Guevara 110.5 Lbs. At 7-Day Check For Claveras Clash
Apr 4, 2015 • 5:57 AM ET
By Jake Donovan
Pedro Guevara is ready for the first defense of his junior flyweight crown, as he faces Philippines Richard Claveras on April 11 at home in Mazatlan, Mexico.
The recently-crowned titlist was obligated to weigh in as part of the World Boxing Council (WBC) seven-day pre-fight weight check. Fighters competing in a WBC-sanctioned bout are not permitted to weigh more than 10% of the contracted weight 30 days out from a fight, and no more than 5% at the seven-day point.
Guevara held an open ceremony on Saturday at home in Mazatlan, clocking in at 110.5 lbs, well within the 113 lb. limit (rounded slightly down as 5% of the 108 lb. division limit) in which his weight needed to be ahead of next weekend’s title fight.
The last time Guevara (24-1-1, 16KOs) fought on Mexican soil was his final fight before challenging for a junior flyweight title, stopping Alejandro Morales in six rounds last September.
Three months later, Guevara sacrificed everything he’s come to know and love in everyday life, training and traveling through Christmas and New Year’s in hopes of realizing his dreams. It all paid off in the end, as the 25-year old scored a career-best win in a 7th round stoppage of former two-division champ Akira Yaegashi last December on the road in Tokyo, Japan.
No weight has yet been announced for Claveras (12-0-2, 12KOs), who fights outside of the Philippines for the first time in his young career.
Saturday’s bout headlines live on Televisa, as part of the network’s Sabados de Box series.
Jake Donovan is the Managing Editor of BoxingScene.com. Twitter: @JakeNDaBox
Jake Donovan is an award-winning journalist who served as senior writer for BoxingScene from 2007-2024, and news editor for the final nine years of his first tour. He was also the lead writer for The Ring before his decision to return home.
