United States boxing fans wishing to see the return of two-time world champion and boxing superstar Israel “Magnifico” Vazquez this Saturday night, October 10, have their wishes granted, as Golden Boy Promotions will team up with Fox Sports en Español for the exclusive live United States broadcast of Vazquez’ bout against Angel Priolo at the Nokia Theatre LA Live.
The Fox Sports en Español telecast, which includes Vazquez vs. Priolo, as well as the co-featured bouts of Carlos Molina vs. Caesar Holguin and Luis Grajeda vs. Juan Carlos Diaz, will air live in the United States at 7 PM PT (10 PM ET). The evening of boxing will be produced and distributed by the HBO Plus service in Latin America beginning at 7 PM local time (10 PM ET).
“There was a high demand from fight fans here in the United States to see the return of Israel Vazquez and we’re happy that we were able to make this deal with Fox Sports en Español to give fans what they want,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. “This is a great night of fights and now boxing fans in the U.S. will get the chance to see them.”
“We’re thrilled to be airing this exciting and prestigious fight,” commented David Sternberg, General Manager of Fox Sports en Español. “Golden Boy Promotions consistently packages the most in-demand boxing matches, and we’re happy to bring this exciting action directly to our fans.”
Tickets, priced at $200, $100, $75, $50 and $25, are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the STAPLES Center Box Office.
In the evening’s main event, two-time Junior Featherweight World Champion Israel Vazquez will take on perennial contender Angel Priolo in a ten-round featherweight fight which is presented by Golden Boy Promotions, Espinoza Boxing Promotions and Sycuan Ringside Promotions and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and Southwest Airlines. Doors open at 3:30 PM and the first fight begins at 4:30 PM.