On Saturday, April 6, Mexican standout Jimerr Espinosa (15-2, 14 KOs) will tackle Angel Martinez (15-3-2, 14 KOs) within the 10-round principal occasion at Sala Urbana in Naucalpan, Mexico. The principle occasion and undercard is promoted by Miura Boxing and can stream reside and completely within the U.S. on ESPN+.
Jimerr Espinosa vs. Angel Martinez
Espinosa and Martinez Profession Recapped
Espinosa will look to bounce again from his split-decision defeat to Delante Johnson on December 9, 2023. The 26-year-old raced to 11-0, with ten KOs at the start of his profession, earlier than a split-decision loss to Jonathan Escobedo Martinez. “Mortero” has confirmed his punching energy, as he rebounded following that first loss with a four-fight knockout streak earlier than the slim defeat to the U.S. Olympian Johnson.
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Espinosa confirmed his ring IQ towards Jonson, a formidable counterpuncher, by hitting him with the overhand proper, inflicting the American issues. It was a back-and-forth battle over the eight rounds – which cut up the judges, with Johnson incomes the victory. His subsequent opponent can be fellow Mexican Angel Martinez, who has additionally proven loads of energy all through his profession, with 14 KOs from 15 fights.
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Martinez can be wanting to bounce again to type after dropping his final struggle to David Moreno Potrero final April by unanimous resolution.
Jimerr Espinosa vs. Angel Martinez Undercard
Leo Ruiz (13-0, 8 KOs) vs. Oziel Santoyo(16-2-1, 9 KOs), 8 Rounds, Junior Middleweight Ernesto Salcedo(15-4, 12 KOs) vs. Agustin Perez(12-3-1, 5 KOs), 8 Rounds, Junior Featherweight Vieris Ortega(10-1, 10 KOs) vs. Jorge Villalobos(14-2-3, 8 KOs), 8 Rounds, Junior BantamweightDamazion Vanhouter (5-0, 3 KOs) vs. Christian Davalos (5-2, 3 KOs), 6 Rounds, HeavyweightAlbert Gonzalez (7-0, 3 KOs) vs. Joel Mora(7-3-4, 5 KOs), 6 Rounds, FeatherweightAlfonso Flores(12-2, 9 KOs) vs. Luis Reyes(4-1-1, 1 KO), 8 Rounds, Tremendous MiddleweightDominique Francis (14-0, 9 KOs) vs. Uriel Lopez (15-18-1, 7 KOs), 8 Rounds, Featherweights
Massive Combat Weekend Prediction
When two Mexicans meet within the ring, it virtually actually brings loads of fireworks. Regardless of dropping his final struggle, there are many positives from his efficiency towards Johnson. At Massive Combat Weekend, we’re backing Jimerr Espinosa to win by stoppage someplace in spherical four-six, together with his shot choice and energy being an excessive amount of for his fellow Mexican.