Takashi Miura: record, next fight and profile →
It was announced earlier on BoxingScene.com that an agreement was reached that would see WBC super featherweight champion Miguel Berchelt face mandatory challenger Takashi Miura.
According to World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman, an agreement was reached for a mandatory showdown between WBC super featherweight world champion Miguel Berchelt and challenger Takashi Miura of Japan.
Lightweight: Mike Garcia returns to the ratings for the first time in well more than a year. In the second fight of his comeback, after being shelved by contract matters, he obliterated a tough opponent in Dejan Zlaticanin. His return sends Zlaticanin plummeting and forces Felix Verdejo from the top ten.
This past Saturday night, the stage was set for another potential Fight of The Year battle. In the main event of an HBO televised doubleheader from the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, once-beaten Miguel Berchelt (31-1, 28 KOs) captured the WBC super featherweight title by stopping previously undefeated Francisco Vargas in eleven rounds.
On Saturday night from the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, Miguel Berchelt (31-1, 28 KOs) won the WBC super featherweight title by stopping previously undefeated Francisco Vargas in eleven rounds.
Takashi Miura landed 42.9% of his power punches. Opponents landed 38.2% of their power shots. 88% of Miguel Roman's landed punches are power shots.
Saturday’s HBO Boxing After Dark® doubleheader telecast begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Opening up the telecast at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California is a 12-round super featherweight attraction between Takashi Miura and Mickey Roman. The main event of the evening will be a 12-round super featherweight title matchup featuring Francisco Vargas defending his title against Miguel Berchelt
Undefeated Francisco Vargas defends his World Boxing Council Super Featherweight title Saturday against Mexican compatriot Miguel Berchelt with Japan's Takashi Miura on the undercard seeking another chance at the throne.
LOS ANGELES - WBC Super Featherweight Champion Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas (23-0-2, 17 KOs) and Mexican brawler and WBO Interim Super Featherweight champion Miguel "El Alacran" Berchelt (30-1, 27 KOs) today hosted the final press conference ahead of their 12-round sure-fire all-action fight set for Saturday, January 28 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California and televised live on the season premiere of HBO Boxing After Dark® beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Francisco Vargas will defend his WBC 130-pound title against Miguel Berchelt on January 28, Zanfer Promotions liaison Sean Gibbons confirmed to Boxingscene.com Friday morning.