Joe Cordina vs Edward Vazquez weigh-in results and schedule of fights
Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
All the weights and running order ahead of tomorrow night's World Title double-header at the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco topped by the IBF Super-Featherweight World Title clash between Joe Cordina and Edward Vazquez, shown live worldwide on DAZN (excluding – France and French Overseas Territories, Andorra and Monaco).
Watch the full weigh-in back on the Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel
Live on DAZN from 7pm
10×2 vacant WBA International Super-Bantamweight Title
JULISSA ALEJANDRA GUZMAN 121.5 lbs
RAMLA ALI 121.8 lbs
12×3 WBC Silver Welterweight Title
SOULEYMANE CISSOKHO 146.6 lbs
ISAIAS LUCERO 147 lbs
12×3 IBF Light-Flyweight World Title
SIVENATHI NONTSHINGA 107.7 lbs
ADRIAN CURIEL DOMINGUEZ 107.9 lbs
Main Event 10pm
12×3 IBF Super-Featherweight World Title
JOE CORDINA 129.9 lbs
EDWARD VAZQUEZ 128.8 lbs
Joe Cordina
"It’s been four years since I boxed here last and it’s a special place that has a special place in my heart.
"He’s a good fighter, I’ve never once disrespected him. I’m taking this very seriously, don’t worry about that. I saw in an interview that I am taking him lightly, trust me, I’ve never taken a journeyman lightly never mind a world title fight. This is a fight that can potentially set up my future and my kids’ future. I’ve got three kids to look after so every time it gets tough, I think of my kids. Without me winning on Saturday, those big fights aren’t going to be there for me, so I’ll do everything possible to get the win.
"He’s going to bring it because it’s a big opportunity for him. He’s a good fighter, I watched the fight against Ford, and I thought he should have had it, so he’s going to bring the heat but I am ready to match it.
"People said I didn’t have power, I knocked out Ogawa. Then they said I can only look pretty, and I showed I can dig down against Rakhimov. If you come into the gym and see how I train and spar, I do that on the daily, but the Rakhimov fight is the only one that I’ve had to get out of first gear. So, me saying you have to be special to beat me, it’s not being cocky, I believe in my ability. I’ve done it time after time as a pro and all through my 180 amateur fights, I’ve beaten some great, great fighters that have won Olympic and World medals. It’s not a fluke, I am the real deal.
"I’m hoping Michael will give me a few more tickets to get my fans in! I told them not to book until I found out the deal with the tickets, but they booked anyway. They have come over anyway and they’ll be in the Irish bar waiting for me to get out, but first and foremost I’ve got to get the job done on Saturday. I know he’s going to put it all on the line, and I am ready to do the same too."
Edward Vazquez
"I’m thankful to Matchroom and Lou DiBella for this opportunity, I feel like everyone has their time and this is my time. I’m here for a reason, I’m blessed to be here, and I am prepared. If you have looked at my career, I’ve been the challenger every time and I’ve come out on top, except from that bullshit call, you know what I am talking about (split decision loss to Raymond Ford, February 2022). I’m here to pull the upset and ready to handover a Texas ass-whooping and do what we do.
"I hope he is overlooking me. I don’t care how he is looking at it, I just want him to be 100 per cent ready, I don’t want to hear any excuses. Every time I beat these guys that I am supposed to lose to, there’s always some bullshit excuse that comes out, like training camp was bad, my coach was bad, weigh-cut was bad, something like that. I don’t want to hear any of that; I’m 100 per cent ready, we had all the time to get ready for the fight so come Saturday night, we’ll see who the best man is.
"I just have to do me, listen to my coach and my team and stick to the game plan. He’s got a lot of great attributes, but he’s never been in there with someone like me and he’s going to find out."
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