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Philippines, 08 May 2026 |
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IBA presents stacked fight card for May 21 event in Mexico City PhilBoxing.com Fri, 08 May 2026  Lausanne, Switzerland – A high-quality night of professional boxing is set for May 21 at Arena CDMX, as IBA and Zanfer Boxing unveils a diverse and competitive fight card featuring rising prospects, seasoned contenders, and international matchups across multiple weight divisions. Headlining the card in the super flyweight division, Mexico’s Angel Ayala Lardizabal (18-1, 8 KOs), known as “Cameleon,” will take on Filipino puncher Jayson Mama (21-3-1, 10 KOs). The bout promises a high-paced clash between Ayala’s technical approach and Mama’s aggressive, power-driven style. Another highlight sees Jonathan Fierro (21-1, 18 KOs) square off against Sergio Chirino Sanchez (23-2, 13 KOs) in a super featherweight matchup between two experienced fighters with strong knockout ratios. The card also features a compelling women’s featherweight bout, where Mexico’s Yamileth Mercado (24-4, 5 KOs) meets Colombia’s Flor Valentina Rodriguez (9-2, 6 KOs), adding further depth and international flavor to the event. Additional bouts include: Miguel Angel Martinez (3-0, 2 KOs) vs Brian Nicolas Farias (9-4, 2 KOs) in the welterweight division Cristian Eusse (12-0-1, 9 KOs) vs Tomas Mendoza (13-3, 7 KOs) at lightweight Francisco Cantabrana (12-1, 10 KOs) vs Jordi Omar Villa Soto (9-4, 7 KOs) at light heavyweight Manuel Romero (14-1-1, 8 KOs) vs Ridwan Oyekola (14-4-2, 9 KOs) in another lightweight contest The event brings together fighters from Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Nigeria, and the Philippines, reflecting the growing global reach of professional boxing and the continued strength of the Latin American fight scene. Chris Roberts OBE, CEO of the International Boxing Association, commented: “This is exactly the kind of card that reflects where boxing is today: competitive, international, and full of fighters who are hungry to make the next step in their careers. Mexico has always been a cornerstone of the sport, and events like this show why. We’re seeing a strong mix of unbeaten prospects, experienced contenders, and genuine cross-border matchups that raise the level across the board. For many of these fighters, May 21 is not just another fight night. It’s an opportunity to move significantly closer to the global stage.” The May 21 event is expected to draw strong local support at Arena CDMX while also capturing international attention thanks to its balanced matchmaking and depth across divisions. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.superboletos.com/landing-evento/g3kdb2B4WZDU71yxaZ5wXg  |
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