Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai weigh-in results, quotes, ringwalks, TV channel
November 15 at 8pm ET/5pm PT/1am BST LIVE on Top Rank Classics FAST Channel
The tallest featherweight champion in boxing history Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza (27-0, 23 KOs) will defend his WBO title against Ukrainian contender Arnold Khegai (23-2-1, 14 KOs) this Saturday, November 15, on home turf at the Arena Potosi in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
Weigh-In Results
Rafael Espinoza 125.4 lbs
Arnold Khegai 125.4 lbs
12x3 WBO Featherweight World Title
Emiliano Vargas 139.8 lbs
Jonathan Montrel 139.8 lbs
10x3 Vacant WBO Latino Junior Welterweight Title
Lindolfo Delgado 139 lbs
Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela 139.2 lbs
12x3 IBF Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator
Richard Torrez Jr. 223.6 lbs
Tomas Salek 231 lbs
10x3 NABO & NABF Heavyweight Titles
Swing Bout
Julian Montalvo 130.2 lbs
Nicolas Patron 131.6 lbs
6x3 Junior Lightweight
How to Watch
Espinoza-Khegai and select undercard fights will stream on the Top Rank Classics FAST Channel this Saturday, November 15, beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT/1am BST
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Quotes
Rafael Espinoza: “I’m pleased to be fighting again in Mexico and coming back here as a world champion.
“I know what it’s like to fight for a world title. When you fight for a world title, you come with everything and more. So, I know he’s going to come with everything. I expect that from him, and I trained for that.
“For the fans out there, I want you to know that you cannot miss this fight. I’m going to continue working hard and striving to get better with each fight.
“I’m able to continue making this weight because I’m used to the process. And I respect it as well. I know the responsibilities that come with being a world champion.”
Arnold Khegai: “I’m very happy because this is the biggest fight of my career so far. I’ve been waiting forever for this kind of fight, and Saturday will be a defining moment in my career.
“The fact that I’m in Mexico doesn’t matter to me. It doesn’t matter that I’m in enemy territory. There will only be two fighters in the ring.
“My head trainer, Abel Khachatryan, could not be here due to visa issues. However, Marvin Somodio will be assisting, as well as Charlie Edwards, who has been helping me in camp.
“Everything went well in camp. We made sure to cover all bases. Charlie was there to help with speed, but we also have others who can help with height and other aspects. We made sure to cover everything.”
Betting Odds
1/16 Rafael Espinoza
28/1 Draw
11/1 Arnold Khegai
Fight Preview
Espinoza (27-0, 23 KOs) captured the championship in December 2023 with a majority decision over two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez. Since then, he has made three successful defenses, including a sixth-round TKO over Ramirez in their December 2024 rematch.
Khegai (23-2-1, 14 KOs), a two-time Muay Thai world champion and former Ukrainian national amateur champion, has won seven of eight since moving to featherweight. He bested former world champion Liborio Solis via eight-round decision in September.
Undercard Highlights
The co-feature will showcase unbeaten Mexican Olympian Lindolfo Delgado (23-0, 16 KOs) against countryman Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela (31-4-1, 17 KOs) in an IBF junior welterweight world title eliminator.
Heavyweight Mexican-American phenom Richard Torrez Jr. (13-0, 11 KOs) meets Czech veteran Tomas Salek (23-7, 14 KOs) in a 10-rounder, while rising junior welterweight star Emiliano Vargas (15-0, 13 KOs) takes on Jonathan Montrel (19-3, 13 KOs) in a 10-round special feature that will take place just before the main event.
