Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez will face Miguel Marriaga to guide the undercard on Saturday August 31, the place Diego Pacheco headlines in opposition to Maciej Sulecki at Dignity Well being Sports activities Park in Los Angeles, stay worldwide on DAZN.
Nunez (27-1 27 KOs) prolonged his 100 per cent document of wins inside the gap with a career-best efficiency in February, coming into enemy territory in Tajikistan to take out former world ruler Shavkhatdzon Rakhimov within the eleventh spherical of their ultimate eliminator for the IBF Junior Light-weight title. ‘Sugar’ is sitting fairly because the #1 contender for the crown that’s held by Anthony Cacace, and the 27 yr previous will likely be trying to preserve his KO run going to show he’s able to battle for the title.
Marriaga (31-7 26 KOs) is out to derail these plans, and in doing so, the Colombian can stake his personal declare for a fourth World title shot, having beforehand confronted Nicholas Walters, Oscar Valdez and Vasiliy Lomachenko for World honors at 126 and 130lbs.
“I’m joyful and motivated by our dedication on the door, in opposition to the previous contender for the world title on three events and including that we’ll make our debut in the US,” stated Nunez.
“I do know he’s a powerful fighter with loads of expertise however that motivates me much more to reach in the perfect situation. We will likely be able to exit with our fingers raised on August 31.”
“It is a enormous alternative for me to place myself again into place amongst the elite of the division,” stated Marriaga. “Sugar is an excellent and powerful fighter, however I really feel nice, and I’m going to offer it all the pieces I’ve come August 31.”
Nunez’s conflict with Marriaga completes the cardboard in Carson, the place an all-Mexican conflict stands out, as Arturo Cardenas takes on Jesus Arechiga. Cardenas (14-0-1 8 KOs) defends his Continental Americas Tremendous-Bantamweight title for the second time in LA, having edged out Danny Flores by way of majority resolution in Phoenix in June to defend the strap for the primary time, having crushed Ernesto Flores in February to land the belt.
Arechiga (21-1 15 KOs) is the subsequent man to attempt to take the title from Cardenas and the Sinaloa man will likely be determined to get again to successful methods having narrowly misplaced in his final outing. That was in one other crossroads conflict with Jose Ramirez Maciel for the NABF title in Xochitepec in March, and the 24 yr previous is worked up to have the ability to set the document straight immediately with one other strap on the road.
“I’m delighted to be again once more with Matchroom,” stated Cardenas. “I need to thank each God and Eddie Hearn for this chance. I’ve been preserving in form within the fitness center with my workforce at RGBA and with the help of household, I’ve been coaching arduous like I all the time do. We will likely be greater than prepared on August 31 to placed on a superb battle and are available away with my hand raised.”
“I’m very motivated and grateful with this chance,” stated Arechiga. “I’m having a terrific camp to assist me attain my full potential within the ring. It is going to be an excellent battle because the rival is a good fighter and we’ll depart all the pieces within the ring. It’s the alternative that I’ve been ready for a very long time, in the present day it presents itself, thank God, and I’m going to take advantage of it. I’m additionally very excited that it’s for a title, that motivates me twice.”
There’s an American debut on the cardboard for Britain’s Chev ‘C4’ Clarke, who faces Efetobor Apochi for the IBF Worldwide and WBA Inter-Continental Cruiserweight titles. Clarke (9-0 7 KOs) is using excessive after recording a pair of spectacular home victories within the first half of 2024, stopping Tommy McCarthy in Belfast in January to land the WBA belt he defends in LA, after which knocking out Ellis Zorro in Leeds to to bag the British title.
His US debut pits him in opposition to Apochi (12-2 12 KOs) the Texas-based Nigerian who has landed all of his victories thus far inside the gap, and the skilled campaigner, who landed bronze within the 2014 Commonwealth Video games after beating Jai Opetaia within the quarter-finals in Glasgow, returned to motion after a near-two yr layoff in February in Florida.
“I’m delighted to be making my US debut on August 31, particularly in LA,” stated Clarke. “Due to the workforce for making this attainable. The UK followers already know what I convey to the ring. Now it’s time for America to get in on the motion. Group C4 incoming.”
“I’m essentially the most harmful Cruiserweight on the earth,” stated Apochi. “I’m essentially the most averted, and no person can beat me.”
The motion on DAZN begins with an interim World title conflict, as Adelaida Ruiz defends her WBC Tremendous-Flyweight title in opposition to Ginny Fuchs. Ruiz (16-0-1 8 KOs) defends the belt for the primary time after selecting it up on the second try in opposition to Sonia Osorio in September 2022, with their first battle for the belt March 2021 ending abruptly after an unintended head conflict within the second spherical. Los Angelina Ruiz has gained on 4 events since touchdown the belt, together with a KO conquer former World champion Maria Cecilia Roman.
Fuchs (3-0 1 KOs) fights for for a World title in simply her fourth professional battle however does so on the again of a storied novice profession, that features bronze within the 2018 World championships, silver within the 2019 Pan American video games and captaining Group USA on the 2020 Olympics. The Houston native final appeared on the undercard of Regis Prograis World title protection in New Orleans in June 2023.
“Thanks to DAZN, Matchroom for permitting me to be a part of this wonderful card in my hometown of Los Angeles,” stated Ruiz. “I’m very grateful for Sheer Sports activities Administration for making this attainable for me and my workforce. It’s all the time a pleasure to have the ability to battle in my metropolis, in entrance of my followers, buddies and my household. All the pieces involves you on the proper time, and that is my time, vamos con todo!”
“I’m excited to be part of one other Matchroom card to indicate my abilities and show that I belong amongst the highest ranked boxers,” stated Fuchs. “I respect the chance to problem for the WBC Interim belt. That is going to be a terrific battle however know I’ll have my hand raised as the brand new champion. I plan on taking this World title and stay up for larger belts.”
Matchroom just lately introduced the signing of big-punching Welterweight Fabian ‘Zurdo’ Rojo, and the Phoenix expertise returns rapidly after an explosive second spherical KO win in his yard in June over Daniel Gonzalez.
“I’m actually honored to be part of the Matchroom Boxing workforce and might’t wait to step into the ring on August 31 in LA,” stated Rojo, who meets Alejandro Frias (15-10-2 7 KOs) over six rounds. “This chance is a dream come true for me, and I’m keen to offer it my all. Thanks to everybody who’s supported me on this journey – let’s make it an evening to recollect!”
Rojo headlines the Earlier than the Bell part of the cardboard, which additionally options Criztec Bazaldua (5-0 1 KOs) going through Kyle Erwin (7-2 3 KOs) over six rounds at Tremendous-Light-weight, and Alex Gueche (5-0 5 KOs) kicking off the night time over six rounds at Bantamweight in opposition to David Vargas (8-4-2 5 KOs).
