All the weights, running order, ringwalk times and quotes ahead of the rematch between Manuel Gallegos and Khalil Coe in Guadalajara, Mexico on Friday May 30, live worldwide on DAZN.
The light-heavyweights fought in November 2024, ending with Gallegos shocking the up-and-coming Coe via ninth-round knockout in Philadelphia.
“Big Steppa” Coe is 28 from New Jersey and “El Meno” Gallegos is 27 from Mexico.
Live on DAZN 7pm CST / 1am BST
10×3 Super-Flyweight contest
ADRIAN CURIEL (119lbs)
JOHAN RUBIO (115lbs)
10×3 Super-Bantamweight contest
MURODJON AKHMADALIEV (122lbs)
LUIS CASTILLO (120lbs)
10×3 Super-Lightweight contest
GABRIEL GOLLAZ VALENZUELA (141lbs)
MANUEL MEDINA (141lbs)
Live on DAZN 10pm CST / 4am BST
10×3 USWBC Light-Heavyweight title
MANUEL GALLEGOS (173lbs)
KHALIL COE (173lbs)
FRANK SMITH: Before we start, we have to say big congratulations to Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez, the latest Mexican champion of the world. He’s been on the road firstly to Tajikistan and now to Japan to go and our next plan is to bring him back home to Mexico. It’s a brilliant achievement and we’re looking forward to more big nights with Sugar.
It’s always great to do these events in Mexico, we’ve been lucky enough over the last six years to stage lots of events in Mexico and they are some of the best shows we do. It’s our pleasure to be in Guadalajara and a huge thank you to all of our partners in this event as we head into Friday night, and a night that will deliver amazing entertainment as always.
MJ gets his opportunity in September to finally fight Inoue after waiting a long, long time for it. He’s a former unified World champion, he’s worked hard to get back into that position but on Friday, he cannot look past his opponent. Sometimes it’s difficult to be driven for these fights when you see what you have in the future, so for MJ he’s a pro and he knows he needs to be focused, get the job done and set himself to become undisputed against Inoue in Japan.
The main event, what a fight. You don’t see this that often in boxing where fighters jump straight back in there, so we have to show respect to both men. It was a great fight first time around and so often in the sport fights aren’t made. Khalil knows he’s got to go in there and win, but Manuel is going to have the confidence from the first fight. One thing from the first fight is that Khalil did not stop, even through the tough moments, and the first round of this fight will follow on from the ninth round of the first fight. Both guys are well prepared, they’ll be better than they were last time, and they know what the other man brings, so we’re excited, so don’t miss it live on DAZN.
MANUEL GALLEGOS: I really wanted this rematch as I think it is really important for us to show very clearly what we are able to do, so we’re delighted that we have this opportunity once again and I believe we’re going to show what we are made of.
I’m really happy that the rematch is in Mexico, I’ll have the support of the people here. It’s not taking place in Sinaloa, but I’m sure Guadalajara will be behind me. I’m really motivated to get my hand raised and the fact that we have Mexico behind me means we’ll be giving even more to go and get the victory.
KHALIL COE: I want to thank Manuel Gallegos for accepting the rematch and giving me the opportunity to win the belt back. We have made adjustments in camp, and I feel strong, I feel amazing honestly and I can’t wait to show the difference on Friday night.
Fighting in Mexico is fuel to me, I’ve been traveling all over the world in my career and fighting in different countries, and Friday will be no different.
This is a must-win for me. He’s a great opponent and in order for me to move forward I have to have that notch on my belt and beat the best opponents.
Betting Odds
24/23 Manuel Gallegos
21/20 Khalil Coe
16/1 Draw
