“La Chucky” Alaniz Beats Marlen Esparza and Other News

 

By David A. Avila

Three flyweight titles switched hands as Gabriela “La Chucky” Alaniz pulled out a victory against Marlen Esparza in their rematch.

It was another razor close split decision victory, this time by the Argentine fighter and this time in California, not Texas.

After winning several fights in her native state of Texas, this time the change in locale favored Alaniz who forced a rematch by filing a complaint on the Texas judges, one in particular who scored nine of 10 rounds for Esparza when they first met in the ring July 2023.

Alaniz picks up the WBA and WBC flyweight titles and regains the WBO title. The only other title is held by IBF titlist Gabriela Fundora.

An American trio of judges scored this rematch with one judge Steve Morrow favoring Esparza 98-92 and the two Californian judges favoring Alaniz. It was a battle that saw busy pressing style of Alaniz against the slick defensive and counter-punching work of Esparza.

Because of Esparza’s lack of power, Alaniz was able to walk through the shots coming and fire four and five-punch combinations of her own. Though few of those blows landed cleanly, the Alaniz was the busier more active player in the championship clash.

It was Esparza’s first loss since suffering defeat against undisputed minimumweight champion Seniesa Estrada.

Will there be a third match between Alaniz and Esparza, or a battle for undisputed flyweight championship with Fundora?

“There are no plans as of now,” said Eric Gomez, vice president of Golden Boy Promotions who represent both Esparza and Fundora.

 

Jessica Camara Wins

Canada’s Jessica Camara ventured to South Korea to face Hyun Mi Choi for the WBA gold lightweight title and won.

Camara (13-4) defeated Hyun Mi Choi (21-1-1) by split decision after 10 rounds on Saturday April 27. The WBA lightweight world title fight was held in Suwon.

It was the Montreal fighter’s second attempt at a world title. Her first attempt took place three years ago and she lost her championship bid against Kali Reis who held the IBO, WBA, WBO super lightweight titles. Since that time Reis has shifted into the movie industry where she has emerged as a real force in that industry too.

Camara’s style seemed well suited for Choi who has a similar approach. Both implement pressure style fighting and seldom retreat. Dropping back down to 135 pounds suits the Canadian fighter who also has a win over Heather Hardy.

She is managed by Brian Cohen.

 

Clara Lescurat Big Win in Australia

WBA super flyweight titlist Clara Lescurat traveled to Australia last week and defeated solid fighter Linn Sandstrom.

Lescurat (11-0) defeated Linn Sandstrom (8-3-2) by unanimous decision after 10 rounds on Wednesday April 24. The WBA super flyweight world title match was held in Sydney.

“It was a fight in which I was very defensive, but pressing at all times,” said Lescurat who lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

“I won by canceling her front and right hand,” Lescurat said, who out-punched Sandstrom in almost every round.

Lescurat, 35, started late in pro boxing in 2021, but does have amateur experience that began 10 years ago.

 

Brazil’s Beatriz Ferreira Wins Title

A battle between Brazil’s Beatriz Ferreira and Argentina’s Yanina Lescano took place in Liverpool, England of all places.

Ferreira (5-0) defeated Yanina Lescano (14-4) by technical decision after six rounds on Saturday April 27. The vacant IBF lightweight title now belongs to Ferreira who bludgeoned Lescano until the fight was stopped due to a cut over the left brow of Lecano caused by an accidental clash of heads.

The Brazilian fighter now wants to fight in the Olympics.

Why?

Let the Olympics be the domain of the amateur boxers who sweat and toil for no money. Any pros taking those slots are selfish. It’s the main opportunity for amateurs to gain fame and some pros are taking away those opportunities..

 

“Bang Bang” Lulu Hawton Returns

Former interim atomweight champion Louisa Hawton returned to the ring after five years and defeated Thailand’s Arisara Wisetwongsa by knockout in the first round this past weekend in Bangkok.

Hawton (11-2, 6 Kos) said she hungers for a match against undisputed minimumweight champion Seniesa Estrada or Yokasta Valle.

“They know me,” said Hawton. “Id’ like that big fight.”

 

 

More Fight News

Argentina

Carla Ayelen (14-2) defeated Micaela Lujan (14-2-1) by unanimous decision after 10 rounds on Saturday April 27. The Argentina super flyweight title fight was held in Villa Carlos Paz. Also, bantamweight Eugenia Poma (5-0) beat Naila Peloso (0-6-1) in four.

