Isaac Zarate: record, next fight and profile →
ORANGE, Calif. - Erick Ituarte (19-1-1, 3 KOs) cleared Thursday's weigh in by checking in at 125.9 lbs., but challenger Jose Ramirez (27-6-2, 16 KOs) failed to make the featherweight limit by weighing 128.9 lbs.
Isaac Zarate wanted to build momentum from his upset victory over a former world title challenger. The junior featherweight will have to wait one more fight for that to happen. Zarate fought to a technical draw against Christian Esquivel Friday night at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California. Zarate goes to 13-3-3, 2 knockouts, while Esquivel, a former world title challenger, goes to 30-12-1, 23 KOs.
It was about five months ago when Isaac Zarate dropped a close decision to Erick Ituarte. The loss extended his winless streak to three and the thought of becoming a stepping stone or gatekeeper for young featherweights was becoming more of a reality. One fight and an impressive victory later, Zarate has breathed new life to his pro career, one he hopes will continue down a path toward contender status.
CANASTOTA, NY - The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced that tickets are on sale now for the 2018 Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend events slated for June 7-10th. Over 10 fun-filled events are scheduled. Many of the activities are free and require no ticket, including ringside lectures each day on the Museum grounds, the Parade of Champions and the Official Induction Ceremony.
Super bantamweight Isaac Zarate (13-3-2, 2 KOs) headlines the latest edition of "Path to Glory" when he faces veteran Christian Esquivel (29-12, 22 KOs) in the 8-round main event on Friday, Oct. 20, from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif. Tickets for "Path to Glory" are priced at $40, $60, & $100 and are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or visiting ThompsonBoxing.com.
ONTARIO - Junior welterweight Wesley Diana won his pro debut, knocking out Carlos Apodaca in the opening round. Diana, who is trained by Fernando Vargas, dropped Apodaca (0-5) with a left hook to the body. Diana remained on one knee as referee Raul Caiz, Sr. counted Apodaca out at 1:04.