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== Background == |
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On August 6, [[Bob Arum]] stated that [[Vasyl Lomachenko]] would fight for a third time in 2017, likely on December 9th or 23rd. When asked who the potential options were, Arum stated, <nowiki>''Well, there'</nowiki>s a few guys. [[Guillermo |
On August 6, [[Bob Arum]] stated that [[Vasyl Lomachenko]] would fight for a third time in 2017, likely on December 9th or 23rd. When asked who the potential options were, Arum stated, <nowiki>''Well, there'</nowiki>s a few guys. [[Guillermo Rigondeaux]] if he answers Dino (Duva's) call. There's (Orlando) [[Orlando Salido|Salido]], who's sniffing around and the third is (Miguel) [[Miguel Berchelt|Berchelt]]." Arum also mentioned lightweight contender [[Raymundo Beltrán|Ray Beltrán]], but said he would like to capture a world title at lightweight before a potential fight with Lomachenko.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/lomachenko-december-options-rigondeaux-salido-berchelt--119238|title=Lomachenko's December Options: Rigondeaux, Salido, Berchelt - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|language=en-us|access-date=2017-08-17}}</ref> On August 14, Arum spoke to [[Los Angeles Times|LA Times]] and confirmed either Rigondeaux or Salido would be Lomachenko's next opponent. He stated if the bout with Rigondeaux was made, it would likely take place at [[The Theater at Madison Square Garden]] and a potential rematch with Salido would take place in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/arum-rigondeaux-salido-lomachenkos-options-december-9--119488|title=Arum: Rigondeaux, Salido Are Lomachenko’s Options for 12/9 - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|language=en-us|access-date=2017-08-17}}</ref> On August 21, Arum stated both camps were closing in on finalising a deal for December 9. On September 15, the bout between Lomachenko and Rigondeaux was confirmed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/history-dual-gold-medalists-vasyl-lomachenko-guillermo-rigondeaux-meet-dec-9-new-york-163924159.html|title=Dual gold medalists Vasyl Lomachenko, Guillermo Rigondeaux to meet, make history Dec. 9 in New York|publisher=}}</ref> The fight between Lomachenko and Rigondeaux will take place at 130 pounds.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/20401308/vasyl-lomachenko-guillermo-rigondeaux-camps-close-deal-dec-9-fight|title=Lomachenko, Rigondeaux camps close to deal|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-08-22}}</ref> On October 3, Arum stated there was less than a hundred tickets remaining and the event would go on to be the biggest live gate in the history of the Theatre.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/lomachenko-vs-rigondeaux-close-sold-out--121065|title=Lomachenko vs. Rigondeaux is Close To Sold Out! - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|language=en-us|access-date=2017-10-04}}</ref> On November 18, Carl Moretti of Top Rank revealed a re-hydration clause on the contract. Both fighters agreed to weigh in at 09:00 on the morning of the fight, where they would not be able to exceed 138 pounds. Any fighter over the limit would face a penalty of more than $10,000.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/21449947/fight-vasyl-lomachenko-guillermo-rigondeaux-include-weight-check-day-fight|title=Weight check for Lomachenko and Rigondeaux|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-11-24}}</ref> |
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== Buildup == |
== Buildup == |
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| Date | December 9, 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | The Theater at Madison Square Garden | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Title(s) on the line | WBO super featherweight championship | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux is an upcoming professional boxing match to be contested for the WBO super featherweight championship. The bout will be held on December 9, 2017 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lomachenko and Rigondeaux are regarded as two of the best amateurs in history, with each boxer winning two Olympic gold medals.
