Junior featherweight contender Mike Plania will face former title challenger Ricardo Nunez on Nov. 20 on the Guide Artime Neighborhood Middle Theater in Miami, Fla.
Plania (25-1, 12 knockouts) burst on the scene in June of 2020, when he upset Joshua Greer Jr. by majority resolution at a time when Greer was rated no. 1 at bantamweight by the WBO. Plania dropped Greer twice within the bout, however didn’t struggle for the remainder of the 12 months.
Plania, 24, returned to the ring in April, successful a unanimous resolution over Emmanuel Mogawa in his hometown of Basic Santos Metropolis, Philippines.
Nunez (29-12, 23 KOs) of Panama Metropolis, Panama has wins over former world titleholders Liborio Solis and Carlos Tamara, however has misplaced his final six bouts relationship again to 2018. Nonetheless, Plania views Nunez as probably the most skilled foe he has but confronted.
“Nunez is a no pushover opponent, being a seasoned veteran. I’m getting ready myself for conflict. A win towards him generally is a ticket to greater fights and [bring me] nearer to a world title,” Plania stated.
Plania, who’s promoted by Sanman Promotions, is coaching in Miami underneath head coach Osmiri “Moro” Fernandez.
Former IBF cruiserweight titleholder Yuniel Dorticos may even be in motion on the cardboard towards Jesse Bryan in a ten spherical bout.
