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Willibaldo Garcia vs Rene Calixto
Willibaldo Garcia vs Rene Calixto: Fight Guide
Five months on from their December draw, Willibaldo Garcia and Rene Calixto collide for a second time in an all-Mexican clash for the vacant IBF super-flyweight crown. Can Calixto maintain his unbeaten run or will 35-year-old Garcia make good on recent form and finally claim world honours?
| Date | 23 May, 2025 | |
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| venue |  | |
| Scheduled rounds | 12 |
Willibaldo Garcia vs Rene Calixto: Official Weights
Willibaldo Garcia Perez | ||
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Rene Calixto Bibiano | ||
Referee
Judges
Willibaldo Garcia vs Rene Calixto: Tale of the tape
Willibaldo Garcia Perez | Name | Rene Calixto Bibiano |
| 35 | Age | 30 |
5' 4" / 163 cm | Height | 5' 5" / 165 cm |
/ cm | reach | / cm |
orthodox | Stance | orthodox |
22 | Wins | 23 |
13 | BY KO | 9 |
59 | KO% | 39 |
5 | Losses | 0 |
2 | Draws | 1 |
14 October, 2017 | Debut | 10 December, 2016 |
Rules and regulations
Rules set
Professional Boxing Rules (12 Rounds)
Round duration
3 minutes
Round
12 rounds
Scoring System
10-Point Must System
mandatory count rules
Referee must count to 8 before allowing the fight to continue after a knockdown
standing count rules
No standing 8-count
knockdown rules
Three knockdown rule typically not in effect (but can vary by jurisdiction)
cut rules
Fight can be stopped due to cuts, usually by doctor’s decision
Fouls and deductions
Points deducted for fouls at referee’s discretion. Typically 1 point per foul, disqualification possible for severe or repeated fouls
