Female Fighters from Most Valuable Promotions Army Hit El Paso on Saturday
By David A. Avila
El Paso will be the site of the most contentious battlefield since Pancho Villa and his Dorados battled Mexican federales in 1919 across the Rio Grande River in Ciudad Juarez.
Most Valuable Promotions led by Puerto Rico’s Amanda Serrano (48-4-1, 31 Kos) fighting Germany’s Cheyenne Hanson (17-2, 13 Kos) will bring a vast array of many top female fighters on Saturday May 30, at El Paso County Coliseum. ESPN will televise and stream the Most Valuable Promotions card.
The Serrano-Hanson WBO and WBA featherweight title fight will be set for 10 three-minute rounds.
Serrano has established a reputation as one of the greatest female fighters in history and with the next knockout win will tie Christy Martin for the most knockouts by a female boxer.
Hanson is a knockout puncher too.
“I’m working on being a more complete fighter,” said Hanson on social media, who has a 73 % high knockout rate. “I’m ready for anything.”
Serrano has hinted that she may have one or two fights remaining before retiring as an active fighter. The legendary pugilist has helped the sport grow and is co-headlining the boxing card that also includes El Paso’s own Stephanie Han (12-0, 3 Kos) in a rematch with Holly Holm (34-3-3) for the WBA lightweight title. They too will be fighting at 10 three-minute rounds instead of two-minute rounds.
“I truly hope to make El Paso proud by winning on Saturday night,” Han said on social media. “This is history for El Paso I don’t think four world title fights have ever happened in El Paso on the same card before.”
In another world title match, Mexico’s Lourdes “Lulu” Juarez (39-4, 5 Kos) defends the WBC light fly title against Costa Rica’s Yokasta Valle (34-3, 10 Kos) in 10 two-minute rounds. Both are speedy fighters with Valle a volume puncher and Juarez an agile boxer who uses strategy to keep foes off-balance. It’s a very interesting match.
A middleweight world title fight features Australia’s Desley Robinson (11-3, 4 Kos) against Canada’s Mary Spencer (10-3, 6 Kos) for the IBF and WBO titles. Robinson was last seen winning by second round knockout over Logan Holler. Spencer lost to pound for pound fighter Mikaela Mayer in a super welterweight title fight. Now she has moved up in weight and perhaps the added pounds can prove beneficial. Expect a slugfest from these two fighters.
In another light flyweight battle Mexico’s former light flyweight world titlist Yesica Nery Plata (30-3) seeks another title opportunity but must first get past Southern California’s Brook Sibrian (9-2) in an eight-round affair. Both are not shy to trade blows.
Featherweight Reina Tellez (13-1-1) is coming off a loss to Serrano but proved she can compete with anyone. She faces Juliana Basualdo (14-7) in an eight-round fight.
Another featherweight prospect Elise Soto (10-0, 9 Kos) of Puerto Rico is racing up the contender list and meets Thalia Limon (4-1, 3 KOs) of Texas. Both prefer winning by knockout over decisions.
Light fly Jocelyn Camarillo (6-0, 1 KO) meets Yazmin Martinez (3-3-2) in a six-round bout and is coming off a scary knockout win against Isis Sio in San Bernardino this past March. Martinez scored a draw against the talented Perla Bazaldua last October.
Several other bouts are planned on the exciting MVP event.
Mizuki Hiruta
Japan’s Mizuki Hiruta is currently in negotiations with several promotion companies. The WBO super flyweight and Ring Magazine female fighter of the year defeated Australia’s talented Mai Soliman by decision after 10 hard-fought rounds in Giza, Egypt this past Saturday.
The perky Japanese fighter was a big hit with the DAZN commentators, analysts and the crowd at the Giza Pyramids. Her infectious personality and eagerness to speak English and Spanish impressed many observers.
Hiruta (11-0) had been previously signed by 360 Boxing Promotions, but that company no longer exists and has merged into Zuffa Boxing. The quick-fisted Hiruta has seven consecutive world title defenses and trains with Manny Robles in Los Angeles. Robles also manages the energetic fighter who loves tacos and Mexican food. Also assisting is George Ruiz who also works with multi-division world champion Mikaela Mayer.
