Fernando Montiel , 39-2-1, became interim bantamweight champion on March 28, 2009 after defeating Diego Oscar Silva 24-1-3 in Tijuana, Mexico. After April 25th, when Gerry Peñalosa, 54-6-2, unsuccessfully fought Champion “Juanma” López 26-0 for the Jr. Featherweight title, Fernando became the Bantamweight Champion. Fernando Montiel’s Mandatory Challenger is Puerto Rican Eric Morel 41-2, classified as #1 in the WBO World Rankings.
Jr. Welterweight Champion Timothy Bradley 24-0 will face Nate Campbell 33-5-1 on August 1, 2009 at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, CA. The winner of the bout will face the Interim Champion, Lamont Peterson 27-0, within 90 days.
The 22nd WBO Budapest, Hungary Convention runs from August 23rd to August 28th. It will be an exciting event with many interesting activities planned. See you all there!