Unbeaten tremendous Middleweight contender Osleys Iglesias (12-0, 11 KOs) shall be combating Petro Ivanov (18-0-2, 13 KOs) within the 12-round headliner this Thursday, November seventh, on the On line casino de Montreal in Montreal, Canada. The occasion shall be proven stay on ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. ET.
This shall be one other nice alternative for the 26-year-old Iglesias to be seen by U.S. and Canadian followers as a result of he’s not been given numerous possibilities to get notoriety in his younger profession. It will be simpler if Iglesias have been being given a significant push by the promoters and networks like different fighters. He’s not been given the prospect but.
The Cuba-born Iglesias, 6’2 “, is ranked #5 WBC and #7 IBF at 168 and is trying to put himself in place for a world title or struggle in opposition to among the notable contenders within the division. Latest knockout wins this yr over Sena Agbeko, Evgency Shvedenko, and Marcelo Coceres.
Of the highest tremendous middleweights within the division now, the southpaw Iglesias is the largest risk to WBA, WBC, and WBO champion Canelo Alvarez. That’s additionally why Canelo will seemingly keep away from Iglesias identical to his fellow countryman, David Morrell, was throughout his time at 168—talking of Morrell. Iglesias defeated Morrell within the amateurs when the 2 have been youngsters in Cuba in April 2015.
The 2 fighters Iglesias had issues with the fighters within the amateurs have been two-time Cuban Olympic gold medalist Arlen Lopez, who he misplaced to 5 occasions, and Israil Madrimov of Uzbekistan.
Iglesias should goal the IBF belt held by William Scull at tremendous middleweight as a result of it’s the most dependable path to a world title.
Additionally on the cardboard is Steven Butler dealing with Fernando Farias within the chief help bout at 168, scheduled for eight rounds.
Undercard fights
Thomas Chabot vs. Jesus Daneff
Wilkens Mathieu vs. Marcos Karalitzky
Dzmitry Asanau vs. Matias Rueda
Jhon Orobio vs. Jacopo Colli
Final Up to date on 11/05/2024
