WBO featherweight champion Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza (26-0, 22 KOs) of Jalisco, Mexico is set to defend his title as he takes on Edward Vazquez (17-2, 4 KOs) of Forth Worth, Texas on Sunday, May 4, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as the co-feature to Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas for Cinco de Mayo Weekend.
Rafael Espinoza
“I'm thrilled to return to the ring, especially in the city where I always dreamed of fighting, Las Vegas. Fighting at T-Mobile Arena is also a dream come true, which adds even more excitement for me. Edward Vazquez is a tough fighter who wants to take what’s mine. But I’m prepared to show him that I’m here to stay as a champion. I cannot wait for May 4 to reaffirm that once again.”
Edward Vasquez
“May 4 can’t get here soon enough. I started boxing at eight years old and have been a pro for over nine years. Nothing has ever been handed to me. I earned this opportunity. Espinoza is a fantastic fighter and a deserving champion, but he has never stepped into the ring with someone like ‘Kid’ Vazquez.”
Promoter Bob Arum
“Rafael Espinoza is a towering featherweight with the power and skills to be a world champion for years to come, and we’re excited to showcase him on such a meaningful weekend for Mexican boxing,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum “Edward Vazquez is a tough, determined challenger who knows this is his shot to change everything. Fans at T-Mobile Arena are in for a treat as Espinoza shares the spotlight with the incomparable Naoya Inoue on this historic Cinco de Mayo card.”
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