Undefeated WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza is about to do battle towards quantity two ranked contender (WBO) Sergio Chirino on the BleauLive Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The match has the makings of an all-out struggle between two warriors decided to seize the victory by any means mandatory; they may go away all of it within the ring.
It’s his first title protection for Espinoza since capturing a shocking victory towards Robeisy Ramirez final December. For Chirino, it’s the chance to perform his lifelong dream of capturing a world title.
Rafael Espinoza (24-0, 20 KOs) is the tallest featherweight champion in historical past at six toes and an inch. He has a tough first protection when going through a really hungry fighter with a robust beginner background who’s technically sound and possesses first rate energy.
Espinoza has a 6.5-inch attain benefit, and he’ll put it to use all through the match. To be actually efficient he must be disciplined and make the most of his jab at lengthy vary for your complete match, Espinoza tends to get careless and combat on the within as a substitute.
If he does so, he’ll be giving Chirino the chance to field him on the within. Espinoza is an orthodox fighter, and that is his energy; he generally chooses to modify to the southpaw stance to present his opponents a distinct look.
In his match towards Robeisy, his transitioning of stances turned out pricey, as he suffered a knockdown and a twisted ankle. He might have misplaced the match then and there, however Espinoza dug deep, completed the match, and captured the victory.
Espinoza threw almost 1,000 punches in that match and acknowledged at Wednesday’s press convention that he’s had a full camp, feels good, and is ready to exceed that punch depend this time round.
Chirino must neutralize Espinoza’s excessive output fee to achieve success. Chirino’s common output fee of 47.3 punches thrown per spherical is considerably decrease than Espinoza’s common fee of 77.4 punches (Compubox).
When on the defensive, Chirino must successfully catch, parry, and roll Espinoza’s punches after which goal Espinoza’s giant physique offensively to gradual him down.
Sergio Chirino (22-1, 13 KOs) usually likes to field on the skin as he tends to have the attain benefit towards his opponents. At 5’9, he’s a good-sized featherweight. For this match, he’ll should combat on the within to achieve success. This can be a technique that received’t pose a problem to seek out as Espinoza likes to combat on the within as properly.
Chirino has acknowledged he feels he can drop Espinoza, as others have completed up to now. This shall be no simple process, as Espinoza’s quantity and energy can create difficulties. Solely 4 have gone the space with Rafael.
This match might change into a battle of attrition whereby the winner would be the one who can face up to a 36-minute struggle. Neither will concede, and each are ready to present it their all to seize the victory.
