Bantamweight Conflict: Guillermo Rigondeaux faces Moises Flores on “No Excuses” Kovalev-Ward II card

Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux (17-0 11 KOs) vs. Moises “Chucky” Flores (25-0 17 KOs) is added in the card of Kovalev-Ward 2 “No Excuses” that will be held on June 17^th at the Mandalaybay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Nevada.

Both unbeaten fighters from Cuba and Mexico (combined 42-0 28 KOs) will be battling out for the WBA/IBO world super bantamweight title.

This mandatory title clash will be presented by Corona Extra and produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View.

“I would like to thank Roc Nation Sports, Caribe Promotions and HBO for the opportunity to fight on the biggest Pay-Per-View card of the year. It will be a night of great boxing that fans will not want to miss out on. It’s going to be a chance to show HBO what they want to see. Some say I’m not exciting but it’s not my fault that once my opponents feel my power, they start running and stop throwing punches. Regardless of that, I’m going to give them what they want. I will be standing in the middle of the ring toe-to-toe and putting on a show for the fans. This is where I’ll show the world what my fans got to see in my last fight in the UK against [James] Dickens,” – Guillermo Rigondeaux

“I want to thank Moises Flores for having the courage to step in the ring with me and accepting the mandatory challenge unlike many great fighters in my division. Moises is an exciting Mexican fighter who will bring a fight. I will be ready to exhibit why I am one of the best pound-for-pound boxers and the world’s best at 122 pounds. I’m ready to give fans the best fight out there, and the best is to come the evening of June 17.” - Guillermo Rigondeaux

The most awaited fight between the two knockout artist was first scheduled on February that supposedly co-mains Cotto-Kirkland. But the February bout was cancelled when James Kirkland injured his nose during the preparation for the said bout.

Now, the promoters sealed a new date and it’s all set. This will surely spice up the whole event.

 In an interview, Moises Flores said that he’s elated in having a title fight with the Cuban threat.

“I’m very excited to have my world title fight with Guillermo Rigondeaux rescheduled for Saturday, June 17 on HBO Pay-Per-View,” “I’d like to thank my team at Probox Management and TGB Promotions along with HBO for providing this opportunity. I never stopped my preparations from the original date and look forward to making the Mexican fans proud when I defeat the great Rigondeaux.” – Moises Flores

This will be the biggest fight of his (Flores) career. He never fought anyone in his life with Rigo’s stature. Dethroning the Cuban artist is a really tough job. Many have tried including former bantamweight sensation Nonito Donaire. Everyone he (Rigo) fought had one in common; they all failed on their mission.

For many years, Rigo has been effective in defending his ground. He’s too smooth when he operates. But not everyone is a devotee of this artist. Some found his boxing style is “boring”. Some says he’s the smaller version of Floyd Mayweather.

But try to do your homework and apply science on it, you will appreciate and recognize how sweet this Cuban threat works.

Moises Flores of Mexico, like Rigo, was too impressive on all of his fights, sending 17 out of his 25 rivals to the canvass and placing an L on their professional records. Ending his fights in a fashionable way is his modus.

Two perfect professional records and title belts will be on the line on June 17^th. Only one of these two outstanding artists will retain his clean record and cement his legacy in bantamweight division.