Orascuaga vs. Camacho Jr – WBO World Flyweight Title Eliminator to be held in Japan this July

WBO world flyweight champion Anthony Olascuaga (USA, 9 wins [6 KOs], 1 loss) will face No.1 ranked mandatory challenger Juan Carlos Camacho Jr. (Puerto Rico, 19 wins [8 KOs], 1 loss, 1 no contest) in his next fight. Olascuaga most recently defended his title for the second time on March 13 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, defeating former two-division world champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (Watanabe Gym, 19 wins [12 KOs], 3 losses) by unanimous decision over 12 rounds. This will be his third title defense.

The bout will be part of a multiple world title event to be held in Japan in late July. It will be held alongside a WBA interim title fight, where Seiya Tsutsumi (Kadoebi Gym, 12 wins [8 KOs], 0 losses, 3 draws), the WBA world bantamweight champion, withdrew from a mandated unification bout against interim champion Antonio Vargas (USA, 19 wins [11 KOs], 1 loss, 1 no contest) due to an eye injury. As a result, Daigo Higa (Shisei Gym, 21 wins [19 KOs], 3 losses, 2 draws), ranked No.3 in the division, will take Tsutsumi’s place in the interim title fight.

Camacho Jr., 28 years old, is a 163 cm tall orthodox fighter with a 9-year career. His only defeat came in his 7th pro fight via a 0-2 decision in a six-rounder. On October 30, 2023 (October 31 Japan time), he defeated Jason Mama (Philippines, 20 wins [10 KOs], 2 losses, 1 draw), who is currently ranked No.14 in the WBO super flyweight division, by 10-round decision in Humacao, Puerto Rico, to win the vacant NABO flyweight title.

However, in the bout, Camacho Jr. was knocked down in the first round after taking a straight right from Mama and losing his balance backward. In the ninth round, he took another right hand in an exchange and went down again, this time falling forward with both hands on the canvas. He got up quickly both times and resumed fighting. The official scorecards were split: Charlie Ruiz (USA/Puerto Rico) had it 96-92 for Camacho Jr., Francis Jackson (U.S. Virgin Islands) scored it 95-93 for Camacho Jr., while Mohammad Akil Tamano (Philippines) had it 96-92 for Mama.

This year, on March 29 (March 30 Japan time), Camacho Jr. traveled to Cancun, Mexico, where he defeated David Humberto Tapia (Mexico, 6 wins [1 KO], 7 losses, 2 draws) by 8-round decision. The three Mexican judges gave split scores: 77-74, 76-75, and 75-76.

After the victory over Mama, Camacho Jr. took the top spot in the WBO rankings, replacing Francisco “Chihuahua” Rodriguez Jr. (Mexico, 39 wins [27 KOs], 6 losses, 1 draw), who had been ranked No.1 in the December rankings but moved up to No.3 in the super flyweight division.

A matchup between Olascuaga and the aggressive Camacho Jr. appears stylistically compatible. The champion, known for his power and toughness, is expected to overpower his opponent — but we’ll have to wait and see. An official announcement is eagerly awaited.

If officially confirmed, it looks like it will be a thrilling match!

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