Linares vs. Perez on May 9 at Plaza de Toros

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WBA super featherweight champion Jorge Linares (26-0, 17KOs) is ready to make the first defense of his title on May 9 against Josafat Perez (12-1, 7KOs) at Plaza de Toros in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Linares shouldn't have any problems in the contest. Perez is inexperienced and coming off a split-decision loss to journeyman Julio Cesar Sanchez Leon (29-17). [details]

[jdubb863]

Damn, i didnt even know Linares was one of the other champs at 130.

[-TEXANBALLER-]

Nuevo Laredo is a pretty dangerous place

[BMWM3P]

About time, can't wait to see Linares in action.

[lopez36]

you didn't know he was a champ? i think he's the best at 130..the guy has speed,power and good boxing skills,him and soto would be an awesome fight,ko for sure

[millcitymauler]

Linares needs to get busy...I understand he's had injuries but in all reality, the kid is wasting the best years of his life, not to mention his star potential in a pretty quiet division.

[odetojoy]

linares is a fantastic fighter but i wish he would step up his game and start fighting more respected opponents...since larios he hasnt really fought anyone

[supRa]

HELLL YEA AM THRERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then minjares comin 2

**** yeaaaaaaaaa

[!! Shawn]

Linares needs to get busy...I understand he's had injuries but in all reality, the kid is wasting the best years of his life, not to mention his star potential in a pretty quiet division.

From what i understand he is having some promotional difficulties.

[DonTaseMeBrah]

c'mon jorge, enough with the scrubs. Only gate keepers, washed up stars, & contenders from now on.


Lets get this potential hall of fame career going brah.