“Maestro” Herrera and José Benavidez wait for the Bell

by
“Maestro” Herrera and José Benavidez wait for the Bell
Mauricio Herrera - Jose Benavidez weigh-in. Photo Chris Farina/Top Rank

“Maestro” Herrera and José Benavidez wait for the Bell

by
“Maestro” Herrera and José Benavidez wait for the Bell
Mauricio Herrera - Jose Benavidez weigh-in. Photo Chris Farina/Top Rank

Mauricio Herrera - Jose Benavidez weigh-in
Mauricio Herrera – Jose Benavidez weigh-in. Photo Chris Farina/Top Rank

Without any trouble took place the weigh in ceremony at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, where the 140 lbs interim champion of the World Boxing Association, Mauricio Herrera and his challenger José Benavidez made the required weight for their Saturday battle.

“Maestro” Herrera (21-4, 7 KO) scored 139,5 lbs and Benavidez (21-0, 15 KO) scored 138,5 lbs.

The referee will be Russel Mora, while the judges appointed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission are Max de Luca, Dave Moretti and Erik Cheek.


Oscar Escandón won the Super bantamweight title

Oscar Escandón won the Super bantamweight title



In Memory of “Smokin’” Frazier

In Memory of “Smokin’” Frazier

On January 12, the boxing world marks the 82nd anniversary...

Baumgardner Reasserts Her Super Featherweight Reign

Baumgardner Reasserts Her Super Featherweight Reign

American standout Alycia Baumgardner once again proved why she remains...

Cherneka Johnson Remains Queen of the Bantamweight Division

Cherneka Johnson Remains Queen of the Bantamweight Division

Australia’s Cherneka Johnson successfully defended her WBA women’s bantamweight (118...