Undefeated WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza is ready to do battle towards quantity two ranked contender (WBO) Sergio Chirino on the BleauLive Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The match has the makings of an all-out warfare between two warriors decided to seize the victory by any means needed; they are going to go away all of it within the ring.
It’s his first title protection for Espinoza since capturing a stunning victory towards Robeisy Ramirez final December. For Chirino, it’s the chance to perform his lifelong dream of capturing a world title.
Rafael Espinoza (24-0, 20 KOs) is the tallest featherweight champion in historical past at six toes and an inch. He has a troublesome first protection when going through a really hungry fighter with a robust novice background who’s technically sound and possesses respectable energy.
Espinoza has a 6.5-inch attain benefit, and he’ll put it to use all through the match. To be really efficient he must be disciplined and make the most of his jab at lengthy vary for the complete match, Espinoza tends to get careless and combat on the within as a substitute.
If he does so, he’ll be giving Chirino the chance to field him on the within. Espinoza is an orthodox fighter, and that is his power; he typically chooses to modify to the southpaw stance to offer his opponents a distinct look.
In his match towards Robeisy, his transitioning of stances turned out pricey, as he suffered a knockdown and a twisted ankle. He may have misplaced the match then and there, however Espinoza dug deep, completed the match, and captured the victory.
Espinoza threw almost 1,000 punches in that match and said at Wednesday’s press convention that he’s had a full camp, feels good, and is ready to exceed that punch rely this time round.
Chirino should neutralize Espinoza’s excessive output price to achieve success. Chirino’s common output price of 47.3 punches thrown per spherical is considerably decrease than Espinoza’s common price of 77.4 punches (Compubox).
When on the defensive, Chirino should successfully catch, parry, and roll Espinoza’s punches after which goal Espinoza’s massive physique offensively to sluggish him down.
Sergio Chirino (22-1, 13 KOs) usually likes to field on the surface as he tends to have the attain benefit towards his opponents. At 5’9, he’s a good-sized featherweight. For this match, he’ll should combat on the within to achieve success. It is a technique that received’t pose an issue to search out as Espinoza likes to combat on the within as effectively.
Chirino has said he feels he can drop Espinoza, as others have completed up to now. This can be no simple process, as Espinoza’s quantity and energy can create difficulties. Solely 4 have gone the space with Rafael.
This match might develop into a battle of attrition whereby the winner would be the one who can stand up to a 36-minute warfare. Neither will concede, and each are ready to offer it their all to seize the victory.
