The electric “Quadro Alas” is back, of course that being three-division titlist, and reigning WBO Bantamweight belt holder π΅πJohn Riel Casimero (31-4-0, 21KO), who is looking to further his foothold as one of the elite contenders in the division. He current ranks as the #2 Bantamweight contender by Ring-Magazine, for the Champion’s rights currently held by foe
π―π΅Naoya Inoue. Meeting Quadro Alas in the ring will be π¬π§Paul “Baby Faced Assassin” Butler (33-2-0, 15KO
) of the United Kingdom, who is gearing up for his second opportunity at obtaining a title belt on the world level at 118 lbs.
Casimero’s previous fight was an awful watch, and despite his opponent π¨πΊGuillermo Rigondeaux’s lackluster drive of making it an actual fight, the verdict itself is a debatable one – nonetheless, Casimero got the Split-Decision victory to secure the 1st defense of his newest alphabet trinket. They are taking this show all the way out to Dubai, at the Coca Cola Arena. The winner here could potentially see the victory of Donaire/Gaballo, that is set to take place on the same day, for the rights to be considered the #1 contender in the Bantamweight division.
On the undercard, Flyweight elite π¬π§Sunny Edwards (16-0-0, 4KO) returns to IBF strap against unbeaten π΅πJayson Mama (16-0-0, 9KO
) finally after experiencing levels of delays. Also making his return is future Hall-of-Famer π΅πDonnie “Ahas” Nietes, who is now looking to make a push late in his career in the Flyweight division.