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Dimitri Kirilov weighed in at 114.5 pounds and challenger Vic Darchinyan tipped the scales at 114 pounds during Friday’s weigh in at the Fife Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department in Fife, Washington. Andre Dirrell measured 168 pounds while Mike Paschall weighed in at 166.5 pounds.
Vic Darchinyan talked a big game in the days leading up to his world championship showdown with Dimitri Kirilov tonight, but will the “Raging Bull” be able to back it up when the bright Showtime cameras roll? Tune in to find out.
Dimitri “The Baby” Kirilov, 29-3-1 (9), will defend his IBF Junior Bantamweight title against former IBF Flyweight Champion and knockout artist Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan, 29-1-1 (23), live tonight on Showtime Championship Boxing at 9 p.m. ET/PT and delayed on the West Coast.
In the co-feature, former US Olympian and undefeated prospect Andre “The Matrix” Dirrell, 15-0 (10), will put his flawless record on the line against fellow unbeaten Mike “The Persecutor” Paschall, 17-0-1 (4), in a 10 round super middleweight brawl.
The telecast will originate from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington, and is promoted by Gotham Boxing, Inc.
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