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Anthony Olascuaga defends his WBO flyweight title against Andy Dominguez on July 11 in a bid to break the world attendance record for a boxing event. This matchup promises to be monumental, showcasing the potential to reshape the landscape of boxing events.
iVB, led by Ed Pereira, aims to host "History in the Making" at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, co-promoted by boxing veteran Sampson Lewkowicz. Known for discovering legends like Manny Pacquiao, Lewkowicz believes this event will be unlike anything seen before, stating it represents a bold statement for the sport.
Olascuaga (12-1, 9 KOs) enters the ring after a ninth-round knockout victory over Jukiya Iimura, marking his third consecutive KO win. Dominguez (13-1, 6 KOs) rides a three-fight winning streak following a previous loss to Yankiel Figueroa in 2024.
The card also features rising talents like Oscar Bonifacino, Charly Suarez, Vito Mielnicki Jr., and unbeaten heavyweight Gurgen Hovhannisyan. With support from boxing pioneer Christy Martin, Pereira emphasizes the event's significance for San Francisco, declaring it a showcase for the city's vibrant community and the boxing world at large.
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