The Undercard Only Available Live And In Person

While boxing fans from around the world witness the main event on Top Rank's Solo Boxeo on Unimas, the undercard of Valley Fight Night should also deliver on its share of excitement. Here's a preview of some of the notable bouts TV viewers might miss out on but fans at the Burbank Marriott Events Center will enjoy. Joe Louie Lopez (7-0, 4KOs) vs. Liam Vaughan (9-2, 2KOs) – 4 Rounds Ever since leaving the gridiron for the squared circle, Fresno's Smokin' Joe Louis Lopez has made a name for himself on the Central California boxing circuit. The former Fresno City College football player went undefeated in an 8-bout amateur career and has began his professional career with an unblemished record in his first seven pro bouts. But the verdict is still out on Lopez as he has yet to face upper level competition while fighting solely in the Fresno area. Lopez wil l look to invade the Southern California boxing circuit against a British import that has made Los Angeles his adopted home, Liam "Punch" Vaughan (9-2, 2KOs). Vaughan made the long journey from Liverpool, England to Wildcard Boxing Club 4 years ago and has become a Freddie Roach favorite for his busy and tough-nosed brand of boxing. Training at Wildcard everyday has afforded Vaughan access to some of the best boxers in the world and he will take that experience into his crossroads battle with Lopez. Size and strength could be a factor in this bout as the natural middleweight Lopez will be facing Vaughan, a former Light Middleweight, at Lopez's preferred weight of 163 pounds. But the British bomber Vaughan has shown great hand speed in the past and will look to use his quickness to his advantage. While Lopez will have many friends and family make the drive down from Fresno, Vaughan should enjoy an advantage from the partisan crowd that will surely come to support Vaughan and other Wildcard fighters on the card. With both boxers having much to prove, this bout has the potential to be one of the most entertaining, non-stop action affairs of the evening. Arnold Barbosa (10-0, 4 KOs) vs. Max Becerra (8-1-2, 5KOs)– 6 Rounds South El Monte's Barbosa has been put on the fast track to success with five bouts in 2015 and an impressive first round knockout of veteran Robbie Cannon to begin 2016. Barbosa makes a quick return against his toughest challenge to date as he faces the upset-minded Becerra. Becerra began his career in Northern California but moved to Santa Ana and suffered the only blemish on his record in an April 2015 decision loss to undefeated prospect Kevin Watts. Becerra will look to re-energize a promising boxing career after picking up two quick wins in Mexico, while Barbosa will look to continue his rapid progression in the pro ranks. Neither pugilist in this one will be looking to give an inch so an all-out battle may be on the horizon. Guy Robb (17-1, 7KOs) vs. Carlos Padilla (15-3-1, 9KOs) – 8 Rounds Sacramento's Guy Robb is riding a 10 bout win streak since his memorable 2012 Shobox battle against world ranked Joel Diaz Jr. (now 21-0, 17KOs) wherein both boxers tasted the canvas. Diaz Jr.'s ascension in the boxing ranks is also indicative of Robb's ability to hang with the best and beat most of them. Now 17-1 and continuing to impress the Top Rank brass, Robb may be on the verge of meeting another heralded prospect for a crossroads bout in the future. But first he must get by hard hitting Columbian Carlos Padilla who has already challenged for a World Title, albeit unsuccessfully. This bout may be scheduled for 8 rounds but will likely not see the final bell. Miguel Marriaga (21-1, 18KOs) vs. Adones Aguelo (24-12-2, 16KOs) – 8 Rounds Columbia's world-ranked Miguel Marriaga comes into every bout with relentless pressure and aggression that only few boxers can handle. But Filipino Adones Aguelo has hung around with the best of them and has only been stopped in two professional bouts while showing a proficiency to get the better of most of his opponents. This bout will be a classic battle of wills that will likely be decided in the later rounds. But not before what is sure to be several rounds of fireworks from both combatants. Zachary Wohlman (8-2-1) vs. Lionel Jimenez (2-9) – 4 Rounds Hollywood's Zachary "Kid Yamaka" Wohlman makes his return to the ring after an 18-month layoff marred by injury. Wohlman will face a real litmus test to see if he will continue his professional career in Lionel Jimenez, who's record is extremely deceiving when taking into account the fact that 10 of the 12 opponents Jimenez has faced have been undefeated and Jimenz has never been stopped. Jimenez previously battled four tough rounds with another boxer on the card, Arnold Barbosa, and will look to give the upstart Wohlman all he can handle. Valley Fight Night 8 will be presented by Top Rank in association with Bash Boxing. Tickets can be purchased online at www.valleyfightnight.com or by calling (626) 388-8888 and start at $45 for General Admission and $60 for Assigned Seating. Doors Open at 5:30pm; First Bout at 6:00pm. All bouts are subject to change.