Undefeated San Antonio, TX bantamweight prospect Raul Martinez has been inserted into the opening television slot for the April 23 ESPN pay-per-view fight card from Caesars Palace, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. Martinez, who will challenge Downey, CA native Larry Olvera (5-3-2, 4 KO’s) in a six round bantamweight bout, was selected for the opening bout following the cancellation of the Diaz-Elder WBA world championship contest due to a cut suffered by Diaz in sparring. [details]
Raul Martinez Added To ESPN PPV
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That's cool, a hometown prospect. I wanna check him out. I read he's stopped 3 of his 7 opponents in the first. I hope ha pans out in the long run, maybe like another Robert Quiroga.Originally posted by Rick ReenoUndefeated San Antonio, TX bantamweight prospect Raul Martinez has been inserted into the opening television slot for the April 23 ESPN pay-per-view fight card from Caesars Palace, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. Martinez, who will challenge Downey, CA native Larry Olvera (5-3-2, 4 KO’s) in a six round bantamweight bout, was selected for the opening bout following the cancellation of the Diaz-Elder WBA world championship contest due to a cut suffered by Diaz in sparring. [details]Comment
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