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. [details]
WBO Buzz: Montiel-Morel, Bradley Campbell, Convention
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