Background
On August 6, Bob Arum stated that Vasyl Lomachenko would fight for a third time in 2017, likely on December 9th or 23rd. When asked who the potential options were, Arum stated, ''Well, there's a few guys. Guillermo Rigondeaux if he answers Dino (Duva's) call. There's (Orlando) Salido, who's sniffing around and the third is (Miguel) Berchelt." Arum also mentioned lightweight contender Ray Beltrán, but said he would like to capture a world title at lightweight before a potential fight with Lomachenko.[1] On August 14, Arum spoke to LA Times and confirmed either Rigondeaux or Salido would be Lomachenko's next opponent. He stated if the bout with Rigondeaux was made, it would likely take place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden and a potential rematch with Salido would take place in Los Angeles.[2] On August 21, Arum stated both camps were closing in on finalising a deal for December 9. On September 15, the bout between Lomachenko and Rigondeaux was confirmed.[3] The fight between Lomachenko and Rigondeaux will take place at 130 pounds.[4] On October 3, Arum stated there was less than a hundred tickets remaining and the event would go on to be the biggest live gate in the history of the Theatre.[5] On November 18, Carl Moretti of Top Rank revealed a re-hydration clause on the contract. Both fighters agreed to weigh in at 09:00 on the morning of the fight, where they would not be able to exceed 138 pounds. Any fighter over the limit would face a penalty of more than $10,000.[6]
Buildup
On September 26, a promotional pre-sale began for tickets. Promoters, managers and boxers gave their thoughts on the fight.[7]
"The Lomachenko versus Rigondeaux title fight is a signature event in the sport of boxing. It matches the two greatest fighters in Olympic boxing facing off against each other. Never before in boxing history have two boxers, each the winner of two Olympic gold medals, faced each other in a professional boxing match."
— Bob Arum, Top Rank Promoter
"It will be a big battle for boxing fans and boxing history. This battle will open our maximum potential. It will be the best New Year's present for boxing fanatics. Trust me on this one."
— Vasyl Lomachenko, WBO super featherweight champion
"I am excited about Vasyl stepping back in the ring before the year is over. It is a great fight for all boxing lovers and the fans from around the world who asked for it. It is a historic bout for boxing, where for the first time two boxers, two world champions, each holding two Olympic gold medals, will meet in the professional ring. I am looking forward to seeing it."
— Egis Klimas, Lomachenko's manager
"Regardless of weight class, Rigondeaux is ready to deliver an unforgettable performance."
— Roc Nation Sports promoter Michael Yormark
"I'm thrilled to be part of this historic fight on ESPN because I've had my eye on fighting Vasyl Lomachenko for a long time. I'm thankful that Roc Nation Sports and Top Rank made this fight happen, and I can't wait to make a statement on Dec. 9 in New York City. Weight classes don't win fights -- fighters do. And I look forward to delivering the best performance of my career, beating a fellow legendary Olympian in Lomachenko and solidifying my place as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters of this era."
— Guillermo Rigondeaux, WBA & Lineal super bantamweight champion
"This fight against Vasyl Lomachenko is the marquee challenge that Guillermo has been coveting, and we're grateful for Roc Nation Sports' hard work in making this a reality. Throughout Guillermo's career, he has never backed down from any fighter or weight-class restriction, so we're very excited to get to work. It's going to be a battle, but Guillermo will make Cuba, Miami and all of his fans worldwide proud when he beats Lomachenko on Dec. 9."
— Alex Bornote, Rigondeaux's manager
Fight card
| Weight Class | Result | Round | |||
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| Super featherweight |  Vasyl Lomachenko (c)
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vs. |  Guillermo Rigondeaux
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12 | |
| Super featherweight |  Christopher Diaz
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vs. |  Casey Ramos
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10 | |
| Heavyweight | Bryant Jennings
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vs. | Don Haynesworth
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8 | |
| Super lightweight |  Fazliddin Gaibnazarov
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vs. | Steven Ortiz
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8 | |
| Featherweight |  Michael Conlan
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vs. |  Luis Fernando Molina
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6 | |
| Featherweight | Shakur Stevenson
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vs. | Oscar Mendoza
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6 | |
| Super bantamweight | Jose Gonzalez
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vs. | Adan Gonzales
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6 | |
| Lightweight | Mikaela Mayer
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vs. | Nydia Feliciano
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4x2 |
References
- ^ "Lomachenko's December Options: Rigondeaux, Salido, Berchelt - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
- ^ "Arum: Rigondeaux, Salido Are Lomachenko's Options for 12/9 - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
- ^ "Dual gold medalists Vasyl Lomachenko, Guillermo Rigondeaux to meet, make history Dec. 9 in New York".
- ^ "Lomachenko, Rigondeaux camps close to deal". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-08-22.
- ^ "Lomachenko vs. Rigondeaux is Close To Sold Out! - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
- ^ "Weight check for Lomachenko and Rigondeaux". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-11-24.
- ^ "Lomachenko, Rigondeaux to face off Dec. 9". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-09-27.