Nery and Hovhannisyan will clash in WBC Eliminator

Two top bantamweights will meet in a 12-round elimination fight endorsed by the World Boxing Council on Saturday, February 18.

Former two division world champion Luis “Pantera” Nery (33-1, 25 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico will take on LA based Azat “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan (21-3, 17 KOs) in a matchup where the winner will be one step closer to a world championship tilt.

The event, presented in association with Zanfer Boxing, is scheduled to take place at Fox Theater Pomona and will stream globally on DAZN starting at 5:00 p.m. m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. m. ITS T.

“I am ready for the next challenge and prove once again that I am the best super bantamweight in the world,” said Luis Nery. “Azat Hovhannisyan is a high quality and experienced opponent, but the reality is that I am ranked number 1 by the WBC and if I win this fight I will be ready to be champion again. See you on February 18, Luis Nery is here for a long time.”

“I have a lot of respect for Luis,” Azat Hovhannisyan said. “He is a former world champion and a very talented fighter. I know I’m going to have to do everything I can to win.”
“On February 18, you will see two hungry fighters who have been waiting for their shot at another opportunity to be at the top of their division,” said Golden Boy Promotions President and CEO Oscar De La Hoya.
“We are very excited to have Nery back in the United States this February 18,” said Zanfer Boxing CEO Fernando Beltrán. “I’m sure Nery will show why he is one of the best fighters in his division and that he can beat anyone.”