Marco Verde, the Mexican Olympic boxing medalist from the Paris 2024 Games, is set to make his professional debut in Mexico on July 12, 2025. After beginning his professional career successfully in Saudi Arabia, Verde will face Cristian Montero at the Polideportivo Juan S. Millán in Culiacán, Sinaloa. The fight will be broadcast live on Azteca 7 and available through the Azteca Deportes app at 11:00 PM local time. This event marks Verde's second professional fight but his first on Mexican soil, where he is expected to compete in front of his home crowd. Verde has expressed readiness and enthusiasm for the bout, aiming to deliver a competitive performance. Cristian Montero has also promised an exciting fight. The event is part of the La Casa del Boxeo series, and the venue and broadcast arrangements have been confirmed. The boxing community has shown strong interest, with notable figures such as Julio César Chávez visiting Verde ahead of the fight.