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On Saturday night, October 18, Miguel Cartagena will look to win his first belt when he takes on undefeated Manny Rodriguez (9-0, 5 KO’s) for the WBO Latino Bantamweight championship in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.
Philadelphia (June 18) – Down but far from out. A term that has been used many times in many aspects of life but for 21 year-old Flyweight contender Miguel Cartagena of Philadelphia, it couldn’t be more true.
Back on April 24, Cartagena entered the ring for his bout with Timur Shailezov with a perfect record of 12-0. Cartagena had been improving with each performance and it was thought his bout with Shailezov would have been another solid victory.
This Saturday rising Puerto Rican-American prospect Miguel ‘No Fear’ Cartagena ( 10-0, 3 KO’s ) from Philadelphia of Puerto Rican descendant, will face off against Mexican veteran, Felipe Rivas ( 15-15-2, 9 KO’s ) in a 8 round bout at super flyweight division at the Sands in Bethlehem, PA.