Philippines, 25 Apr 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


ROCKY AND GIRON PROMISE TO DELIVER FIREWORKS IN CANADA

PhilBoxing.com





Big-hitting Super-Featherweights collide in Quebec tomorrow night

Rocky Hernandez and Rene Tellez Giron have promised to deliver explosive action when they clash Casino du Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec tomorrow night (Friday February 28), live worldwide on DAZN and in association with Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM).

Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.ca. You can also communicate directly with GYM at info@groupeyvonmichel.ca.

Matchroom present their first event in Canada and Hernandez and Giron are set to heat things up in the sub-zero temperatures, in a critical clash for Rocky as he hunts another shot at World title honors.

KO artist Hernandez (36-2 32 KOs) is back after an accidental head clash in his showdown with Thomas Mattice caused a cut to his left eye in Hermosillo back in September, ending a contest that was bubbling nicely with a technical decision win.

That was a second win for ‘Rocky’ in his rebuild after his thrilling World title fight with O’Shaquie Foster in October 2023, and the WBA Continental Americas and IBF USBA Super-Featherweight titles when he takes on Giron (20-4 13 KOs), the fiery Mexican who gave future World Title challenger Floyd Schofield a real scare when he floored him in the 11th round of their clash in Las Vegas in November in a spirited performance.

“Both Rene’s style and my style are confrontational,” said Hernandez. “Neither of us want to lose, we both seek victory.

“This started as a child’s wish, and is turning into something bigger than what the child dreamed of. We train 3,200 meters above sea level and we’re going in there with all the attitude and conditioning for the fight. This is heavy training for the fight because we know it won’t be easy. Rene is a strong fighter.

“I believe Mexican boxing is synonymous with sacrifice, with war, the simple fact of saying I am a Mexican boxer, is that we’re going to put on a great show and I believe that this will not be the exception.

“My wife and for my children, this sacrifice I make day to day is for them, they know how much I love them and that I will never give up for them, they give me the impulse and every time I am falling, they give me a lift to keep working and putting in effort. I have confidence, the work I put in gives me that, we are going to put on a great fight and I will come out with my hand raised.”

“This will be a true Mexican war,” said Giron. “One of the two of us is going to be left standing because we are going to give it our all.

“I consider myself a brawler, but I am also a boxer who wears down opponents round after round.

“It doesn’t matter where you train as long as you train 100 per cent. Fights are always won in training.

“People usually call me ‘El Bravo’ because I always go all out, give everything I can and more, so from there the nickname Bravo stuck because they think I am brave, and well yes, I am brave.

“My family and my partner have always been my motivation. In the end, everything I do is for them to have a better life tomorrow, and here we are with the crazy dream of one day being World champion.”

Hernandez and Giron top the bill in Canada where unbeaten hometown Heavyweight Alexis Barriere (11-0 9 KOs) returns to action for the first time since landing his ninth KO win in his 11th pro-outing in October 2023, and a fourth inside the opening round.

The 29-year-old southpaw and former Team Canada man was one of Tyson Fury’s sparring partners for his two fights with Oleksandr Usyk in May and December, and now the Sugar Hill Steward-trained Quebec puncher will be looking to get back in the groove and make an impact on the World rankings against Ubaldo Ilagor (13-1 12 KOs) over ten rounds, and Barriere’s fellow unbeaten Canadian Derek Pomerleau also in action over eight rounds at Middleweight against Nathan McIntosh (14-3-1 1 KO), and the action is kicked off on DAZN at 8pm ET by former World champion Jelena Mrdjenovich (42-12-2 19 KOs) meeting Italian Jessica Bellusci (6-3 2 KOs) over eight rounds at Featherweight.




Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Verano stops Sohsit of Thailand in Clash of Nations
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • Land of the Rising Star: WBO Welter Champ Brian Norman Jr. Defends Crown June 19 Against Jin Sasaki in Tokyo; Araneta vs Simsri for IBF Title in Co-Feature
    , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • Filipino trainer scores big win
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • Abalos, Reyes, Manalo to grace billiardfest on May 4
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • EUBANK JR VS. BENN + UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
    , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • June 21: Jahi Tucker-Lorenzo Simpson Middleweight Grudge Match Added to Vito Mielnicki Jr.- Kamil Gardzielik Card at Prudential Center LIVE on ESPN+
    , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • SALITA PROMOTIONS ADDS TWO MORE ELITE WORLD CHAMPIONS TO STAR-STUDDED ROSTER 
    , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • Toro Promotions, Inc. Flexing its Heavyweight Muscles Around the boxing world
    , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • Unbeaten pro boxer Anthony Velasquez Building his brand promoting this Saturday’s Main event fight at home in Springfield, Mass.
    , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • Disturbing, Eyebrow-Raising Happenings Involving Prominent Filipino Fighters (Part 2)
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • The Monster Arrives: Naoya Inoue Is Back in America!
    , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • Prayers for Jonathan
    By Joaquin Henson, , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • EUBANK JR VS. BENN MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
    , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • Young, Llavanes power Camarines past Toledo in PCAP chess tilt
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • June 27: Christian Mbilli-Maciej Sulecki Interim Super Middleweight World Title Showdown Set for Videotron Centre in Quebec City LIVE on ESPN+
    , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • Undefeated junior middleweight prospect Nisa “Sweet-Destruction” Rodriguez Fighting this Saturday on a Pro-Am Card along with her son in Riverhead, NY
    , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • Split-T Management Fighters Tyshawn Denson and Devon Young Advance in WBC Grand Prix Tournament
    , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • Verano, Cha, Oppas, Uduna, Traya, Mancito in Hot Action in Highland Show in Thailand
    By Carlos Costa, , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • LA Wins to Level Series With Minnesota; OKC, Indiana in Commanding 2-0 Leads
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • Disturbing, Eyebrow-Raising Happenings Involving Filipino Boxers
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • HALL OF FAMER “THE COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER” CHRISTY MARTIN TO PARTICIPATE IN 2025 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND FESTIVITIES
    , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • EUBANK JR VS. BENN GRAND ARRIVALS QUOTES
    , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • Headlining again at home a dream come true for 16-0-1 junior middleweight Anthony Velasquez
    , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • Amateur Standout Stephanie Simon Signs with Split-T Boxing Management
    , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • The Past Week in Action 21 April 2025: Fundora KOs Badillo, Retains Undisputed Belts; Smith UD Germain; Kovalev Returns with a Win
    By Eric Armit, , Tue, 22 Apr 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.