11/2 ESPN: Miguel Berchelt vs Jason Sosa (WBC Super Featherweight Title)

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Tickets for WBC super featherweight world champion Miguel Berchelt’s title defense against former world champion Jason Sosa, Nov. 2 at Dignity Health Sports Park, are on sale now.

Berchelt (36-1, 32 KOs), the division’s longest-reigning world champion, will be making the sixth defense of the belt he won from Mexican countryman Francisco Vargas in January 2017. Former WBA super featherweight world champion Sosa (22-3-4, 16 KOs) has won three in a row since back-to-back defeats. He is seeking to become a two-time world champion in the latest chapter of the storied Mexico versus Puerto Rico fistic rivalry.

The 115-pound fighting pride of the Philippines, Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas, will make the eighth defense of his IBF junior bantamweight world title against Mexican contender Jonathan Rodriguez Saturday, November 2 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Ancajas-Rodriguez will serve as the co-feature to Miguel Berchelt’s WBC super featherweight title defense versus Jason Sosa, and both fights will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes (Spanish) starting at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.

The undercard will see the return of Oklahoma City’s Alex “El Cholo” Saucedo, who is looking to rebound from his first career defeat against Rod Salka in an eight-round super lightweight bout. Saucedo-Salka and the rest of the undercard will stream live on ESPN+, the leading multi-sport streaming service, beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

"I am looking forward to this fight because Rodriguez brings the Mexican style to his fights, and Mexican and Filipinos make the best fights," Ancajas said. "I want to thank Top Rank, Senator Manny Pacquiao and my manager, Joven Jimenez, for their continued support. It is going to be a war, and to my Filipino fans, I look forward to putting on a show for you in Carson."

"I plan on taking full advantage of this opportunity," Rodriguez said. "Ancajas is a great champion, but my time is now. It is time for a new face at 115 pounds."

Ancajas (31-1-1, 21 KOs) is one of boxing’s longest-reigning and most active champions, as only two current world champions (Deontay Wilder and Wanheng Menayothin) have more title defenses. The dynamic southpaw won the title in September 2016 and defended his belt three times apiece in 2017 and 2018. He last fought May 4 in Stockton, California, knocking out Ryuichi Funai in six rounds. This will be Ancajas’ fourth consecutive bout in California, but the first time he’s showcased his skills in Southern California. Rodriguez (21-1, 15 KOs) is a dangerous foe who has won five in a row since a split decision defeat spoiled his unbeaten record. He is coming off a career-best win June 7 in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, when he knocked out former two-time world title challenger Felipe Orucuta in the 10th round.

Saucedo (28-1, 18 KOs), who turned 25 years old in June, burst onto the world stage in 2018. He overcame cuts and a swollen face to knock out Lenny Zappavigna in front of his hometown fans at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in a Fight of the Year contender. He returned to the Chesapeake Energy Arena last November and was knocked out in seven rounds by Maurice Hooker in a failed bid for the WBO junior welterweight world title. Saucedo regrouped and enlisted the services of a new trainer, Pedro Neme. Saucedo and Neme have been working together for the past four months and have focused on refining his defensive skills. Salka (24-5, 4 KOs) has not fought since an April 2018 knockout loss to former world champion Francisco Vargas, but before the Vargas defeat, he had won five in a row.

“I am excited to finally be back in the ring,” Saucedo said. “I enjoyed my time off, but the time was right to come back. I have a new team and can’t wait to show everyone the new Alex Saucedo. On November 2, I will steal the show.”

In other undercard bouts:​

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• Southern California native and 2008 U.S. Olympian Javier Molina (20-2, 8 KOs) hopes to extend his winning streak to four versus Hiroki Okada (19-1, 13 KOs) in a 10-round super lightweight bout. Okada fought Ray Beltran in an ESPN-televised Fight of the Year candidate in February, losing via ninth-round knockout.
  
