The fight between Rene Santiago and Azael Villar on Wednesday, October 30 joins the boxing schedule. The Puerto Rican former world title challenger and the Panamanian contender square off in a 10-round bout at light flyweight. The event airs live on ESPN+ from Coliseo Alcalde Marcelo Trujillo Panisse in Humacao, Puerto Rico.
Making his homecoming ring appearance, former interim WBO 108-pound champion Rene Santiago (12-4, 9 KOs) looks to return to winning ways. The 32-year-old dropped a unanimous decision against Jonathan Gonzalez in March in his bid to land a full belt.
32-year-old Azael Villar (21-3-4, 15 KOs) targets his second straight victory. The Panama City native scored a UD against Kevin Vivas last time out in July.
Among the bouts featured on the Santiago vs Villar undercard, Puerto Rico’s Juan Carlos Camacho (17-1, 8 KOs) faces Jayson Mama (20-1, 10 KOs) of the Philippines. The pair goes head-to-head for the vacant NABO title at flyweight. The contest is scheduled for 10 rounds.
As well, Christian Barreto (11-0, 8 KOs) takes on Miguel Angel Marrero (10-1-2, 4 KOs) in an all- Puerto Rican six-round battle at lightweight. In addition, Nicolas Polanco (22-7-1, 13 KOs) of the Dominican Republic and Leonardo Padilla (23-6-1, 16 KOs) of Venezuela meet in an eight-round showdown also at lightweight.