This bantamweight title bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card, with Christian “Chispa” Medina making the first defense of his WBO bantamweight world title against former IBF light flyweight champion Adrian “Gato” Curiel. Medina, a hard-hitting Mexican puncher, captured the belt with a stunning upset in Japan and now returns home to face a compatriot. Curiel, moving up two weight classes, brings experience from lower divisions but faces a significant size and power disadvantage in this all-Mexican clash.
Location: Domo Alcalde, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (indoor arena with capacity around 5,000; a frequent host for Mexican boxing events).
Start Time: Main card at 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. local time). The main event ring walks are expected around 11:00 p.m. ET.
Broadcast: DAZN (global streaming).
Injury Report
No injuries have been reported for either fighter as of early February 2026. Medina, who won his title in September 2025, has had ample recovery time and appears in peak condition during training camp. Curiel, following his last bout in May 2025, also reports no issues despite moving up in weight. Both passed pre-fight medicals without concerns, per promotional updates.
Fighter Matchups
This 12-round WBO bantamweight title fight (118 lbs limit) features Medina’s explosive power against Curiel’s technical boxing and resilience.
Key breakdowns:
Power vs. Durability: Medina’s 73% KO rate (19 of 26 wins) stems from his orthodox stance, quick hands, and body attack. Curiel, with only 19% KO rate (5 of 26 wins), relies on volume punching and has been stopped just once, but he’s untested at bantamweight after competing at 108-112 lbs.
Size and Reach Advantage: Medina (5’5″, 67″ reach, age 25) has a slight height and reach edge over Curiel (5’4″, unknown reach, age 27). Curiel’s move up could sap his speed, while Medina’s natural bantamweight frame favors him in close-range exchanges.
Experience and Style: Medina (30 bouts, 126 rounds) is on a hot streak but faces his first defense. Curiel (33 bouts, 229 rounds) has title experience but lost his last two high-level fights. Expect Medina to pressure early; Curiel may box from distance to survive.
Intangibles: Home crowd in Guadalajara boosts Medina. Curiel’s weight jump (from 108 lbs titles) could lead to fatigue in later rounds.
The bout likely ends via stoppage if Medina lands clean, or a decision if Curiel grinds it out.
Recent Form
Christian Medina: Riding a five-fight win streak, all stoppages except one. He’s dominated recent opponents with power, ranking No. 2 in The Ring at bantamweight.
Adrian Curiel: 2-2 in his last four, with wins over lesser foes but losses in title rematches. Moving up weights after a 2024 TKO loss.
| Fighter | Pro Record | KO Rate | Last 5 Fights | Rounds Fought | Streak |
| Christian Medina | 26-4-0 | 73% | W-TKO4 (Takei), W-TKO2 (Ramirez), W-UD12 (Higa), W-TKO5 (Molina), W-TKO1 (Tongdee) | 126 | 5 Wins |
| Adrian Curiel | 26-6-1 | 19% | W-UD (Rubio), W-TD (Arce), L-TKO10 (Nontshinga), W-KO2 (Nontshinga), L-TD9 (Edwards) | 229 | 2 Wins |
Fight History
No prior head-to-head encounters; this is their first meeting. Medina has a 2-1 record against former champions in recent years, while Curiel is 1-2 in world title fights. Stylistic matchups like this (power puncher vs. volume boxer) favor the KO artist 65% of the time in bantamweight bouts since 2020, often ending inside the distance.
FIGHT ODDS
Christian Medina – 1000
Adrian Curiel + 650
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, February 5, 2025
