GREAT NEWS !! Ivan Calderon vs Giovanni Segura almost set for Aug 28th

A showdown between junior flyweight champ Ivan Calderon and hard-punching beltholder Giovani Segura, arguably the best matchup that can be made in the 108-pound division, is close to being finalized, according to Segura's manager.

THE RING’s No. 1-rated junior flyweight will challenge the magazine’s unbeaten champ on August 28 in Puerto Rico, Ricky Mota told RingTV.com on Tuesday.

“We’ve signed the contract, we’ve agreed to everything,” said Mota, Segura's manager, “and from what I’ve heard from Fernando Beltran (of Zanfer Promotions) and the Riveras (Peter and Ivan of PR Best Promotions, the promoters of the bout), Calderon is on board.”

In an email to RingTV.com, Ivan Rivera confirmed that the fight is close to being done.

"We are working on (finalizing the deal)," Rivera told RingTV.com. "It will be the best fight for the little guys for the past years. We are just waiting for Segura's contract before we make an announcement."

Calderon-Segura will headline a PR Best-produced pay-per-view card in association with Top Rank and Zanfer, according to Mota. The show will take place in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, the hometown of Calderon (34-0-1, 6 knockouts).

Calderon is scheduled to fight 108-pound “interim” beltholder Johnriel Casimero on the August 28 date, but Mota says the 20-year-old Filipino will now face Ramon Garcia Hirales in Mexico on July 24.

Segura (24-1-1, 20 KOs), a Southern California-based southpaw from Guerrero, Mexico, is scheduled to defend his belt against Manuel Vargas on August 7 on a Fox Sports en Espanol-televised bout from Lagos de Moreno, Mexico. However, that bout will be canceled, according to Mota, who says a press conference for Calderon-Segura is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles sometime next week.

“This is something we’ve wanted for a long time,” Mota said. “Calderon is the golden boy of the lower weight classes. Giovani wants to fight him to prove that he’s the best at 108 pounds. He was thinking of going up to flyweight (112 pounds) to fight for a title there because he didn’t think he would ever get the chance to challenge Calderon, so he’s pumped up that he’s finally getting the shot. He doesn’t mind fighting Calderon in his hometown. He says his hands will be the judges.”

The fight won’t cause major ripples in the sport but hardcore fans -- especially those of Puerto Rican and Mexican descent -- want to see if Segura can indeed impose his youth, power and relentless pressure on the quick, slick-moving southpaw.

The 35-year-old counter-puncher, who defended a 105-pound belt 11 times before winning THE RING's junior flyweight title in 2007, is lauded as one of the best pure boxers in the sport.

http://www.ringtv.com/blog/2137/calderonsegura_set_for_aug_28/

Two men taking high risks to reach for greatness. What's not to like?

If only others would take note.

You gotta love Ivan Calderon, the kid is on the decline about the same size as Danny DeVitto with zero power and he's willing to take on a young wild ferocious lion. It angers me how so few know of Ivan's talents and achievements, and it really grinds my gears at how ignorant young fans can be about Calderon just because HBO don't broadcast his fights.

Calderon is the type of fighter you have to love. As stated above he is on the decline. He now gets hit more than he did in his absolute prime. Yet, he is going to take on a challenge in one of his last fights. I love it. I look forward to the fight.
Since his fights rarely get broadcast on American tv, Calderon doesn't get the publicity he should. I try to find his fights online whenever I can.

Very very nice

Now lets hope somebody picks this up! Showtime PLEASE!!!

Ali_1748 wrote:

You gotta love Ivan Calderon, the kid is on the decline about the same size as Danny DeVitto with zero power and he's willing to take on a young wild ferocious lion. It angers me how so few know of Ivan's talents and achievements, and it really grinds my gears at how ignorant young fans can be about Calderon just because HBO don't broadcast his fights.

This looks like a fight where Iron Boy finally gets taken out doesn't it?

gomez1012 wrote:

Very very nice

Now lets hope somebody picks this up! Showtime PLEASE!!!

Slim chance of this happening but why not put this on the undercard of JuanMa-Rafa?

2 Mexico vs PR fights on the same night? Bananas.

But Calderon-Segura fight will prolly end up on Latin Fury.

I think that Calderon can pick this guy apart if he doesn't get caught...if. Segura is almost skill less compared to Calderon. He is however relentless, so this should be a classic match up of brawler vs boxer. These are the kinds of styles that usually make for really good if not great fights.

marbleheadmaui wrote:

Ali_1748 wrote:

You gotta love Ivan Calderon, the kid is on the decline about the same size as Danny DeVitto with zero power and he's willing to take on a young wild ferocious lion. It angers me how so few know of Ivan's talents and achievements, and it really grinds my gears at how ignorant young fans can be about Calderon just because HBO don't broadcast his fights.

This looks like a fight where Iron Boy finally gets taken out doesn't it?

Thats kinda how i see it. I see Calderon being on his mini-horse the whole fight.

SlickMoneyXL wrote:

marbleheadmaui wrote:

Ali_1748 wrote:

You gotta love Ivan Calderon, the kid is on the decline about the same size as Danny DeVitto with zero power and he's willing to take on a young wild ferocious lion. It angers me how so few know of Ivan's talents and achievements, and it really grinds my gears at how ignorant young fans can be about Calderon just because HBO don't broadcast his fights.

This looks like a fight where Iron Boy finally gets taken out doesn't it?

Thats kinda how i see it. I see Calderon being on his mini-horse the whole fight.

LOL!

SlickMoneyXL wrote:

marbleheadmaui wrote:

Ali_1748 wrote:

You gotta love Ivan Calderon, the kid is on the decline about the same size as Danny DeVitto with zero power and he's willing to take on a young wild ferocious lion. It angers me how so few know of Ivan's talents and achievements, and it really grinds my gears at how ignorant young fans can be about Calderon just because HBO don't broadcast his fights.

This looks like a fight where Iron Boy finally gets taken out doesn't it?

Thats kinda how i see it. I see Calderon being on his mini-horse the whole fight.

35 is just ANCIENT for a little guy like Calderon. Iron Boy has been hit hard in most of his fights over the last 2-3 years. At some point he loses his resilience and his reflexes can't be getting any better at this point.

Segura was outboxed by Canchilla in their first fight

Does seem like Segura walks through his shots and takes him out

Cazares was able to hurt and drop him

Probably does end up on a PPV

On ESPN I called this fight to be made and the day later this article was published on boxingscene. Its not really a very good match up. Calderon will dominate every round unless he gets punched. Segura is probably the wildest puncher Ive ever seen in my life, but with that is the hardest hitting little guy since Ricardo Lopez. As soon as Calderon gets hits, its lights out. If he still is that very quick elusive fighter he once was, he takes the fight easily. Too bad hes in his mid 30's, I think Segura comes through with a KO. This fight is so meaningful for both guys

marbleheadmaui wrote:

Ali_1748 wrote:

You gotta love Ivan Calderon, the kid is on the decline about the same size as Danny DeVitto with zero power and he's willing to take on a young wild ferocious lion. It angers me how so few know of Ivan's talents and achievements, and it really grinds my gears at how ignorant young fans can be about Calderon just because HBO don't broadcast his fights.

This looks like a fight where Iron Boy finally gets taken out doesn't it?

It's a possible scenario but you have to remember Segura started boxing really late, like 21 I think, Calderon has been boxing since he was a kid, he's got the experience to win. The question is whether his body will allow him to avoid those bombs.