) takes on Sod Looknongyantoy (51-2-1, 21KOs) of Thailand in a WBO super bantamweight eliminator.
Former world champions Juan Manuel "Juanma" Lopez and Roman "Rocky" Martinez, and the world featherweight contender Jonathan "Polvo" Oquendo, are ready for their tripleaheader which will be held on Saturday, October 1, at the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon. The card will be presented by PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP) and Top Rank Inc. on pay-per-view.
BoxingScene.com has been advised that a deal has been reached for a fight between former WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez (30-1, 27KOs), and Mike Oliver (25-2, 8KOs), for October 1 at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Lopez is trying to get back to his winning ways after losing his WBO title by way of a technical knockout to Orlando Salido in the seventh round of their April fight. A press conference will take place this week in Puerto Rico to officially announce Lopez-Oliver.
BoxingScene.com has been advised that WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez (30-1, 27KOs) is still waiting for a finalized opponent for his scheduled return on October 1 at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. There have been discussions to secure Mike Oliver, but his management is not happy with the money being offered - which I've heard is actually higher than what Oliver would have received for a previous deal to face Orlando Salido in July [Oliver withdrew]. Alternative options are being explored - if Oliver's side doesn't budge on the purse.
The planned October card is starting to take shape. Roman "Rocky" Martinez, the former junior lightweight champion of the WBO, has advised BoxingScene.com that he reached a two-year promotional agreement with Top Rank and his first fight will be on October 1 at the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
Featherweight world champion Orlando "Siri" Salido will make his world title defense against Kenichi Yamagushi in his hometown of Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico on Saturday July 23, after his original opponent Mike Oliver pullout with injury. The Salido-Yamagushi bout will be telecast by Fox Deportes on "Top Rank Live`` and former world champion Juan Manuel "Juanma" Lopez is expected at ringside, the winner will meet Lopez later this year.
Mike Oliver, with manager/advisor Sammy Vega by his side, signs a contract to face WBO featherweight world champion Orlando "Siri" Salido on July 23 in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora. Salido (35-11-1, 23 KOs) vs. Oliver (24-2-0, 8 KOs) takes place at the Multipurpose Center in Ciudad Obregon and the show will be transmitted by TV Azteca and Fox Sports. Top Rank and Zanfer will co-promote the card.
Ciudad Obregon, Sonora - WBO featherweight world champion Orlando "Siri" Salido, will make the first defense of his crown in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, in a promotion put together by Zanfer, Top Rank and Larsa Creative. Salido (35-11-1, 23 KOs) risks his title against American boxer Mike "Machine" Oliver (24-2-0, 8 KOs) at the Multipurpose Center in Ciudad Obregon and the show will be transmitted by TV Azteca and Fox Sports. In the co-feature will pit Alejandro "Alex" Valdez against Enrique "Duende" Bernache.
When news reports broke that former bantamweight and super bantamweight champ Rafael Marquez would be facing Mike Oliver on June 4 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Team Oliver was the last to know.