The first fight against Manuel Gallegos was expected to go well for Khalil Coe – but it absolutely did not.

Coe was the undefeated light heavyweight prospect while Gallegos was the twice-beaten opponent who had fought most of his career at super middleweight and below. Gallegos was also coming off 16 months of inactivity following a TKO loss to Diego Pacheco. 

Coe was signed with the show’s promoter, Matchroom Boxing. And he was performing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about an hour from his home in New Jersey, on the undercard of the Jaron “Boots” Ennis-Karen Chukhadzhian rematch.

But then Gallegos dropped Coe four times and stopped him in the ninth round.

Now they will have their rematch in the main event in Guadalajara, Mexico. Another loss for the 28-year-old Coe, 9-1-1 (7 KOs), could consign him to the scrap heap. Then again, the 27-year-old Gallegos, 21-2-1 (18 KOs), certainly earned his way back following the Pacheco defeat in 2023 and a decision loss to the 10-1-1 Oziel Santoyo in 2020.

The winner will have another opportunity awaiting him. If Coe avenges his loss, it may be wise to slow down his development before throwing him into even deeper waters. If Gallegos makes it two in a row, then he should receive another opportunity to try to upset another A-side.

When is Manuel Gallegos vs. Khalil Coe II?

Manuel Gallegos vs. Khalil Coe II is on Friday, May 30. The broadcast will begin at 9 p.m. Eastern Time (2 a.m. BST).

What channel is Manuel Gallegos vs. Khalil Coe II on?

Manuel Gallegos vs. Khalil Coe II will stream on DAZN.

Where is Manuel Gallegos vs. Khalil Coe II?

The fight is taking place in Guadalajara, Mexico. 

What other fights are on the undercard of Manuel Gallegos vs. Khalil Coe II?

The undercard includes a stay-busy fight for former unified junior featherweight titleholder Murodjon Akhmadaliev, 13-1 (10 KOs), ahead of his September challenge of undisputed champion Naoya Inoue. Akhmadaliev will face Luis Castillo, 31-6 (20 KOs), who hasn’t fought since December 2023.

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