Carlos Carlson: record, next fight and profile →
ORANGE, Calif. - Final pleasantries between Carlos "Memin" Carlson (22-1, 13 KOs) and reigning WBC Bantamweight Champion Shinsuke Yamanaka (26-0-2, 18 KOs) were exchanged during Tuesday's final press conference in Japan. Photos by Naoki Fukuda.
WBC bantamweight world titleholder Shinsuke Yamanaka will defend his title against Carlos Carlson on March 2, Thompson Boxing Promotions announced Monday morning.
A riveting presser in Tokyo, officially announcing the return of the unbeaten Japanese southpaw WBC bantamweight world champion Shinsuke Yamanaka on March 2nd. He will be matched against Mexican contender Carlos Carlson in the twelfth defense of the WBC crown he conquered in 2011 in Tokyo by defeating Christian "Italian" Esquivel.
Amateur standout and featherweight prospect Ruben Villa (2-0, 2 KOs) made short work of Cesar Guzman, stopping him in the opening round. The southpaw Villa, who beat Shakur Stevenson twice in the amateur ranks, dropped Mora with a right hook to the head. Mora (0-1 1 NC) seemed to favor his left leg when he got up, but was repeatedly tagged to the head by Villa. After Mora received a barrage of punches to the head, referee Thomas Taylor stepped in and stopped the bout at 2:31.
Bantamweight contender Carlos Carlson will face Alex Rangel on Friday night, Thompson Boxing Promotions matchmaker Alex Campnovo confirmed to BoxingScene.com.