Former three-time world champion and Mexican power-puncher Jhonny Gonzalez (58-9, 49 KOs) will take on Puerto Rico’s Jonathan “Polvo” Oquendo (25-4, 16 KOs) in a 10-round
junior lightweight showdown that will open up the Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto four-fight PPV on September 12 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
“This will be an attractive fight for the fans as we all know that the sporting rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico always generates great battles,” said Gonzalez. “Oquendo is a fighter who always goes forward and who likes to exchange blows. I will demonstrate that I have the desire to return to the top and fight for a world championship. Participating on a Floyd Mayweather event is a great opportunity for me and I will make the most of it.”
The full PPV lineup is:
Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto (WBC/WBA welterweight titles)
Rocky Martinez vs. Orlando Salido (WBO jr lightweight title)
Badou Jack vs. George Groves (WBC super middleweight title)
Jhonny Gonzalez vs. Jonathan Oquendo (jr lightweight ten-rounder)
Article Courtesy of Fightnews