News-us

Joshua Makes Weight for Paul Fight; Undercard Announced

American Olympian Jahmal Harvey is set to begin the main card for the upcoming Paul-Anthony fight night. His featherweight clash against unbeaten prospect Kevin Cervantes will be the first of four fights on the main card. This will mark Harvey’s second professional bout.

Co-Main Event Details

The co-main event features super-featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner, who will defend her WBO, WBA, and IBF titles against Leila Beaudoin. Baumgardner previously vacated her WBC title due to concerns over the sanctioning bodies’ decision not to provide longer rounds for women’s boxing.

Notable Fights on the Main Card

  • Jahmal Harvey vs. Kevin Cervantes – Featherweight bout
  • Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin – Co-Main Event
  • Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley – Former UFC rivals clash

Tyron Woodley is stepping in to face Anderson Silva after Chris Weidman withdrew due to injury, making this a highly anticipated matchup.

Preliminary Card Highlights

The preliminary card features two world title fights:

  • Cherneka Johnson vs. Amanda Galle – Bantamweight Title Defense
  • Yokasta Valle vs. Yadira Bustillos – WBC Strawweight Title Contest

Officials have indicated that there may be an additional fight announced for the preliminary card, enhancing the excitement of the night.

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button