Richard Torrez Jr. vs Guido Vianello fight details - weights, running order, ringwalks, how to watch, betting odds, preview, prediction
Richard Torrez Jr. vs Guido Vianello weigh-in results
The Rocket Scientist meets The Gladiator
Heavyweights Richard Torrez Jr. (12-0, 11 KOs) and Guido Vianello clash in a triple title fight tonight, April 5th, at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas in the main event of the Top Rank show.
All the weigh-in results, ringwalk times, running order and how to watch Torrez-Vianello can be found below:
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Richard Torrez Jr. 229.2 lbs vs Guido Vianello 242.3 lbs
10x3 NABF, NABO & IBF North American Heavyweight Titles
Lindolfo Delgado 139.9 lbs vs Elvis Rodriguez 139.6 lbs
10x3 WBC Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator and Delgado's WBO Latino Title
Abdullah Mason 135 lbs vs Carlos Ornelas 133.8 lbs
10x3 Vacant NABF & NABO Lightweight Titles
Albert Gonzalez 124.8 lbs vs Dana Coolwell 125.5 lbs
8x3 Featherweight
Steven Navarro 114.8 lbs vs Juan Garcia 113.5 lbs
8x3 Vacant Junior NABF Junior Bantamweight Title
Art Barrera Jr. 152.7 lbs vs Daijohn Gonzalez 152.9 lbs
6x3 Junior Middleweight
Jahi Tucker 160.7 lbs vs Troy Williamson 160.4 lbs
10x3 Middleweight
DJ Zamora 130.9 lbs vs Hugo Castañeda 130.6 lbs
8x3 Junior Lightweight
Sammy Contreras Jr. 138.6 lbs vs Robert Jimenez 138.4 lbs
4x3 Junior Welterweight
Quotes
Torrez: “This is something I’ve been working toward for a long time. I want to prove that I’m the best heavyweight out there and show what American heavyweights are made of. When they offered me Guido, I didn’t hesitate. I’m ready to go.”
Vianello: “I am excited for this fight. After fighting Makhmudov, I showed I was ready for anyone. Richard is a talented young fighter, but he has never faced anyone like me. I will show myself to be Top Rank’s best heavyweight and move on to challenge for world titles.”
Fight Preview
Torrez, who hails from the farming community of Tulare, California, captured Olympic silver in the super heavyweight division in Tokyo.
A southpaw volume puncher, he turned pro the following March with a second-round stoppage of Allen Melson. Last May, he dismantled fellow unbeaten Brandon Moore in five rounds.
His knockout streak ended last September after Joey Dawejko was disqualified for repeatedly spitting out his mouthpiece. Torrez got back on the knockout train in December with a third-round blitzing of Mexico’s Issac Munoz.
Born and raised in Rome, Vianello had four first-round knockouts in his seven fights before being held to a draw against Kingsley Ibeh. He reignited his career in 2024 with a first-round stoppage of Moses Johnson and a split decision defeat to top contender Efe Ajagba in a Fight of the Year-type scrap.
Last August, he traveled to Quebec City, Canada, and beat down local favourite Arslanbek Makhmudov en route to an eighth-round TKO. He now hopes to upend another decorated home country hero.
Betting Odds
8/15 Richard Torrez Jr
12/5 Guido Vianello
20/1 Draw
Prediction
Tim Rickson, BBN Editor: "Only one opponent has ever made it past round five with the strong southpaw from California. Vianello is heavy-handed and capable, but I think Torrez will tear through him before the contest can get past the midway mark."
