“Glory and Honor 2”: Luna Park shines again with the best boxing, five stellar fights and eight titles up for grabs

Just take a stroll through Corrientes and Bouchard, that mythical corner of Buenos Aires culture, to breathe boxing. Where decades ago idols were born and legends such as Monzón, Ringo, Nicolino, Galíndez and many other names were born, the mystique of a sport that generates passion and entertainment continues to be felt. This is what it promises “Glory and Honor 2”the evening that the producer has put together Or Promotionsof the legendary manager Osvaldo Riverowhich will take place on the night of Friday 10, with a live broadcast of TyC Sport.

The program will feature five headlining bouts with eight titles up for grabs, before a framework that promises an environment like only the playground He knows how to toast, especially when there are Argentinian protagonists in the middle.

In one of the most anticipated matches, the WBO (World Boxing Organization) and IBF (International Boxing Federation) world crowns in the light flyweight category will be played, which will be fought by the two-time former world champion, the Argentine native of Villa Gobernador Galvez, Evelin “The Little Princess” Bermudez (17-1-1, 6 KOs), and the immaculate Mexican from Tijuana, Tania “La Chula” Enriquez (20-0-0, 9 KO), current number 1 and 2 in the world rankings.

South America will be in for a world-class duel as the double Olympian, current holder of the WBO Latin featherweight title and one of the top grossers domestically, Cordovan, steps into the ring Alberto “1impact” Melian (10-2-1, 6 KOs), who will be displaying his crown and also seeking the IBF vacancy against Cali’s infamous Colombian valor, Johan “Chocorramo” Segura (11-0-0, 9 KOs), WBC Latin super featherweight title holder.

Plus, Margarita’s solid Santa Fe and one of Argentina’s best pound for pound, Fabian “TNT” Maidana (19-2-0, 14 KOs), will go in search of the WBC (World Boxing Council) Latin welterweight title, facing the Ecuadorian badass from Quito and former WBC regional super lightweight champion, Edwin “The Supernatural” Bennett (15-3-0, 7 KOs).

In another great show, current WBO Latino super featherweight champion, former world youth champion and ODESUR 2019 Games medalist, the talented Rosario Junior Alanis (10-0-0, 2 KOs), will have to overcome a litmus test when he risks the reign against the current Argentine monarch of the category, the charismatic Cordovan Coronel Moldes, Kevin “Maquinita” Acevedo (23-5-3, 6 KOs).

To complete the grid of main causes, the presentation of the great revelation of 2022 will take shape, the spectacular Gálvez of Santa Fe, Tobias “The Pit Bull” Reyes (10-0-0, 9 KOs), considered one of the major draws of recent times. On this occasion he will try to defend the IBF Latino belt and also the South American flyweight belt, his challenger is the Venezuelan boxer from Caracas, Gilbert “Toronto” González (18-3-2, 13 KOs).

To these five matches we must add two more, a classic of the evenings at the Luna, with less experienced fighters but who will try to take advantage of their chance and conquer the rigorous spectator who will say present in the temple of boxing.

On the one hand, eight chapters in welterweight, the Venezuelan CABA resident and member of the award-winning gym Almagro Boxing Club, Jonathan “El Fino” Hernández (8-0-0, 5 KO), will cross gloves with the brave of Rosario, Dario “Seco” Soto (3-2-1, 1 KO), who has top tier rivals on his list, amassing a record of 29-5-2 among all.

On the other hand, and opening the day with six rounds in the cruiserweights, the promising Buenos Aires native of Benito Juárez and who in the last period has captured the attention of the press and the specialized public for his virtues, the undefeated Agustin “Picha” Marini (4-0-0, 4 KOs), will face tough San Luis, Camilo “Centurion” Castaño (1-2-0, 1 KO), which comes from the elimination of local Kevin Cáceres at home in Mendoza.

A night of boxing, in the heart of Buenos Aires, and with prices ranging from 3,000 pesos in headers, to 8,000 at ringside, with good positions in the different sectors displayed throughout the venue. Tickets are on sale through the online system on the Ticket Portal or at the Luna Park ticket offices, from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:00.