Former World Champion and Chinese language sensation Can “Monster” Xu Friday evening ProBox TV invoice in his ring return in opposition to Brandon “Leoncito” Benitez in a ten-round featherweight China versus Mexico donnybrook. It will likely be certainly one of 4 bouts streamed on ProBox TV and on the ProBox TV App starting at 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT.
Within the co-featured bout, Cesar “Rainman” Francis will conflict with Francisco “Roca” Armenta for the World Boxing Group (WBO) NABO junior welterweight title.
Xu returns to the ring after a hard-fought loss to world featherweight champion Leigh Wooden in the UK, and after making modifications inside his camp, the Chinese language star feels rejuvenated as he units his sights on changing into a two-time world champion within the featherweight division. “I cannot be his steppingstone for greater alternatives. I’m the mountain he can’t climb,” mentioned Xu concerning Benitez braggadocious web banter. “I’ve skilled laborious for this combat. I’m in nice situation. My efficiency in opposition to Benitez is the start of my comeback and the highway again to a world title.”
“I’m again higher extra targeted,” mentioned Paul Mendez. “I’m a father now, so I’ve a unique perspective on life. I do know Valsaint is younger and hungry like I used to be as soon as. Now I’ve expertise. I’ll use it to place him by a take a look at.”
“It is a step up for me within the stage of opponent,” mentioned Valsaint. “I’ve had solely 5 fights, however I’m prepared for this problem. That is the take a look at that I would like.”
As is customary on ProBox TV, “The Massive 4,” comprising of Roy Jones Jr, Juan Manuel Marquez, Paulie Malignaggi and Antonio Tarver, will likely be calling the fights from ringside. Michael Goldberg handles blow-by-blow, and Claudia Trejos is the ringside reporter and post-fight interviewer.
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Listed here are the 4 bouts to be streamed:
10 Rounds WBO NABO Jr Welterweight Title
125.6 lbs. Can Xu, Beijing, China, Former WBA Featherweight Champion, 18-3, 3 KO’s vs. 126.2 lbs. Brandon Benitez, Queretaro, Mexico, 18-2, 7 KO’s
10 Rounds WBO NABO Jr Welterweight Title
147 lbs. Cesar Francis, Brooklyn, NY by way of San Miguelito, Panama, 11-0 6 KO’s. vs. 140 lbs. Francisco Armenta, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, MX, 12-1 4 KO’s
6 Rounds Middleweights
162 lbs. Darrelle Valsaint, Orlando, FL, 5-0 4 KO’s vs. 160.8 lbs. Paul Mendez, Delano, California, 21-3-2 11 KO’s
8 Rounds Middleweights
162.6 lbs. Kanat Islam California by way of Altay, China, 28-1 22 KO’s vs. 166.8 lbs. Javier Maciel, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 34-17 23 KO’s
ProBox TV was initially based by Roy Jones Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Paulie Malignaggi, Antonio Tarver and CEO Garry Jonas. Miguel Cotto not too long ago joined the group. In 2023 there will likely be one combat card monthly streamed on ProBox TV in every of the USA, Puerto Rico (Cotto Promotions) and Mexico (Marquez Promotions).
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