Richard Torrez Jr. (12-0, 11 KOs) takes on Guido Vianello (13-2-1, 11 KOs) in a highly anticipated 10-round heavyweight main event this Saturday, April 5, at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Catch the action LIVE on ESPN+ starting at 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM BST.
Main Event Ring Walks are expected at 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT / 1:30 AM BST. It’s an exciting night with some serious stakes for these rising stars. The undercard begins early, featuring two promising junior welterweights and a lightweight phenom.
Fight Start Times
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Undercard Start: 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM BST
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Main Event Ring Walks: 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT / 1:30 AM BST
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Location: Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas
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Streaming: ESPN+ (U.S.)
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Tickets: Available via Ticketmaster.com
Torrez vs. Vianello: Heavyweight Collision
Torrez Jr, currently 12-0(11) as a pro, this record being compiled after the 25 year old won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, is looked at by some as a future champion. Vianello, who is 30 years of age and is currently 13-2-1(11) has shown his durability and his danger level in a couple of fights, these fights being his close, debatable decision loss to Efe Ajagba, and the Italian Stallion’s stoppage win over huge Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Vianello may well push Torrez Jr harder, and longer, than anyone else has thus far managed. The fight will take place at the Palms Casino in Vegas and it could well prove to be a fight worth tuning in for. We fans are always on the look out for the next heavyweight star, and maybe the southpaw from Tulare, California is indeed a future champion in the making. It will be interesting to see how Torrez Jr gets on against Vianello, a fighter who has been stopped just once, this on cuts in a 2023 fight with Jonathan Rice.
Since that fight, Vianello has gone 3-1, but some would argue he should in fact be 4-0 since the Rice fight, with that split decision loss to Ajagba really being a fight that could have gone either way. Vianello is a big guy at 6’6,” to Torrez Jr’s 6’2,” and he has shown power along with durability. Again, an interesting heavyweight matchup.
Can Torrez Jr get the win here, and if so, can he become the first man to legitimately KO Vianello?
Torrez:
“This is my time to show the world more than just the basics. I’ve got power, but I’ve been working on my technique. I can’t wait to showcase everything I’ve been putting into the gym.”
Vianello:
“I’ve sparred with top pros, trained harder than ever. Torrez is strong, but I’m coming to prove that I’m just as hungry for this victory.”
The Co-Main Event: Delgado vs. Rodriguez
The junior welterweight showdown between Lindolfo Delgado (22-0, 16 KOs) and Elvis Rodriguez (17-1-1, 13 KOs) will be a WBC and IBF world title eliminator, with both fighters eyeing a shot at world title glory. This could be the fight that catapults either fighter into the spotlight.
Delgado:
“This is the fight I’ve been waiting for, a chance to prove myself and get closer to my world title shot.”
Rodriguez:
“A win puts me one step away from the world title. I’ve worked for this moment, and I’m ready to take full advantage.”
Abdullah Mason: The Rising Star
The 20-year-old Abdullah Mason (17-0, 15 KOs) steps in for an exciting 10-round special attraction against Carlos Ornelas (28-4, 15 KOs). Mason’s looking to prove that he belongs at the top. The fight could set him up for bigger opportunities, but Ornelas is no pushover.
Mason:
“I’m disappointed about Cabrera pulling out, but I’m ready for Ornelas. We’re prepared for whatever he brings, and I’m in shape to go the distance.”
The Undercard
- Lindolfo Delgado vs Elvis Rodríguez; Light welterweight
- Abdullah Mason vs Carlos Ornelas; Lightweight
- Albert Gonzalez vs Dana Coolwell; Featherweight
- Jahi Tucker vs Troy Williamson; Middleweight
- Steven Navarro vs Juan Esteban Garcia; Junior bantamweight
- Art Barrera Jr vs Daijohn Gonzalez; Welterweight
- DJ Zamora vs Hugo Castañeda; Junior lightweight
Fight Event Summary
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Event: Torrez vs. Vianello – Heavyweight Collision
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Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
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Undercard Start: 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM BST
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Main Event Ring Walks: 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT / 1:30 AM BST
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Location: Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas
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Where to Watch: Live on ESPN+ (U.S.)
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Headline Fights:
- Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Guido Vianello – Heavyweight
- Lindolfo Delgado vs. Elvis Rodriguez – WBC & IBF World Title Eliminator
- Abdullah Mason vs. Carlos Ornelas – Lightweight Special Attraction