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Estrada vs. Chocolatito III: Trilogy Blockbuster For
Super Flyweight Supremacy On March 5
Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez will
meet in a mouth-watering trilogy fight for the WBA, WBC
Franchise and Ring Magazine World Super-Flyweight titles at
the Pechanga Arena San Diego in San Diego, California on
Saturday March 5, live worldwide on DAZN - and tickets are
on sale NOW.
Estrada and Chocolatito served up a stunning rematch in
Dallas in March, with Estrada edging out Chocolatito via
split decision in a breathless contest that topped many
‘Fight of the Year’ polls for 2021.
That second clash made it one apiece between two giants of
the lighter weights, after Chocolatito claimed victory in
their first clash in November 2012, and six months shy of
ten years since that night, fight fans will be treated to a
third installment of a rivalry that will reach boiling point
in San Diego.
Estrada (42-3 28 KOs) will place the WBA, WBC Franchise and
Ring Magazine belts on the line, with Chocolatito (50-3 41
KOs) aiming to become a three-time champion at
Super-Flyweight – and both stars have lit the blue touch
paper for what promises to be an explosive third edition of
this epic rivalry.
“This is it this is for all the marbles and to see once and
for all who is the best at 115lbs since we are 1-1 in our
first two fights,” said Estrada. “We’ve had a couple of date
changes, but I’ve made sure to stay active in the gym
including during the holidays because I know the importance
of this trilogy.
“The first two fights were very close and controversial
which is why I will make sure I show up as ready as possible
and I hope that Gonzalez does too, so that this time we
leave no doubt as to who the best man is, and I can’t wait
to show everybody that I am the better fighter. The first
two were wars and this one will be no different which is why
people shouldn’t miss it, it will be another guaranteed
war.”
“I want to thank God first and foremost, my family, team as
well as Matchroom and Teiken for this incredible
opportunity,” said Chocolatito. “I also want to thank the
WBC, WBA, and The Ring Magazine for the titles that are at
stake. I believe the winners will be the fans as a great
battle will be held March 5 in God’s name.”
“This is simply must-watch action for any fight fan on March
5,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “Their second fight last year
was the best fight I have ever seen live, and I have no
doubt that this is going to be a spectacular third
installment to put this up there with the great trilogies of
this sport.
“I am so happy to be taking this fight to San Diego and this
is going to be one of the hottest tickets in boxing this
year, as everybody knows these two men always deliver
excitement. We are all in for a treat on March 5, and that
date cannot come around quick enough.”
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