Two-division world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux and WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero went face-to-face Friday at the official weigh-in, before they headline action live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, August 14 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
Also featured at the weigh-in were rising unbeaten contender Gary Antonio Russell and former champion Emmanuel Rodriguez, who meet for the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event, plus former champion Rau’shee Warren and Damien Vazquez, who square off to kick off the telecast at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
WBO Bantamweight World Championship – 12 Rounds
Guillermo Rigondeaux – 117 ½ lbs.
John Riel Casimero – 118 lbs.
Referee: Jerry Cantu; Judges: Tim Cheatham (Nev.), Robert Hoyle (Nev.), Daniel Sandoval (Calif.)
WBA Bantamweight Interim Title Bout – 12 Rounds
Gary Antonio Russell – 116 ¾ lbs.
Emmanuel Rodriguez – 118 lbs.
Referee: Sharon Sands; Judges: Rudy Barragan (Calif.), Pat Russell (Calif.), Zachary Young (Calif.)
Bantamweight Bout – 10 Rounds
Rau’shee Warren – 117 ½ lbs.
Damien Vazquez – 117 ¼ lbs.
Referee: Ray Corona; Judges: Robert Hoyle (Nev.), Alejandro Rochin (Mexico), Daniel Sandoval (Calif.)
