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MIDDLEWEIGHT & LIGHT FLYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN: BUTLER VS. ROLLS & VILLAR VS. NORIEGA
Montreal, Canada and Managua, Nicaragua - March 5, 2024 This week promises an exhilarating display of boxing talent as two international cards are set to stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+.
Montreal Showdown: Steven Butler vs. Steve Rolls
The action kicks off on Thursday at the prestigious Casino de Montreal in Montreal, Canada, where two-time middleweight world title challenger Steven Butler will square off against Toronto's Steve Rolls in the main event. Butler (33-4-1, 27 KOs), known for his power-packed performances, will look to assert his dominance against Rolls (22-3, 12 KOs), who has proven to be a formidable opponent against top-tier talent. Butler, coming off a sensational victory against Mexican veteran Ivan Alvarez, is eager to continue his ascent in the middleweight division. On the other hand, Rolls, who has faced the likes of Gennadiy Golovkin and Edgar Berlanga, is determined to showcase his skills and bounce back into title contention. In addition to the main event, the card features thrilling matchups including Osleys Iglesias vs. Marcelo Coceres in the super middleweight division and Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse vs. Abril Vidal for the vacant WBC heavyweight world title.Managua Battle: Azael Villar vs. Jairo Noriega
The excitement doesn't end there as Friday brings another explosive event from Pharaoh’s Casino in Managua, Nicaragua. Panamanian light flyweight contender Azael Villar will collide with unbeaten Spaniard Jairo Noriega in the 12-round main event. Villar, a seasoned veteran with an impressive record, aims to reclaim his momentum after a split draw last August. Meanwhile, Noriega, boasting an unblemished record, seeks to make a statement in his first fight outside of Spain. The card also features electrifying matchups such as Eveling Ortega vs. Yanissa Castrellon in the light flyweight division and Harvin Aguirre vs. Josue Alvarado in the welterweight category. Both events promise to deliver non-stop action and memorable moments for boxing fans worldwide. Don't miss out on the thrilling matchups, streaming live on ESPN+ starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Thursday for the Montreal showdown, and at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Friday for the Managua battle. #StevenButler #SteveRolls #boxing
