Every boxing fan's
are welcome to watch If nothing else, the Richard Abril-Sharif Bogere
clash should be entertaining. The lightweights will battle for the
vacant WBA title, and though neither man is a major name in the sport,
both generally produce action-packed fights.
Abril (17-3, 8 KO) is coming off a controversial loss to Brandon Rios. Many people including me felt that Abril defeated Rios, but he came out on the short end of a split decision. In defeat, he at least garnered some sympathy for being a hard-luck loser. Bogere (23-0, 15 KO) is an all-action fighter from Uganda that has yet to lose, but he's also yet to be tested. This has a chance to be a nice showcase for both fighters. Here's how you can watch the fight and some deeper analysis into the match up.
When: Saturday, March 2, 10 p.m. ET
Where: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, The Joint, Las Vegas
TV: Showtime
Live Stream: Showtime Anytime (Pay Service)
Abril wants Adrien Broner or a rematch
with Rios. He said as much to Boxing Scene in a recent interview. He has
respect for both fighters, but the Cuban believes he has what it takes
to beat them. But he also knows he has to take care of Bogere first. The
controversial loss to Rios in April 2012 may have been the best thing
that could have happened to him. Many boxing fans gave him credit for
his performance, and in today's boxing world, public approval is worth
as much—if not more—than any championship.
The fact that many believe he defeated Rios is part of why he is headlining a Showtime card. It also may have him one step away from the biggest payday of his career with Broner or Rios.
The fact that many believe he defeated Rios is part of why he is headlining a Showtime card. It also may have him one step away from the biggest payday of his career with Broner or Rios.
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