Villar vs. Noriega

Here's the summary of the event:

Azael Villar vs. Jairo Noriega: Noriega by unanimous decision.

Eveling Junieth Ortega vs. Yanissa Castrellon: Ortega by unanimous decision.

Harvin Aguirre vs. Josue Alvarado: Aguirre by TKO in the 3rd round.

Gerardo Sanchez vs. Edwin Cano Hernandez: Cano Hernandez by TKO in the 7th round.

Michael Carmona vs. Tomas Villar: Carmona by TKO in the 2nd round.

All Star Boxing is set to launch its first event of 2024 with a dynamic clash between world-ranked Jr Flyweight contenders on March 8th at the PHARAOHS CASINO in Managua, Nicaragua. In what promises to be a thrilling 12-round main event, Panamanian Azael “Candelilla” Villar (20-2-4, 15 KOs), will go head-to-head with the undefeated contender Jairo Noriega (13-0, 3 KOs). The much-anticipated show will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and ESPN Knockout.

Tuto Zabala Jr, President of All Star Boxing, Inc, expressed excitement about kicking off the new year with a high-stakes bout on neutral ground. He highlighted the significance of the main event, where the victor will be poised to become a mandatory contender for titles across three major boxing organizations.

Azael Villar, returning to the spotlight after two successful appearances on ESPN platforms and a recent victory over former WBA title challenger Ricardo Astuvilca, views this fight as a pivotal moment in his career. He remains confident in his ability to triumph outside his home country, as he has done in the past.

On the other side, Jairo Noriega, a rising star from Spain, boasts significant titles, including the EBU European Flyweight and the WBC Silver Light Flyweight titles. Eager to introduce himself to a global audience, Noriega sees this fight as a critical step in advancing his career internationally, under the guidance of All Star Boxing.

The event also features an eagerly awaited co-main event rematch between Eveling “La Colocha” Ortega (6-5, 2 KOs) and Yanissa “Reckless” Castellon (4-1, 0 KOs). Ortega, the hometown favorite and WBO Latino Female Flyweight champion, is determined to defend her title and celebrate International Women's Day with a victory in front of her home crowd, adding a layer of significance to this bout.

Fight card:

▪️Azael Villar vs. Jairo Noriega, 12 rounds, junior flyweight ▪️Yanissa Castrellon vs. Eveling Ortega, rematch, 8 rounds, female junior flyweight ▪️Harvin Aguirre vs. Josue Alvarado, 8 rounds, welterweight ▪️Gerardo Sanchez vs. Edwin Cano Tegucigalpa, 8 rounds, junior flyweight ▪️Michael Carmona vs. Tomas Villar, 6 rounds, strawweight