  “I’m pumped to be fighting an opponent like Hiroki Okada,” Molina said. “We know he’s a tough fighter, but these are the types of fights we are looking for. A win over him will get me one step closer to a world title shot, and that’s what we are aiming for. He’s coming off a loss to Beltran, so we know he’s hungry to get back in the win column. We are going to be ready for anything he brings to the table.”​

• 2016 Australian Olympian Daniel Lewis (4-0, 3 KOs) will make his United States debut against Alexis Gaytan (6-4, 2 KOs) in a super welterweight bout scheduled for eight rounds.
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• Armenian welterweight knockout sensation Gor Yeritsyan (11-0, 10 KOs) will face fellow unbeaten Damien Lopez (9-0-1, 5 KOs) in an eight-rounder. The Freddie Roach-trained Yeritsyan has won four straight bouts via knockout.
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• Dominican knockout artist Elvis Rodriguez (4-0-1, 4 KOs) will make his fifth ring appearance of 2019 against Chilean veteran Luis Norambuena (4-4-1, 0 KOs) in a six-rounder at super lightweight.
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• Raymond Muratalla (8-0, 6 KOs) will fight Arnulfo Becerra (7-2, 5 KOs) in a six-rounder at lightweight.
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• Ruben Rodriguez (9-0, 3 KOs), from Indio, California, will see action in a six-round super lightweight bout versus an opponent to be named.​

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Zanfer Promotions and Peltz Boxing, tickets for this world championship event are priced at $125, $85, $65 and $30 (not including applicable fees). Tickets can be purchased by visiting AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849) and in person at the Dignity Health Sports Park Box Office (Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. PT to 6 p.m. PT).​

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Berchelt fought brawlers like Sosa before and he beat them, he is more well rounded and often times more hard hitting

 

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berchelt im disappointed in..he clearly wanted no smoke with jamel herring of all..motherfukker was there when herring won that belt and didnt like that he neutralized that jap like he did and started juelzing his ass about a unification

sosa i think is getting too punchy...i still couldnt believe how bad he sounded after seeing him fight a FOTY type brawl earlier this year at turning stone...dude came down late to the food court area all fukked up..i dont think he's much a threat anymore

 

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berchelt im disappointed in..he clearly wanted no smoke with jamel herring of all..motherfukker was there when herring won that belt and didnt like that he neutralized that jap like he did and started juelzing his ass about a unification

sosa i think is getting too punchy...i still couldnt believe how bad he sounded after seeing him fight a FOTY type brawl earlier this year at turning stone...dude came down late to the food court area all fukked up..i dont think he's much a threat anymore

Herring is a cool guy but Berchelt would beat him I don't even understand why he didn't take that fight right away. It's a thing to neutralize Ito, it's another thing doing it with Berchelt. Berchelt beat better guys than Herring already imo, although not the same style. Anyway... I'd still pick Berchelt. Dude actually has a good jab too.

 

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Herring is a cool guy but Berchelt would beat him I don't even understand why he didn't take that fight right away. It's a thing to neutralize Ito, it's another thing doing it with Berchelt. Berchelt beat better guys than Herring already imo, although not the same style. Anyway... I'd still pick Berchelt. Dude actually has a good jab too.

better guys sure but berchelt clearly saw something he didnt like that in that herring-ito fight...he made up an excuse talking about the fight wouldnt be exciting...that alone tells me something..would i think berchelt beat herring? yes...but i think herring would cause him problems..him fighting sosa doesnt prove anything to me at all...its time for these 130 champs to fight each other...the division is not giving us the incredibly violent fades like they used to..they could at least start unifying

 

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arum always putting these cards the same day as other big ppvs.

 

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Arum: Berchelt-Sosa A Better Fight Than Canelo-Kovalev!
By Keith Idec

Published On Tue Oct 29, 2019, 08:34 AM EDT

RENO, Nevada – Bob Arum would’ve attended the Canelo Alvarez-Sergey Kovalev fight Saturday night if his company weren’t promoting a show of its own in another state.

The 87-year-old Arum is intrigued by their fight for Kovalev’s WBO light heavyweight title. Arum’s company also has a promotional stake in Kovalev, who gave contractual options to Top Rank Inc. as part of his deal for an immediate rematch against Eleider Alvarez that was streamed by ESPN+ on February 2.

But Arum isn’t all that disappointed about not being able to attend the Alvarez-Kovalev fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In fact, Arum claimed in an interview with BoxingScene.com over the weekend that the main event of his show, Miguel Berchelt-Jason Sosa, is a “better fight” than the higher-profile battle between Mexico’s Alvarez (52-1-2, 35 KOs) and Russia’s Kovalev (34-3-1, 29 KOs).

