Walter Matthysse Jr. Makes Weight For Pro Debut in Córdoba, Argentina
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 21 Nov 2020
The weigh-in ceremony for tomorrow’s evening of boxing at La Calera Chess Club in Córdoba, Argentina, unfolded smoothly at the magnificent Mario Alberto Kempes World Cup Stadium.
Debutant Chubut middleweight fighter Walter Matthysse Jr., a former amateur champion from the famed Matthysse family of world-class Argentinian boxers, nailed the scale at 72.5 kilos; while his more-experienced Buenos Aires opponent Dante Cano registered 73.1 Kgs. The men will battle at a distance of 4 rounds.
In the man event, unbeaten Cordoba-based Matías Romero, weighed-in at 58.7 kgs, as Adelian Javier Clavero made 58.9 kilos for the South American Super Featherweight belt at a distance of 12 rounds.
MORE WEIGHTS FOR THE EVENING OF BOXING IN CÓRDOBA, ARGENTINA:
Nicolás Lúques Palacios: 70.4 Kilos
Fernando Battaglia: 71.6 Kgs
6 rounds
Guillermo Suárez: 67.7
Rodrigo Escasena: 65.9
6 rounds
Maico Sommariva: 69.2
Emilio Aibar: 67.9
4 rounds
Williams Herrera: 66.4
Elías Trossero: 66.5
4 rounds
Venue: Chess Club at La Calera in Córdoba, Argentina.
TV: TyC Sports for Latin America (11:30 pm Argentina / 9:30 pm Panama)
Ring Announcer: Rubén Peralta
Boxing card done thanks to the support of Agustino Cueros and the Municipality of La Calera in Córdoba, Argentina.
Promoters: Sampson Lewkowicz in association with Tello Box.
Photo: CANO (left) and MATTHYSSE JR., face off during Friday’s weigh-in.
May the Best Men Win.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Carlos Costa.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Clarion to fight for WBC Youth World super flyweight title in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, Thu, 04 Jun 20262026 NBA Finals: Knicks Steal Game 1 in San Antonio 105-95
By Reylan Loberternos, Thu, 04 Jun 2026LAMONT “THE REAPER” ROACH JR. AND WILLIAM “EL CAMARÓN” ZEPEDA TO BATTLE FOR THE WBC LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Thu, 04 Jun 2026Ramirez vs. Richards - Weigh In Results
Thu, 04 Jun 2026Louisville and Boxing World commemorated 10th Anniversary of Muhammad Ali death
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Thu, 04 Jun 2026Sampson Lewkowicz: Boxing’s Picasso
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, Wed, 03 Jun 2026BARRY HEARN OBE TO FUND 10 BRAND NEW APPRENTICESHIP ROLES THANKS TO MATCHROOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AND COACH CORE
Wed, 03 Jun 2026Olongapo to host National Age Group Chess Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, Wed, 03 Jun 2026JOSEPH "JOJO" DIAZ EAGER TO REVIVE CAREER AHEAD OF JUNE 19 SHOWDOWN WITH "H2O" SYLVE
Wed, 03 Jun 2026Charly Suarez is my idol - Jhon Lowie Lastimosa
By Lito delos Reyes, Wed, 03 Jun 2026Josh “The Hammer” Popper: From Holy Spirit to a Heavyweight Headline at the Tropicana
Wed, 03 Jun 2026600 athletes expected in 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo tourney
By Lito delos Reyes, Wed, 03 Jun 2026Dagestan rivalry set to ignite Moscow: Khalidov and Yallyev clash on stacked IBA PRO 19 card
Wed, 03 Jun 2026Deep Waters rules inaugural WR Bughouse Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, Tue, 02 Jun 2026HE TURKI ALALSHIKH: 'AJ vs PRENGA IN JEDDAH REINFORCES SAUDI ARABIA'S POSITION AS DESTINATION FOR WORLD'S LEADING EVENTS'
Tue, 02 Jun 2026