WBC champion Cristian Mijares fights WBA title-holder Alexander “El Explosivio” Munoz on this Saturday night, May 17, in the first super flyweight unification title bout in more than 10 years, headlining the “Noche de Campeones” pay-per-view event live from the Auditorio Centenario in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico.

The 12-round Mijares-Munoz main event is a classic boxer-puncher match-up between hometown hero and rising star, Mijares, 34-3-2 (14), and feared Venezuelan knockout artist, Munoz, 32-2 (27).

The exciting 12-round co-feature pits Mexican warriors Omar Salado, 19-0-2 (11), and Julio Cesar “Pingo” Miranda, 25-3-1 (18), in a WBC flyweight elimination bout.

“This is the first show of this type ever from this region,” Knockout Entertainment president Ignacio “Nacho” Huizar said. “It’s impossible to calculate the international television coverage but it’s going to be a fantastic success.'

“I’m ready and I’m sure I’m going to beat my opponent,” Mijares remarked. “I’m not going to say if it’ll end early or go the distance, but I’m prepared for anything because it’s a big responsibility to be fighting at home. We’re not friends but we’re not enemies, either. We’re just rivals for this fight.”

“I’m ready for this fight.” Munoz commented. “I’m going to knockout Mijares and take both belts back to Venezuela.”

The chief supporting fight on the live PPV broadcast features a pair of tough Mexican boxers, super welterweight Martin “Azteca” Avila, 9-2 (3), against Alberto Hernandez, 14-11 (2), in a 10-round bout.

Slated for the live undercard are lightweights Ricardo “Camaleon” Mijares, 9-0 (8), and Arturo Mijares, 5-1 (4), as well as welterweight Ivan “El Ruso” Pereyra, 1-0 (1), are slated to fight on “Noches De Campeones.” All bouts and fighters are subject to change.

“Noche de Campeones,” promoted by KO Entertainment in association with DiBella Entertainment, will be produced and distributed by Integrated Sports for live viewing in the United States (9 PM/ET, 6 PM/ET) on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, TVN, DirecTV and DISH Network, as well as on The Fight Network in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.

Hall of Fame announcer Col. Bob Sheridan, who has called more world championship fights than anybody, will handle the blow-by-blow duties in English with his color commentator partner, former NFL place kicker Benny Ricardo. On the Spanish-speaking broadcast, Hall of Fame announcer Carlos Avilas will do blow-by-blow with his color analyst, Fernando Paramo, who is a veteran of the Forum Boxing series. Bi-lingual Joe Martinez is the ring announcer.

(0) comments | Add your comments
Click to read more boxing articles by Boxing Press

Discuss in Boxing Forum | Send to a friend.

---

Related Boxing Articles...

• WBA Champion Munoz Goes Into Lion’s Den For Boxing Showdown With WBC Kingpin Mijares

  WBA champion Alexander “El Explosivio” Munoz is fighting in WBC title-holder Cristian Mijares’ hometown this Saturday night, May 17, in the first super flyweight unification title bout in nearly a >
  
  

• Showtime Boxing: Mijares vs. Darchinyan Title Unification Clash November 1

  History will be made on Saturday, November 1, when WBA/WBC Super Flyweight Champion Cristian Mijares climbs into the ring to face IBF Champion Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan at the The >
  
  

• Boxing In Mexico: Mijares, Arce, Solis, Viloria Win

  There were two very big boxing bills last night south of the border with shows in Gomez Palacio and Auguascalientes. At the Auditorio Centenario in Gomez Palacio, the slick boxing >
  
  

• Boxing Info: Tickets On Sale For Mijares vs. Darchinyan Unification Fight

  Tickets for the highly anticipated showdown between two of the best super flyweights in the world are currently on sale. History will be made on Saturday, Nov. 1, when World >
  
  

• Boxing In Mexico: Mijares vs. Munoz In Super Flyweight Unification Clash

  WBC champion Cristian Mijares and WBA title-holder Alexander “El Explosivio” Munoz will fight May 17 in the first super flyweight unification title bout in more than 10 years, headlining the >
  
  

• Boxing In Mexico: Mijares Defends WBC Super Fly Crown In Cancun

  WBC Super Flyweight Champion Cristian Mijares retained his bet for the third time with a stunning first round KO of challenger Franck Gorjux at the Autodrome de Go Karts in >
  
  

• Boxing In Mexico: Mijares vs. Munoz World Title Unification Bout May 17 In Durango

  Styles make fights and the May 17 unification title bout between WBC champion Cristian Mijares and WBA title holder Alexander “El Explosivio” Munoz has all the makings of an instant >
  
  

• Boxing In Mexico: Mijares Defends WBC, WBA Crowns In Monterrey

  There was a big show at The Arena in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon last night with WBC/WBA Super Flyweight Champion Cristian Mijares retaining his belts against challenger Chatchai Sasakul in dominating >
  
  

• Munoz Loses WBA Title!

  Former undefeated WBA super flyweight champion Alexander Munoz lost his title tonight at the Entertainment Center in Laredo, Texas, USA to Martin Castillo by a unanimous twelve round decision. Munoz >
  
  

• Weights from Mexico

  Cristian Mijares 115 lbs. Teppei Kikui 115 lbs. (Mijares defends WBC super >
  
  

---

Boxing News Tags: Alexander Munoz, Antonio Lozado, Cristian Mijares, Julio Cesar Miranda, Mexican Boxing, Omar Salado, PPV, Ricardo Mijares, WBA, WBC