Photos: Ennis vs. Van Heerden, Russell vs. Payano – Weigh-In

Former bantamweight world champion Emmanuel Rodriguez and unbeaten rising contender Reymart Gaballo made weight their showdown for the vacant interim WBC Bantamweight World Championship Friday before they meet in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION this Saturday, December 19 in a Premier Boxing Champions event. (photos by Amanda Westcott)

Also stepping on the scale for their respective matchups taking place on the telecast beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT were welterweight Jaron “Boots” Ennis and veteran contender Chris van Heerden, who meet in the 12-round co-main event, plus unbeaten bantamweight Antonio Russell and former world champion Juan Carlos Payano, who kick off the telecast in a 10-round duel.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and takes place from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., Rodríguez vs. Gaballo is promoted in association with Warriors Boxing and Fresh Productions. Ennis vs. Van Heerden is promoted in association with D&D Boxing.