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McDonnell vs. Ceja For Vacant IBF Title on May 11th

•Mar 22, 2013

Bantamweight Jamie McDonnell will fight for a world title at the stadium of his hometown football team, Doncaster Rovers. McDonnell announced at a press conference this morning that he will face Mexican Julio Ceja for the vacant IBF belt on Saturday, May 11. The 26-year-old will face Ceja for the title made available by Leo Santa Cruz last month at the Keepmoat Stadium - his first fight since he stopped Darwin Zamora as chief support to Kell Brook in October.

Julio Ceja: McDonnell First, But I Still Want Santa Cruz

Jake Donovan

•Feb 12, 2013

The highlight of Julio Ceja’s weekend came the moment he knocked out Henry Maldonando inside of five rounds Saturday evening in Mexico to remain unbeaten. That feat pales in comparison to the news he received on Tuesday afternoon. Upon receiving notification of Leo Santa Cruz relinquishing his bantamweight title to move up in weight, the IBF ordered a vacant title fight between the next two highest rated contenders. Ceja is rated #3 in their bantamweight rankings, two spots behind England’s Jamie McDonnell, the #1 contender. The #2 spot is currently vacant. "This is great news for me,” stated 20-year old Ceja (24-0, 22KO) when learning the news. “I am ready for become world champion at a very young age. My promoter will do everything possible to bring McDonnell to Mexico.”

Soto Decisions Ortiz; Ceja Brothers KO Winners

Jake Donovan

•Feb 10, 2013

By Jake Donovan - Former three-division titlist Humberto Soto picked up his second straight win with a hard-fought unanimous decision over Silverio Ortiz in their 12-round battle Saturday evening in Ciudad Obregon, Mexico. Scores were 117-110 (twice) and 118-108 in favor of Soto, who continues on the comeback trail after last June's stoppage loss to Lucas Matthysse.