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Junior lightweight prospect Xavier Martinez returns to action against Jessie Cris Rosales on Nov. 1 with the hopes of moving forward in a very competitive division. The 10-round bout will take place at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall in Las Vegas. The bout will headline a four-bout ‘ShoBox’ telecast (Showtime, 10:30 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT).
Junior welterweight Danielito Zorrilla is on the cusp of becoming a contender in a very competitive division. A victory over a fringe contender could go a long way. Zorrilla will face Jesus Perez tonight at the Coliseo Pedrin Zorrilla in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 10-round bout will headline a seven-bout Miguel Cotto Promotions card.
Brian Ceballo does not shy away from pressure or a challenge. Instead, he relishes it. The unbeaten welterweight has no problems fighting before family and friends or facing unbeaten fighters. Ceballo will do both Saturday night as he will square off against Ramal Amanov at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The eight-round bout will take place on the undercard of the Gennady Golovkin-Sergiy Derevyanchenko fight and will be streamed live on DAZN (7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT).
Peter Quillin continues forth on his boxing career, where a world title opportunity against any of the super middleweight titleholders is a realistic goal. Quillin’s goal though may differ from that of most boxers as he believes he should use his platform to help others on a personal and social level. First, he has to take care of business tonight, when he square off against Alfredo Angulo at the RaboBank Arena in Bakersfield, California. The 10-round bout will headline a three-bout telecast on FS1 (10:30 p.m. ET/ 7:30 p.m. PT).
Ruben Villa wants to be known more than just a fighter who beat Shakur Stevenson twice in the amateurs. The dreams of becoming a world champion are there and he believes he is capable of one day making that a reality. Villa will square off against Jose Enrique Durantes tonight at La Hacienda Event Center in Midland, Texas. The 10-round bout will air live on Showtime (10:30 p.m. ET/ 7:30 p.m. PT).
It would not be a surprise for Michael Dutchover to have butterflies in his stomach and be overwhelmed by the crowd support from his hometown as he walks to the ring tonight. He may understand the meaning of the fight, but Dutchover is not going to be overwhelmed by the moment.
Fringe junior welterweight contender Mykal Fox outboxed Eudy Bernardo over 10 one-sided rounds Saturday night at the Sands Bethlehem Events Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. All three judges scored the bout 100-90 in favor of Fox, who improves to 21-1, 5 knockouts.
Featherweight Edwing Davila remained unbeaten Sunday night, knocking out journeyman Victor Contreras Martinez in the fourth round at the Dona Diabla cantina bar in Leon, Guanajuato.
Steven Nelson has built his success as a pro at 175 pounds, but a move down to the super middleweight division could be the best move he could make to fight for a world title belt. Nelson will face gatekeeper Derrick Findley Sunday afternoon at the Century Link Parking Lot in Nelson’s hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. The 10-round bout will headline a B & B Boxing Promotions card.
Former featherweight contender Toka Kahn Clary picked up another win Thursday night, defeating Irvin Gonzalez by unanimous decision at the Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Clary, who is originally from Liberia and now resides in nearby Providence, Rhode Island, improves to 27-2, 18 knockouts and will likely earn a ranking from the WBA.