Las Vegas, Nevada — The stage is set for an exciting night of boxing this Saturday, August 22, in Las Vegas. Israel Mercado and Carlos Utria successfully made weight at the official weigh-in and are now ready to step into the ring.

The NABA Super Lightweight championship fight will be part of a stacked card headlined by Rolando “Rolly” Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Mercado enters the bout with a record of 13-1-2, including seven knockouts, while Colombian Carlos Utria remains undefeated at 14-0-0, with 11 knockouts, according to the event’s official statistics.

The bout is expected to be one of the night’s most competitive matchups, with both fighters bringing experience, confidence, and punching power. For Utria, the fight will also be an important test as he makes his U.S. debut against an experienced opponent in Mercado.

With both fighters having successfully made weight, there is nothing left but to wait for the opening bell. Mercado and Utria are ready for what promises to be an exciting and competitive fight, with plenty of action from the opening round.