By Rafael Soto
The stage is set for a world title fight on Saturday night. IBF flyweight world champion Javier Mendoza will defend his crown against official Filipino challenger Milan Melindo in Ensenada, Baja California, on a card being promoted by Zanfer Promotions with Azteca 7, the House of Boxing. Mendoza (23-2-1, 19 KO's) vs. Melindo (32-1-0, 12 KO's) will be the main event of the "Mexico vs. Philippines " card at the Riviera Hotel Casino Ensenada.
Melindo, a boxer who is characterized by his technique and speed, has said he is prepared to win by whatsoever means possible without overconfidence and said he would gain a lot of motivation after the showdown with Juan Francisco "Gallo" Estrada in 2013, to whom he has suffered the only loss of his career.
The judges for the flyweight world championship fight will be: Christopher Wilson, William Ocasio Richard Lerch, and the third man in the ring is Gerard White and the supervisor will be Aaron Kizer. All of the IBF authorities are from the United States.
PHOTOS & WEIGHTS
Javier Mendoza 107.2 lbs. vs. Milan Melindo 107.2 lbs.
Carlos Ocampo 147 lbs. vs. Cruz Flores 147 lbs.
Daniel Echeverría 140 lbs. vs. Gregorio Pérez 140 lbs.
Elvis Torres 126 lbs. vs. Héctor Aguilar 126 lbs.
Rafael Rivera 130 lbs. vs. Pedro López 130 lbs.