WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Alberto "Explosivo" Machado (21-0, 17 KOs) of San Juan, Puerto Rico and 130-pound contender Andrew "El Chango" Cancio (19-4-2, 14 KOs) of Blythe, Calif. took part in the official weigh-in in Los Angeles ahead of their 12-round battle. (photos by Tom Hogan/Hogan Photos).

The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. and will be streamed live on DAZN.

Fighters from the undercard also attended the press conference, including WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Rey Vargas (32-0, 22 KOs), who will defend his title against Franklin Manzanilla (18-4, 17 KOs) of Caracas, Venezuela in the co-main event.

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Tickets for the event are on sale and are priced at $35, $45 and $55. Tickets will be available at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino box office, by calling 1-800-827-2946, or by purchasing online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

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