| |
|
Gerardo Zapata Media Day for Oct.27 Title Clash
PhilBoxing.com Fri, 20 Oct 2023

Managua, Nicaragua; The hometown challenger Gerardo "Cascabel" Zapata(14-1-1) held his own media day this morning as he gets set to challenge Jonathan "Bomba" Gonzalez for the WBO Jr Flyweight belt on October 27 at 9PM/EST from the famed Alexis Aguello Complex.
Nicaragua has hosted 6 world title fights and all six have resulted in victories for the local fighters. The last title fight took place over two decades ago Adonis Rivas SD Jair Jimenez on May 4, 2002.
Also joining the challenger and showing support was his trainer Albert Vasquez, Kevin Vivas who will fight on the co feature, former world champion Felix Alvarado, along with undercard fighters Juneith "Colocha" Ortega and Israel Lopez.
Challenger Gerardo "Cascabel" Zapata
“The belt is staying in Nicaragua"
"We have waited for this moment my whole career, what better way then to win the title at home"
"I Feel great going into this fight, we will make it 0-7 on Oct.27
Trainer Albert Vasquez
“Zapata is ready to shine, it will be a night to remember"
The show will also feature another interesting battle between Puerto Rico and Nicaragua in the Co-Main, WBO Latino Jr flyweight champion #4 IBF #13 Rene “El Chulo” Santiago (11-3 8 KO’s) of Humacao, Puerto Rico faces undefeated local challenger #15 Kevin Vivas (7-0) for the Vacant WBO/NABO Jr Flyweight title over 10 rounds.
Undefeated ranked challenger Kevin Vivas
“This is the perfect step up fight for me as I go for my first belt"
"Thanks to my team for getting me an opportunity on this mega event"
7 More bouts round off the show. More details to follow including full undercard, Special Guest, Officials for the main event and more. WBO Night of champions is promoted by Tuto Zabala Jr’s All Star Boxing, Inc in association with Top Rank on ESPN+.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
All or nothing for Jerwin By Joaquin Henson, , Mon, 04 Aug 2025Triumphant Return: Jerwin Ancajas Defeats Casero in Los Angeles, Good Job! By Carlos Costa, , Mon, 04 Aug 2025IM Concio Sweeps Kamatyas Open By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 04 Aug 2025OSCAR "LA MIGRAÑA" DUARTE STUNS HOMETOWN FAVORITE KENNETH “BOSSMAN” SIMS JR. WITH MAJORITY DECISION VICTORY , Sun, 03 Aug 2025JERWIN ANCAJAS DEFEATS RUBEN CASERO IN CALIFORNIA By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 03 Aug 2025The Bout Outside The Ring: Boxing and the Filipino Struggle for Legitimacy By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Sun, 03 Aug 2025Filipino FIDE Master Roel Abelgas finishes second in Hongkong rapid chess By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 03 Aug 2025Cañizales defeats Pradabsri and wins WBC title in Venezuela By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025PH's Nouri snags blitz gold in Asian Amateur Chess Championship By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: The Boxer By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025Duarte vs. Sims Jr. Title Eliminator Official: All Fighters Make Weight in Chicago , Sat, 02 Aug 2025ALLEN v MAKHMUDOV, SUGAR NUNEZ IN MEXICO AND MORE AS MATCHROOM BOXING CONFIRMS HUGE AUTUMN LINE-UP – LIVE ON DAZN , Sat, 02 Aug 2025Undaloc Jr. leads BBG 300 Ultra Marathon By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025Round One: Dr. Bernard Remollino Brings Pancho Villa Back Into the Ring By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025Panya Pradabsri, Carlos Cañizales Make Weight for WBC 108 World Title Rematch in Venezuela By Carlos Costa, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025“NOWHERE TO RUN” OSCAR “LA MIGRAÑA” DUARTE VS. KENNETH “BOSSMAN” SIMS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES , Fri, 01 Aug 2025Pabular to make 1st title defense on Aug. 12 By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025Tacurong excited to play in Buhangin slugfest By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover vs Former Champ Luis “Nica” Concepcion August 17 in Manila! By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025Xiao Time: Where History Pulls No Punches By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025Vargas Speaks After Retaining WBA Bantamweight Title in Gritty Battle with Daigo Higa in Japan , Thu, 31 Jul 2025The “ATV” Plan is set for Undefeated Bay State Junior middleweight prospect Anthony Velazquez , Thu, 31 Jul 2025Youth High Performance Team Captain Salim Ellis-Bey Takes the World Stage With One Goal in Mind , Thu, 31 Jul 2025Trainer Tommy Brooks Passes Away at 71 By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025Kyosuke Takami Stops Erick Rosa in 10, Becomes “The New” WBA 108 World Champion By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025 |

|
|
|
|
|