• Submitted by: Luis Manuel Mazorra
• Sports
• 10 / 04 / 2014

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After reaching the world title last July, the Cuban boxer Ramces Barthelemy (20-0, 12 KOs), who beat Dominican Argenis Mendez will face Argentina Fernando "El Vasco" Saucedo (05/03/52 8 ), at which time will prove worthy of the belt awarded by the International Federation (IBF).

Although the history of “El Vasco” is not very sweeping should not be considered an easy opponent, because his vast experience he has been stout against boxers prestige. Besides he is ranked among the best in the IBF. At 32, with 14 consecutive victories, his sporting career is at its best.

Moreover, Barthelemy defend his crown for the first time, and the duel is sold as a great opportunity to reiterate his worth. In addition to open the path for future confrontations with the remaining division champions looking to unify the titles at 130 pounds. The look of promoters, and fans will be knowledgeable about Mashantucket, Connecticut, this weekend.

The evening provides greater chances of victory for the Cuban: superior reach and height (work takes center stage from long range), a more robust and accurate striking and greater desire for positive results, due to the youth and the promising future that it portends.

Barthelemy made his professional debut in the summer of 2009 being American Jamal Clay opponent of the Convention Center Columbia, South Carolina. Now, it is one of the outstanding Cuban Five professional boxing. The others are vilified Guillermo Rigondeaux, Yoan Pablo Hernandez, Richard Abril and Erislandy Lara.

Source: OnCuba