The bout between Andres Cortes and Abraham Nova has been confirmed for June 21 at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The pair squares off in the co-feature on the card topped by Rafael Espinoza vs Sergio Chirino.
Undefeated Cortes (21-0, 12 KOs) won his previous bout in February, when he dominated and stopped Bryan Chevalier in the fourth round. With the victory, the 26-year-old Las Vegas native lifted the WBO Intercontinental belt.
“This is going to be a painful night for Abraham Nova. He thinks I’m his ticket to another title shot, but I am going to plant him on the canvas,” Andres Cortes said. “I’m ready for a title shot, and nobody, especially not Nova, will stop me from achieving my dream.”
Nova (23-2, 16 KOs) last fought on the same card in New York, as Cortes. Going up against O’Shaquie Foster in hopes to claim his WBC super featherweight title, Puerto Rico’s 30-year-old dropped a split decision.
“We’ve been on a collision course for a long time,” Abraham Nova said. “It was eventually going to happen. Andres has been nipping at my heels for a while, calling me out and running his mouth at press conferences. Well, on June 21 in Las Vegas, he’s going to get a taste of what he’s been craving. Be careful what you wish for. No Fear! No Doubt!”
In the main event, undefeated Rafael Espinoza (24-0, 20 KOs) defends his WBO featherweight title against Sergio Chirino (22-1, 13 KOs). The all-Mexican showdown headlines the action live on ESPN+.
