Guillermo Rigondeaux (20-1, 13 KOs) will face John Riel Casimero (30-4, 21 KOs) on August 14 in Carson at Showtime. The duel of the Cuban and the Filipino was announced at the end of May, but in June Rigondo was replaced by Nonito Donaire. The Cuban was not injured, but agreed to withdraw from the fight on condition that this fall he will meet the winner.
On July 25 Naoya Inoue (19-0, 16 KOs) may face John Riel Casimero (29-4, 20 KOs). The fight was originally scheduled for April 25 but now it may land in Las Vegas and will take place without the participation of spectators.