“Mizuki is very impressive in many ways,” said Ruiz, adding that several promotion companies are interested.
Which promotion company will successfully sign her to a contract?
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Argentina
Carla Battista (9-0) defeated Maria Rodriguez (3-2) by decision after six rounds on Saturday May 23. The flyweight fight took place in Rafael Castillo.
Milagros Herrera (6-0) won by majority decision after six rounds versus Maria Ramirez (1-1-1) on Saturday May 23. The super bantam fight was held in Buenos Aires. Also, feather Lujan Martinez (4-1) knocked out Macarena Castillo (0-2) in three.
Marianela Ramirez (14-11-2) knocked out Micaela Dominguez (6-5) in four on Friday May 24. The super feather fight took place in Rio Cuarto.
On Saturday May 30, flyweights Carolina Ferrari (5-7-3) and Maira Loyola (0-6-1) meet six rounds at Buenos Aires.
On Saturday May 30, atomweights Carolina Diaz (1-0) and Brisa Aguirre (0-3) meet six rounds at San Miguel de Tucaman.
Austria
On Saturday May 30, light heavies Alexandra Petre (2-1) and Elene Sikmashvili (9-12-1) meet four rounds at Vienna. Also, super flies Melissa Sailer (2-1) and Dorina Sander (1-1) meet four.
Belgium
On Friday May 29, flyweights Selin Babacan (0-0) and Nevena Markovic (0-15-1) meet six rounds at West Vlaanderen.
On Saturday May 30, super welters Femke Herman (18-5) and Arlene Blencowe (5-6-1) meet 10 rounds for a regional title at Charleroi.
Canada
On Saturday May 30, bantamweights Meilyn Sanchez (3-0) and Wendy Villegas (2-8) meet six rounds at Surrey.
China
Hongram Li (2-0-1) and Chian Huei Chin (1-2-3) fought to a majority draw after four rounds on Sunday May 17. The flyweight fight took place in Shanghai.
Colombia
On Thursday May 28, feathers Laura Andrade (0-1) and Maria Martinez (2-0) meet six rounds at Ibague. Also, Bianca Bustamante (0-0) and Maria Sanchez (0-1) meet four.]
On Thursday May 28, super bantams Ana Lopez (2-0) and Milagros Sandoval (0-1) meet four rounds at Santa Marta.
Egypt
Mizuki Hiruta (11-0) won by unanimous decision after 10 rounds versus Mai Soliman (10-2) on Saturday May 23. The WBO super flyweight title fight took place in Giza,
France
Narymane Berche (7-2) won by unanimous decision after 10 rounds against Sacha Morice (4-2) on Saturday May 25. The EBU super bantam title fight took place in Auch.
Tania D’Almeida (5-0) knocked out Maria Milano (13-5-2) in the fifth round on Wednesday May 20. The minimumweight fight was held in Paris. Also, lightweight Mariam Sidibe (6-0-1) beat Jana Duchonova (1-2) in six.
On Friday May 29, feathers Lucie Pailiac (2-0) and Ingrid Broda (3-3) meet six rounds at Landes.
On Saturday May 30, welters Emilie Sonvico (8-0) and Mahjouba Oubtil (7-5-2) meet 10 rounds at Uzes.
On Saturday May 30, lightweights Lilia Cherifi (5-1) and Ashley Rabereau (0-1-1) meet eight rounds for the French title at Saint Etienne.
On Saturday May 30, super bantams Anna Micard (0-5-1) and Jelena Bokan (1-6) meet six rounds at Argentan.
Ghana
On Saturday May 30, featherweights Sarah Apew (1-0) and Lydia Nettey (0-7) meet six rounds at Aflao.
Ireland
On Saturday May 30, featherweights Kelsey Leonard (5-0) and Klaudia Ferenczi (20-129-11) meet eight rounds at Dublin. Also, lightweights Zara Breslin (0-0) and Joanna Fraszczak (1-7) meet six; Sarah Murphy (3-0) and Eva Cantos (9-27-1) meet four.
Italy
Valentina Biga (1-0) beat Lara Joly (0-5) after six rounds on Saturday May 25. The super bantam fight took place in Piermonte.
On Saturday May 30, super feathers Almudena Alvarez (7-4) and Martina Righi (7-3-1) meet 10 rounds for the EBU title at Avenzano.
