Jhonatan Romero Makes Weight at 121.5; Defends Title Saturday, Aug. 17
Jhonatan Romero (left) weighed in at 121.5, while Kiko Martinez (right) tipped at 121
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Media Alert
For Immediate Release
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Jhonatan Romero vs. Kiko Martinez
IBF Jr. Featherweight World Championship
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013
Revel Casino-Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ
Live on HBO
Gary Shaw Productions in association with Thompson Boxing Promotions are proud to announce Jhonatan Romero (23-0, 12 KOs) vs. Kiko Martinez (28-4, 20 KOs) for the IBF junior featherweight title as the co-feature attraction to Daniel Geale (29-1, 15KOs) vs. Darren Barker (25-1, 16KOs) live on HBO Boxing After Dark® on Saturday, August 17, 2013.
The 12-round championship bout will take place at the Revel Casino-Hotel, Atlantic City’s newest and largest casino resort. Ticket prices start at $30 and are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com, and by calling 800-745-3000. The HBO Boxing After Dark Telecast will begin at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT.
Friday’s Weights from Revel Casino-Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ:
Jhonatan Romero: 121.5
Kiko Martinez: 121 |
Romero at Friday’s weigh-in: “I’m ready to defend and remain undefeated.”
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Martinez will look to end Romero’s unbeaten streak on Satruday, Aug. 17
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Romero (left) 121.5, Martinez (right) 121
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PHOTO CREDIT: CARLOS BAEZA / THOMPSON BOXING PROMOTIONS
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