“I have a fight that may not be as marquee as Canelo-Kovalev, but it’s a better fight,” Arum said. “Berchelt and Sosa is a sensational fight. Sosa always comes to fight.”

Mexico’s Berchelt (36-1, 31 KOs) will defend his WBC super featherweight title against Sosa (23-3-4, 16 KOs), a former WBA 130-pound champion from Camden, New Jersey. ESPN will broadcast Berchelt-Sosa as the headliner of a doubleheader from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

“I think it’s a terrific fight,” Arum said. “That could go either way. I mean, Sosa is competitive with anybody. And Berchelt is a very good fighter, you know, strong. I love that fight. I can’t wait to see that fight. I’m sorry I’m missing the Canelo-Kovalev fight, but I have a great fight that night.”

ESPN’s telecast is set to begin at 10:30 p.m. EDT/7:30 p.m. PDT. In the opening bout, the Philippines’ Jerwin Ancajas (31-1-2, 21 KOs) will defend his IBF junior bantamweight title against Mexican contender Jonathan Rodriguez (21-1, 15 KOs) in a 12-rounder.

Coverage of Top Rank’s entire card will begin on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.

The streamed undercard will feature the return of junior welterweight contender Alex Saucedo, who hasn’t fought since Maurice Hooker knocked him out in the seventh round of their WBO 140-pound title fight last November 16 in Saucedo’s hometown of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Saucedo (28-1, 18 KOs) will face Rod Salka (24-5, 4 KOs), of Bunola, Pennsylvania, in an eight-rounder.

DAZN will stream Alvarez-Kovalev as the main event of a seven-bout card (6:30 p.m. EDT/3:30 p.m. PDT).

gotta love uncle bob and the things he says ...he might be lowkey right though

 

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Wild how Berchelt goes without criticism for not attempting to unify with anyone else

 

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ESPN Weights: Miguel Berchelt 129.8, Jason Sosa 128.2
By Jake Donovan

Published On Fri Nov 1, 2019, 05:35 PM EDT

With Mexico versus Puerto Rico in the headliner, there's plenty of room for drama in the ring.

Miguel Berchelt and Jason Sosa kept it limited to fight night, as both easily made weight for their ESPN-televised junior lightweight title fight Saturday evening at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

Mexico's Berchelt (36-1, 32KOS) weighed 129.8 pounds for the sixth defense of the 130-pound title he claimed in an 11th round stoppage of countryman Francisco Vargas in Jan. 2017. His most recent fight and defense came in a rematch with Vargas, enjoying a far easier go of things in a one-sided 6th round stoppage this past May in Tuscson, Arizona.

Sosa (23-3-4) weighed 128.2 pounds in his bid to become a two-time junior lightweight titlist. The 31-year old Boricua knockout artist from Camden, New Jersey hit paydirt in a come-from-behind knockout win over Javier Fortuna to win a 130-pound title, June 2016 in Beijing, China. Just one defense followed before having to vacate in order to accept a shot at a separate title, resulting in a one-sided April 2017 stoppage loss to Vasiliy Lomachenko. He enters Saturday's headliner riding a three fight win streak, including a 7th round knockout of Haskell Lydell Rhodes this past August.

In the chief support, Javier Molina weighed 141 pounds for a 10-round junior welterweight clash versus Japan's Hiroki Okada, who weighed 140.8 pounds

Also on the show, Alex Saucedo (28-1, 18KOs) returns for the first time since his failed title bid nearly one full year ago. The 25-year old from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma—who suffered his first defeat in a knockout loss to then-unbeaten titlist Maurice Hooker at home last November—weighed 139.6 pounds for a scheduled eight-round junior welterweight battle with Western Pennsylvania journeyman Rod Salka (24-5, 4KOs) who weighed 140.4 pounds.

The ESPN prime telecast begins at 10:30pm ET/7:30pm PT. Preceding the lineal telecast is a the undercard live+

 

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they are killin some time on this with the montages

 

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fuk rod salka

 

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maga salka is taken out in round by a mean body shot by saucedo

 

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quick ass KO...so much for the opener lol

 

[reservoirdogs]

Berchelt coming up next?

 

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Berchelt coming up next?

yeah