Felix Verdejo: record, next fight and profile →
Last night, two of the most talented fighters in the new era of Puerto Rican boxing saw action. In Puerto Rico, Lightweight prospect Felix Verdejo (21-0, 14KOs) went the ten round distance with late replacement Jose Luis Rodriguez (18-9).
In the televised co-feature, Christopher Diaz survived a major scare from Ray Ximinez to prevail by unanimous decision in a terrific clash between unbeaten prospects. The judges scored the bout 77-75, 78-74 and a ridiculous card of 80-72 in favor of Diaz, who dropped to his knees in tears while soaking in the emotional win.
Verdeo vs. Rodriguez weighin - As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Jose Luis Rodriguez (17-6-1) came in on late notice to face blue chip lightweight prospect Felix Verdejo (20-0) on April 16th at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Felix Verdejo Press Conference - As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Jose Luis Rodriguez (17-6-1) came in on late notice to face blue chip lightweight prospect Felix Verdejo (20-0) on April 16th at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Jose Luis Rodriguez (17-6-1) came in on late notice to face blue chip lightweight prospect Felix Verdejo (20-0) on April 16th at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Sources close to Jose Luis Rodriguez (17-6-1) have advised BoxingScene.com that the Mexican fighter has agreed to face blue chip lightweight prospect Felix Verdejo (20-0) on April 16th at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Verdejo was originally scheduled to face Daniel Evangelista who pulled out of the fight with an injury last week.
Due to the delays in securing a date and place for the IBF super featherweight clash between Jose Pedraza (21-0, 12 KOs) and Stephen Smith (23-1, 13 KOs), there was speculation in the UK among some fans as to whether the Puerto Rican wanted to go ahead with the fight. Speaking to BoxingScene.com recently, Cidra-based Pedraza laughed at suggestions that he was evading the Liverpool man.
An opponent for his next ring appearance was only confirmed a week ago, but Felix Verdejo has been ready for the fight from the moment his last one ended. The unbeaten lightweight contender will return home to face Mexico’s Daniel Evangelista Jr., with their bout due to take place April 16 live from Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The matchup was first reported by BoxingScene.com’s Steve Kim last week, but it mattered little whom would be in the opposite corner as far as Verdejo is concerned.
Mexico's Jose Felix Jr. has been reading the press clippings, that he's being targeted to face Puerto Rican star Felix Verdejo on June 11th at New York's Madison Square Garden.
BoxingScene.com has been advised that rising Puerto Rican star, Felix Verdejo, will be facing Daniel Evangelista Jr. on April 16th at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan.