Azael Villar and Ricardo Astuvilca make weight for Niagara Falls rematch

Azael Villar and Ricardo Astuvilca made the junior flyweight limit with plenty of room to spare.

Villar came in at 106.8lbs, while Astuvilca weighed 105lbs for their ten-round WBA Fedecentro title fight Friday at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls, New York. The fight will headline an All Star Boxing card that will air live on ESPN Knock Out.

Villar, 21-4-4 (15 KOs), of Panama City, Panama is looking to bounce back after losing two of his last three fights - all of which took place in Nicaragua. Astuvilca, 23-3 (5 KOs), of Lima, Peru is hoping to bounce back from two straight losses - including a unanimous decision loss to Villar in 2023.

The co-featured bout will match local fan favorite Mikiah Kreps, 10-0 (3 KOs), in an eight-round fight against Argentinian Juliana Basualdo, 13-6 (2 KOs). Both fighters weighed in at 122.6lbs. In another eight-round bout, Elon DeJesus, 125lbs, will meet Belmar Preciado, 126. DeJesus of Orlando, Florida has a record of 10-1-2 (8 KOs) while Preciado is 22-9-1 (15 KOs).

Other weights

6 rounds - lightweights

Gerffred Ngayot (134.4lbs) vs. Jaylan Phillip (137.4lbs)

4 rounds - junior flyweights

Miguel Estrada (110.8lbs) vs. Sterling Love (111.4lbs)

4 rounds - heavyweights

Joseph “Ming” Mesi (250.4lbs) s. Alexis Taveras (242.8lbs)