Former world champion Brandon Rios is set to return to the ring to take on Aaron Herrera in a special Sunday edition of PBC on FS1 on June 11. The hard-hitting former world champion will face the rugged Mexican veteran at the Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Calif., with the action being televised starting at 10:30 pm. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.
“This is my first fight in Southern California in almost five years and I can't wait to put on a show for those fans who have supported me throughout my career,” said Rios. “I've always given the fans a great show and I'm planning on picking up right where I left off and being better than ever when I get back in the ring. I've been training for a while in preparation for a great victory on June 11.”
Herrera (32-6-1, 21 KOs) has won his last three bouts, all by knockout. The Mexican is coming off an eighth-round stoppage of Mario Alberto Cruz in March and hopes to bring his firepower into war against the man who will clearly be his best opponent to date.
“This is a terrific opportunity for me to face a fighter the caliber of Brandon Rios,” said Herrera. “He's had a great career and fought many champions and I look forward to giving him everything I have. Fighting Rios is a great test for me and I'll be ready to pass on June 11.”
Televised coverage on FS1 begins with Mario Barrios (18-0, 10 KOs) taking on Jose Luis Rodriguez (23-8-1, 13 KOs) in a 10-round super lightweight duel. Jose Miguel Borrego (11-0, 10 KOs) will also face off against Kevin Watts (11-1, 4 KOs) in a lightweight eight-rounder.