Juan Francisco Estrada: record, next fight and profile →
HAWAIIAN Punch Brian Viloria wants to prove he still has the desire to be an elite fighter. A former two-division world champion, Viloria will be meeting one-time world title challenger Jose Afredo Zuniga of Mexico in a 10-round non-title fight to be held Saturday night at the Venetian Hotel’s Cotai Arena in Macau.
Promoter Fernando Beltran of Zanfer Promotions is targeting a date of September 5th for the anticipated fight between WBO/WBA flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada (26-2, 19KOs) and mandatory challenger Giovani Segura (32-3-1, 28KOs). Beltran says the fight is going to take place at the Arena in Mexico City.
The televised opener featured a pair of undefeated Jr. Lightweights in a spirited engagement. Ultimately, 19-year old Juan Carlos Diaz (14-0, 7 KO) of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, used two knockdowns to not only last the distance with his foe for the first time but hand 25-year old Braulio Rodriguez (15-1, 15 KO) of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, his first professional loss via unanimous eight round decision.
The weigh-in took place for Saturday's doubleheader, featuring Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Richie Mepranum and Hernan ¨Tyson¨ Marquez vs. Mark Apolinario. Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada (25-2-0, 18 KO’s) will defend his WBA/WBO flyweight titles in the main event against Filipino challenger Richie “Magnum” Mepranum (27-3-1, 6 KO’s). In the co-feature, former champion Hernán “Tyson” Márquez (36-4, 26 KO’s) will make his long awaited return against John Mark “Iceman” Apolinario (17-3-3, 4 KO’s). The card takes place at Centro Convenciones in Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico.
The final press conference took place for Saturday's doubleheader, featuring Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Richie Mepranum and Hernan ¨Tyson¨ Marquez vs. Mark Apolinario. Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada (25-2-0, 18 KO’s) will defend his WBA/WBO flyweight titles in the main event against Filipino challenger Richie “Magnum” Mepranum (27-3-1, 6 KO’s). In the co-feature, former champion Hernán “Tyson” Márquez (36-4, 26 KO’s) will make his long awaited return against John Mark “Iceman” Apolinario (17-3-3, 4 KO’s). The card takes place at Centro Convenciones in Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico.
The prodigal son returns home, Juan Francisco "Gallo" Estrada (25-2, 18 KOs) will defend his flyweight titles of the World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) in his hometown of Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, on Saturday, April 26. Estrada will face experienced Filipino challenger Richie Mepranum (27-3-1, 6 KOs). Estrada is returning from a very successful 2013. He snagged victories over Brian Viloria and mandatory challenger Milan Melindo.
Hermosillo, Sonora - WBA/WBO flyweight champion Juan Francisco "El Gallo" Estrada will reappear on April 19 against Filipino Joebert "Little Pacman" Alvarez in a fight scheduled for twelve rounds. The fight was finalized earlier today. Estrada (25-2, 18 KOs ) will make his second defense of his title, with Alvarez bringing an undefeated record of 13-0, with 6 KOs . Estrada will train with Alfredo Caballero at the Caballero Boxing Club.
While the glamour divisions of boxing tend to be at the higher weights, there’s plenty going on with the smaller fighters of the sport who don’t always get the recognition they deserve. Flyweight Giovani Segura is the epitome of a Mexican warrior as his come forward style and high volume punching makes him one of the most exciting fighters in the lower weight classes. Segura is currently training for a fight on April 5th which Boxingscene learned will serve as a stay busy fight for a Flyweight showdown in the summer against current WBA and WBO Flyweight champion Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada.
Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez (37-0, 31 KOs) is inching closer to a rematch with Mexico's Juan Francisco "Gallo" Estrada (25-2, 18 KOs), holder of the flyweight world championship of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and World Boxing Association (WBA). This possibility gained momentum today with the WBO placing "Chocolatito" in the number two position within their top ten rankings at 112-pounds. Gonzalez is only surpassed by Giovanni Segura in the rankings.
WBA/WBO flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada (25-2, 18KOs) will make a voluntary defense of his titles on a date in March or April. After that defense, Estrada will face his mandatory challenger, fellow countryman Giovani Segura. Estrada had a banner year in 2013, with a huge victory over Brian Viloria to capture the WBA/WBO titles and then a twelve round decision over previously undefeated Milan Melindo a few months later.