The feature bout is a scheduled 10 rounder between former Olympian punchers Efe Ajagba 16-1 (13 KOs) and the current WBC Bridgerweight world champion Oscar Rivas 28-1 (19 KOs.) To accompany this bout in a quality 10-round co-feature 2016 Italian Olympian Guido Vianello 10-0-1 (9 KOs) tackles a mammoth task when he meets undefeated Stephan Shaw 18-0 (13 Ko’s.)
The show is due to be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
The associated Undercard fights will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+ and includes a 10-round junior lightweight bout between Adam Lopez and Abraham Nova.
Both Ajagba and Rivas have boxed at the highest level and have lost to rising contenders, Ajagba dropping a decision to Frank Sanchez last year and Rivas losing in similar fashion to Dillian Whyte in 2019 having dropped the former world title challenger in her process. Rivas has faced a lengthy spell of inactivity since picking up the WBC Bridgerweight title and has opted to move up in the meantime, despite having every intention of defending his title down the line. Stephan Shaw is a big man with a big reputation, the St. Louis native has sharpened up for the Vianello bout with shutout over tough Rydell Booker just last week. The 235 pounder has knocked out 3 of his last 4 opponents and intends on continuing the trend by dispatching Vianello. Vianello a native of Rome, turned pro with great promise in December 2018 and won his first seven bouts by stoppage. Vianello’s strong run came to a halt with a 2020 draw with Kingsley Ibeh and a scarce 2021 where injury’s saw him fight only once. Vianello did return in July, stopping Rafael Rios in four rounds and more recently appeared on home soil in Rome where he dominated the colourful Jay McFarlane over 8.
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Groupe Yvon Michel GYM Promotions, tickets are priced from $49 to $89 and are due to go on sale Friday Dec 2nd at 10 a.m. ET, with pre-sale for TS Rewards Members on Thursday Dec 1st. Pre sale tickets can be purchased at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Box Office, charge by phone by calling 800.771.7711 or online at Ticketmaster.com.
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