Oscar Larios Ready For Takahiro Aoh on 3/12 in Tokyo

By Mark Vester

WBC featherweight champion Oscar Larios (63-6, 39KOs) is ready to make the next defense of his title against Takahiro Aoh (16-1, 8KOs) in a March 12 rematch at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Hall. Larios won somewhat controversial split-decision over Aoh last October at the Yoyogi First Gym in Tokyo. The WBC wanted the two men to lock up again to settle the issue on who won.

"I am 80% done with my preparation for the fight.  It is going to be a hard, difficult fight. I will be in great physical condition. This time I will be better prepared [than the first time]. I have the experience to retain my title," Larios said.

There is talk that undefeated flyweight prospect Jesus Jiminez may see action on the undercard.

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