BoricuaBoxing.com - http An Exclusive with the WBA interim lightweight champion and Cuban expatriate RICHARD ABRIL (17-2-1, 8 KOs), of Miami, Florida. ABRIL is preparing for the fight of his life when he take on undefeated former World Lightweight Champion BRANDON "Bam Bam" RIOS (29-0-1, 22 KOs), of Oxnard, California. The two will face off for the vacant WBA lightweight title on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Rios, the former WBA lightweight champion, enters this fight having won 10 of his previous 11 fights by knockout. Highlight victories on his resume include Miguel Acosta, Anthony Peterson, Urbano Antillon and John Murray, none of whom went the distance. Abril returns to the ring having won seven of his previous eight fights. He captured the WBA interim lightweight title last October, knocking down former WBA lightweight champion Acosta three times en route to a unanimous decision victory. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Zanfer Promot! ions, Tecate and AT&T, remaining tickets priced at $250, $150, $100, $50 and $25, not including applicable service charges, are available at all Ticketmaster locations (select Smith's Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Mandalay Bay at (877) 632-7400 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also will be available for purchase at www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
