WBO number one lightweight contender Anthony Peterson will face a new foe this Friday in the co-feature bout on ShoBox from the Hard Rock Cafe Resort and Hotel in Biloxi, MS.
Peterson (25-0, 18 KO's) will now face "El Cubano Mexicano," Jose Antonio Izquierdo (16-1-1, 13 KO's). No word yet on whether Peterson's NABO Lightweight title will still be on the line.
Izquierdo, a native of Pina Del Rio, Cuba who now fights out of Chihuahua, Mexico, will try to bounce back from suffering his first pro loss in his last outing, a 10-round unanimous decision to veteran Cesar Soto on April 27 in Chihuahua. Prior to that, Izquierdo gave prospect Nick Casal his first pro loss last January. Izquierdo replaces Guadalupe Rosales, who pulled out of the bout.
The main event for the card remains the same -- undefeated Lamont Peterson, who is ranked third at junior welterweight by the WBO and sixth by the WBA, will defend his NABO Junior Welterweight championship against undefeated Antonio Mesquita. The ShoBox telecast begins at 11 PM ET on Showtime.
So Digital, are both Peterson fights going to be televised, or just Lamont's?
ReplyDeleteBoth fights will be on the ShoBox telecast.
ReplyDeleteExcellent, thanks.
ReplyDeleteDigital, what do you think of the opponents? They both seem like they'll be good matchups for the Petersons: tough opponents who will test Anthony and Lamont, but opponents who can be beaten. Seems like the type of opponents they need to get battle-tested when and if they fight for a Big 4 title this year.
Many people thank Antonio Mesquita may be the toughest person Lamont has faced to date. He is undefeated and experienced. I, like many, feel this is a great opponent for Lamont.
ReplyDeleteIzquierdo might still be a good opponent for Anthony. He beat Nick Casal when Casal was still considered a real legitimate prospect. I would have liked to see what Anthony would have done with Guadalupe Rosales, but Izquierdo might be good.
Anthony, however, seems to be a step above everyone Izquierdo has faced to date.