IBF junior flyweight champion Ulises Solis will have revenge in his mind when he defends his title against Filipino Rodel Mayol on August 4 at the AllState Arena in Chicago.
Solis versus Mayol will be on the undercard of the Erik Morales-David Diaz WBC lightweight title showdown promoted by Top Rank.
Solis (24-1-2, 18 KO's) is the brother of Jorge Solis, who was defeated by superstar Manny Pacquiao recently in Texas.
“It is a pleasure to fight in a great event with my friend Erik Morales, and even to do it against an Asian rival, whom i know little about, but that it will be a good fight. For me this fight against a Filipino will be a revenge for my brother, so I come very prepared and we are going to win," said Solis.
The Mandaue City-raised Mayol, who has professional mark of 23 wins, 1 loss, 18 knockouts is expected to dethrone Solis although the Mexican is seen as a major threat.
But unlike in his first world title crack, Mayol has reportedly gone through great training camp in Las Vegas, and should be in top shape at the fight.
Above Photo: IBF champ Ulises Solis poses with Eric Morales as challenger Rodel Mayol of the Philippines joins them at the press conference. --PHOTO BY BOXLATINO
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