{"id":416370,"date":"2026-01-16T07:20:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T07:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/416370\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T07:20:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T07:20:07","slug":"emiliano-vargas-vs-agustin-quintana-joins-navarrete-vs-nunez-undercard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/416370\/","title":{"rendered":"Emiliano Vargas vs Agustin Quintana joins Navarrete vs Nunez undercard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Top Rank has unveiled the supporting cast for Emanuel Navarrete\u2019s February 28th unification bout with Eduardo Nunez.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">In what the press release calls the leader of the undercard, Philly welterweight Tahmir Smalls (16-0, 11 KO) takes a noteworthy step up in class against longtime contender Abel Ramos (28-6-3, 22 KO), last seen battling Mario Barrios to a draw in 2024. Smalls, a \u201cstablemate\u201d of Jaron Ennis, is coming off a decision over Jose Roman Vazquez, who handed Jalil Hackitt his first defeat one fight prior.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">\u201c2026 is my year,\u201d said Smalls. \u201cI am coming for everybody that is in my way to becoming World champion in the division, and that starts with Abel Ramos on February 28.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">\u201cDevin Haney, Mario Barrios, Rolly Romero and Lewis Crocker \u2013 I am calling out all of you. I am taking over the Welterweight division and there is nothing stopping me. On February 28, Abel Ramos \u2013 it\u2019s belt to ass. Statement time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">\u201cI am excited to be back in the ring,\u201d said Ramos. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be an action-packed fight card, and I am ready to put on a show for all my people here in Phoenix.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The bout order seems a bit unclear, as other outlets claim that the actual co-feature is super lightweight prospect Emiliano Vargas\u2019 (16-0, 13 KO) bout with Argentina\u2019s Agustin Ezequiel Quintana (22-2-1, 13 KO). Quintana did get knocked out by Juan Javier Carrasco three years back, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.badlefthook.com\/2024\/12\/7\/24315937\/paro-vs-hitchins-full-fight-video-highlights-split-decision-new-champion-boxing-news-2024\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">handed Marc Castro the first loss of his professional career in December 2024<\/a>, so he should be able to give \u201cThe General\u201d a proper tussle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">\u201cThe fans in Arizona have always supported my family, and I can\u2019t wait to put on a show for them February 28,\u201d said Vargas. \u201cThis is a great card headlined by two Mexican warriors, and I\u2019m thrilled to be part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">In a clash of undefeated super bantamweights, Arturo Cardenas (17-0-1, 9 KO) faces Jordan Martinez (16-0, 15 KO). Cardenas has by far the more robust record of the two, but the 22-year-old old Martinez hasn\u2019t seen the judges since his fourth pro fight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">\u201cA big thank you to my team at RGBA and Matchroom for the opportunity to perform on such a great card between two Mexican warriors,\u201d said Cardenas. \u201cOn February 28, I am looking forward to putting on an exciting fight for the fans there in Arizona and continuing my climb to a World title.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">\u201cQuiero guerra! Quiero sangre!\u201d said Martinez. \u201cArturo is making a big mistake in taking this fight. This is the opportunity I have been waiting for, asking for, and now it\u2019s finally here. This is my city. This is my time. February 28, don\u2019t blink.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Top Rank has unveiled the supporting cast for Emanuel Navarrete\u2019s February 28th unification bout with Eduardo Nunez. 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