Boxing’s super lightweight division features some top-tier talent. Oscar Duarte and Kenneth Sims. Jr. both look to stand out when they face off on August 2. The fight in Chicago airs on DAZN.
Ranked fourth in the WBA’s rankings, Sims (22-2-1) is a nine-time National Champion with eight wins via knockout. On a nine-fight win streak, Sims is preparing for a true breakout performance.
The two were originally scheduled to fight in November, but a knee injury forced Sims off the card. “Bossman” is ready to erase doubts after being forced to back out.
“That was the biggest opportunity of my entire career,” Sims said via BoxingScene. “No way I’m backing out of that because I’m scared of somebody.”
Ranked fifth, Duarte (29-2-1) has won three straight since losing against Ryan Garcia in 2023. The four-time National Champion looks for his third win in four contests via knockout.
Two former world champions collide on the Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. undercard, while rising stars look to impress.
Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims. Jr. undercard
Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Duarte vs. Sims card.
Regis Prograis vs. Joseph Diaz
- Division/Weight: Super Lightweight
- Prograis record: 29-3
- Diaz record: 34-7-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
The co-feature will see Regis Prograis vs. Joseph Diaz.
Prograis (29-3) won the WBC super lightweight title in 2022 but lost it against Devin Haney. The 36-year-old returned a year later and lost to Jack Catterall. He looks to return to form in the super lightweight division.
Diaz (34-7-1) is a former IBF super featherweight and interim WBC lightweight champion. Since 2021, “JoJo” has gone 3-6 and is 1-1 in his last two fights. The 32-year-old looks to win consecutive fights for the first time since 2019-2020.
Tristan Kalkreuth vs. Kareem Hackett
- Division/Weight: Cruiserweight
- Kalkreuth record: 15-1
- Hackett record: 12-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Tristan Kalkreuth faces Kareem Hackett.
A multi-time National Champion, Kalkreuth (15-1) is on a seven-fight win streak. “Sweet T,” 23, has ten wins via knockout.
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Hackett (12-1) last fought almost a year ago, losing his undefeated record after getting knocked out. Half of his wins have been won via knockout.
Joshua Edwards vs. Cayman Audie
- Division/Weight: Heavyweight
- Edwards record: 3-0
- Audie record: 4-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Further down the card will be Joshua Edwards vs. Cayman Audie.
A 2023 Pan American Games gold medalist and a 2024 Olympian, Edwards (3-0) has won all three of his fights via knockout. “The Rocket” looks to go 4-0 in 2025.
Audie (4-1) is on a three-fight win streak and looks to go 3-0 in 2025 after missing two years of action.
Yair Gallardo vs. Quinton Rankin
- Division/Weight: Light Heavyweight
- Gallardo record: 9-0
- Rankin record: 21-9-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Yair Gallardo faces Quinton Rankin.
Gallardo (9-0) has won eight fights via knockout. The 22-year-old faces Rankin (21-9-2), on a two-fight losing streak after winning six straight from 2021 to 2023.
Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. tune-in info
- Date: Saturday, August 2
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT | 1 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. AEST
- Main event start time (approx.): 11 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. PT | 4 a.m. BST | 1 p.m. AEST
- Location: Credit Union 1 Arena – Chicago, Illinois
- Stream: DAZN
Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. will be available on DAZN.
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