Boxing Match Preview: Pedro Guevara (43-5-1, 22 KOs) vs. Adrian Curiel (26-6-1, 5 KOs)

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Venue & Fight Night Details

Event: Guevara vs. Curiel – 10‑Round Super Flyweight Contest

Location: Los Mochis Arena, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Main Card Start: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT

Estimated Ring Walks: ~1:00 AM BST (Sunday) / ~10:00 PM PT (Saturday)

Broadcast: DAZN (worldwide)

Undercard Highlight: Eduardo Núñez vs. Christopher Díaz for the IBF World Junior Lightweight Title

Injury Report

Pedro Guevara: No reported injuries; coming off a March 2025 unanimous decision win over José Armando Valdés Bernal.

Adrián Curiel: No reported injuries; last fought in May 2025, defeating Johan Rubio by unanimous decision.

Recent Form

Pedro Guevara:

Last 5: W‑L‑W‑L‑W

Notable: Former WBC Light Flyweight Champion; wins over Andrew Moloney (SD12, May 2024) and Valdés Bernal; losses to Jesse “Bam” Rodríguez (KO3, Nov 2024) and Carlos Cuadras (SD12, Nov 2023).

Adrián Curiel:

Last 5: W‑L‑L‑W‑W

Notable: Former IBF Light Flyweight Champion; upset KO win over Sivenathi Nontshinga (Nov 2023) before losing rematch (TKO10, Feb 2024) and to Sunny Edwards (TD9, Jun 2024).

Key Matchups

Power vs. Volume:

Guevara: Sharp, accurate punching with respectable pop at 115 lbs.

Curiel: High‑output, mobile, switches stances to create angles.

Experience vs. Youth:

Guevara: 36 years old, deep championship résumé.

Curiel: 10 years younger, fresher legs, but less proven at super flyweight.

Reach & Range:

Guevara’s 3‑inch reach advantage could be pivotal in controlling distance.

Series History

First Meeting: This is their first professional bout.

Common Opponents: None directly, though both have fought at world‑title level.

Betting Trends

Guevara: 8 straight fights without a stoppage win; last KO in 2021.

Curiel: 4 of last 5 wins by decision; only 1 stoppage loss in career.

Style Matchup: Both durable — high likelihood of going the distance.

Fight Outlook

This is a battle of former champions at different career stages. Guevara will try to use his reach, jab, and counterpunching to keep Curiel at bay, while Curiel will look to outwork the veteran with angles and combinations. Expect a tactical, competitive fight with momentum swings — and a strong chance the scorecards will be needed to separate them.

FIGHT ODDS

Pedro Guevara                  + 155

Adrian Curiel                     – 185

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025

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