Jesus Arechiga is raring to reveal he is able to face the most effective at 122 kilos.
Arechiga returns to motion Saturday evening, as he squares off in opposition to Israel Ramirez on the Centro de Convenciones Morelos in Xochitepec, Mexico. The ten-round bout will headline a Zanfer Boxing card that can air reside on TV Azteca and ESPN Knockout (11:00 p.m., Mexico Metropolis time).
At Friday’s weigh-in, which happened in close by Cuernavaca, each fighters weighed in at 121.5 kilos.
The 23-year-old Arechiga (21-0, 15 knockouts) has fought modest opposition, however is taking a step-up in opposition in opposition to Ramirez. Arechiga believes Saturday will probably be a coming-out get together, the place combat followers in Mexico and overseas will gravitate to him and skill-set.
“That is going to be a great combat,” Arechiga advised The Ring Friday afternoon. “Ramirez is an excellent fighter. We’re very motivated for this chance and really completely happy to be on this platform for all combat followers in Mexico to look at.
“I’ve numerous expertise. I can punch. I can transfer. I can field. I’m a whole fighter and I’m able to reveal what I’m able to on Saturday.”
Arechiga was born and raised in Mazatlan, Mexico, the place most of his fights as a professional have taken place. Mazatlan can also be the hometown of former world tremendous middleweight titleholder and present cruiserweight contender Gilberto Ramirez.
Hector Zapari as soon as represented and educated Ramirez. Zapari at the moment manages and trains Arechiga, who believes he has but to hit his ceiling, however continues to develop beneath Zapari.
“I really feel like I’m at my finest with Hector,” stated Arechiga. “I’ve been with him since I used to be 12 years outdated. I’ve improved a fantastic deal.
“After this combat, I consider we’re able to face the most effective at 122 kilos. A formidable win might put us within the rankings with the sanctioning our bodies. We’re able to face the contenders within the division.”
In his final bout on October 20, Arechiga stopped Luis Alvarado Morales within the opening spherical. Lower than 4 months earlier than the win over Alvarado, Arechiga stopped fringe contender Mario Diaz Maldonado within the eighth spherical.
Arechiga has stopped 5 of his final seven opponents.
“Azulito” Ramirez (19-2, 10 KOs), who’s a southpaw from Mexicali, is coming off a seventh spherical knockout loss to Jose Lopez Nunez in December.
Ramirez (19-2, 10 KOs) misplaced by knockout within the seventh spherical to Jose Nunez in his final bout on December 2 in his hometown of Mexicali, Mexico. The 24-year-old has gained his earlier 15 fights, together with victories over once-beaten fighters Alexis Bastar and Jorge Martinez Monreal.
Additionally on the cardboard, light-weight Jose Amaro (9-0-1, 4 KOs), who additionally resides in Mazatlan, will face Christian Sanchez (5-1, 2 KOs) of Cuernavaca in a six-round bout.
Francisco A. Salazar has written for The Ring since October 2013 and has lined boxing in Southern California and overseas since 2000. Francisco additionally covers boxing for the Ventura County (California) Star newspaper. He might be reached at [email protected]
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