Japan
Nodoka Furukawa (6-2-1) beat Kenbati Muholti (0-1) after six rounds on Saturday May 25. The featherweight fight took place in Fukuoka. Also, atomweight Hatsuki Kawano (2-0) beat ErI Sato (2-1-1) in four.
Kenya
On Saturday May 30, featherweights Lydia Nantale (0-2) and Rael Ashubwe (1-4) meet six rounds at Eldoret.
Panama
Anahomi Jimenez (6-1) defeated Isis Wilson (4-1) by split decision after eight rounds on Friday May 22. The flyweight fight took place in Panama City. Also, bantam Sayda Mosquera (11-7-2) beat Luisana Ascanio (6-4-2) in eight; and flyweight Miladie Santana (7-0) beat Bethy Franco (12-16-3) in eight.
Rwanda
On Thursday May 28, super lights Angele Nsengiyumya (0-0) and Nadia Najemba (0-0) meet six rounds at Kigali.
Spain
Clara Cortes (2-0) knocked out Andrea Hajnal (0-2) in the third round on Sunday May 24. The light flyweight fight took place in Madrid. Also, Cristina Navarro (9-4) beat Estefania Matute (11-30) in six.
Amy Andrew (9-0) defeated Eva Cantos (9-27-1) by decision after eight rounds on Saturday May 25. The super featherweight fight took place in Marbella. Also, super light Carolyn Redmond (9-2) beat Katherine Quintana (0-43-1) after six.
Natalia Ffrancesca (8-7) beat Karla Merida (8-4-1) by majority decision after 10 rounds on Saturday May 25. The Spanish bantamweight title fight took place in Badia del Valles. Also, super bantam Melania Sorrache (21-3-2) knocked out Sarai Umpierrez (4-5) in two.
On Saturday May 30, welters Christina Desmond (4-0) and Sherie Barnes (0-15) meet eight rounds at Calpe. Also, super feathers Debora Rengifo (19-18-1) and Sangeeta Birdi (7-7-1) meet eight.
Sweden
On Saturday May 30, super lights Altana Alvarez (0-0) and Eliana Medina (1-3-1) meet four rounds at Kista.
Thailand
On Friday May 29, super feathers Pam McClelland (7-4-1) and Nattarat Prempida (12-8-1) meet 10 rounds at Nonthaburi.
United Kingdom
On Saturday May 30, bantamweights Francesca Hennessy (8-0) and Aurora De Persio (8-1) meet 10 rounds at Wembley, England for a regional title.
On Saturday May 30, featherweights Chelsey Arnell (5-3-1) and Kira Carter (0-30-1) meet six rounds at Hull.
On Saturday May 30, welters Jordan Barker (9-4-1) and Bojana Libiszewska (7-76) meet six rounds at Hull. Also, super lights Charan Dhesi (2-0) and Angelika Oles (4-16) meet four.
USA
On Friday May 29, bantams Maya Hernandez (2-0) and Sarah Click (2-13-2) meet four rounds at Long Beach, Calif.
On Friday May 29, super feathers Shakilya Ellis (1-0) and Crystal Garcia-Nova (11-5) meet six rounds at Allentown, Pa.
On Saturday May 30, lightweights Carson Crawford (2-1) and Kelisa Davis (1-0) meet four rounds in Los Angeles.
On Saturday May 30, bantams Evelyn Romo (4-0) and Laddy Mejia (0-3-1) meet six rounds at Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
On Saturday May 30, featherweights Amanda Serrano (48-4-1) and Cheyenne Hanson (17-2) meet 10 rounds at El Paso, Texas. Also, lightweights Stephanie Han (12-0) and Holly Holm (34-3-3) meet 10 rounds for IBF title; light flyweights Lourdes Juarez (39-4) and Yokasta Valle (34-3) meet 10 for WBC title; middleweights Desley Robinson (11-3) and Mary Spencer (10-3) meet 10 for IBF and WBO titles; light flies Yesica Nery Plata (30-3) and Brook Sibrian (9-2) meet eight; feathers Elise Soto (10-0) and Thalia Limon (4-1) meet four. ESPN will televise and stream the MVP card.
