Oubaali vs. Villanueva poised

Frenchman Nordine Oubaali (15-0, 11 KO), will defend  the World Boxing Council bantamweight belt first the first time, on Saturday evening in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, against Filipino Arthur Villanueva (32-3-1, 18 KO), in a fight night that  will be broadcast live on ESPN +.

Oubaali comes from winning the world crown by defeating American Rau’shee Warren in  January.

Filipino Villanueva, a 30-year-old fighter with extensive experience, has full confidence that he will be able to surprise the world, becoming the new WBC champion.

Earlier today  both warriors overcame the official weigh in. Coincidently they were each tipped  (117.2 pounds).