On Saturday May 4, light flyweights Evelin Bermudez (19-1-1) and Jessica Basulto (12-1) meet 10 rounds for the WBO and IBF world titles at Buenos Aires. Also, atomweights Jennifer Meza (8-3) and Roxana Colmenarez (10-3-1) meet 10 rounds for a regional title; plus bantamweights Milagros Herrera (0-0) and Victoria Romero (0-0) meet four rounds.

 

Australia

Omarah Taylor (2-0) knocked out Marija Zivkovic (1-20-1) in the fifth round on Friday April 26. The super welterweight match took place in Walsall.

Clara Lescurat (11-0) defeated Linn Sandstrom (8-3-2) by unanimous decision after 10 rounds on Wednesday April 24. The WBA super flyweight world title match was held in Sydney. Also, super flyweight Jasmine Parr (5-0) knocked out Sarah Watt (4-6-2) in five; and super bantamweight Shanell Dargan (4-1-2) beat Christine Gillespie (0-1-1) in six.

 

Bangladesh

On Saturday May 4, super bantamweights Brishti Khatun (2-1-1) and Jui Lima (3-0) meet eight rounds at Dhaka.

 

Canada

Sara Haghighat Joo (4-0) won by decision after 10 rounds versus Maria Bautista (23-12-2) on Saturday April 27. The WBA light flyweight title fight was held in Toronto.

Jennifer Williams (4-1) defeated Bonnie Hunter (5-3) by decision after eight rounds on Thursday April 25. The super lightweight bout took place in Toronto.

Tania Walters (6-3) defeated Linday Garbatt (9-11-2) by majority decision after eight rounds on Sunday April 21. The bantamweight fight was held in Toronto.

On Saturday May 4, flyweights Alexas Kubicki (9-1) and Fara El Bousairi (8-4) meet 10 rounds at Edmonton. Also, welterweights Kandi Wyatt (11-6) and Angelika Oles (2-11) meet six rounds.

 

Colombia

Sara Monsalve (1-0) won by decision over Sharon Guarin 0-1) on Saturday April 27. The bantamweight fight took place in Bogota.

Kailia Attry (9-1) won by knockout over Carolina Mejia (1-10) in the second round on Saturday April 27. The lightweight fight was held in Carmen De Apicala.

Sasthy Ramirez (4-3) knocked out Jeimi Claros (0-5) in the third round on Thursday April 25. The bantamweight fight was held in Carmen de Apicala.

 

France

Featherweights Emma Gongora (7-3-1) and Martina Righi (5-2-1) fought to a split draw after eight rounds on Saturday April 27. The match was held in Marseille.

Selma Reinier (5-0) defeated Souad Masmoudi (4-2-1) by decision after eight rounds on Saturday April 27. The French light flyweight title fight was held in Cazouls les Beziers.

Marie Connan (7-3) defeated Ayelen Granadino (10-2-4) by decision on Saturday April 27. The IBO flyweight title fight was held Vendome/

 

Germany

Elisa Frey (2-0) won by technical knockout in the third rounds against Cecile Forstner (4-2) on Tuesday April 23. The super featherweight match was held in Landau.

On Saturday May 4, minimumweights Tamara Demarco (11-6) and Sarah Bormann (17-1) meet 10 rounds for the IBO world title at Ludwigshafen.

 

Ghana

On Wednesday May 1, bantamweights Leticia Ankrah (4-0) and Geraldine Larley (0-1) meet six rounds at Akatsi.

 

Italy

Katie Smith (3-0) won by decision after six rounds versus Immacolata Mancusi (0-7-1) on Saturday April 27. The super lightweight fight took place in Rome.

Giacoma Cordio (4-0-1) defeated Aurora De Persio (3-1) by unanimous decision after 10 rounds on Friday April 26. The Italian flyweight title fight was held in Marsala, Sicily.

 

Japan

Hinata Takakura (1-0) knocked out Suphattra Aunruean (7-3) in the first round on Sunday April 28. The flyweight fight was held in Sakai. Also, welterweight Kaho Munetoshi (3-1) beat Sara Ishiguro (2-1-1).

 

Luxembourg

Welterweights Mary Adelaid (0-0-1) and Fani Vilicic (0-0-1) fought to a split draw after four rounds on Saturday April 27. The match took place in Differdange.

 

Mexico

Yamileth Mercado (23-3) defeated Lina Lecca (16-8-2)  by decision after 10 rounds on Saturday April 27. The WBC super bantamweight world title fight was held in Tijuana.

 

New Zealand

Mea Motu (19-0) knocked out Noppaket Srisawas (8-2) in the second round on Friday April 26. The super featherweight fight took place in Auckland. Also, light flyweight Emma Nesbitt (3-1) knocked out Rungnapha Kaewkrachang (18-21-1) in in the third round.

 

Panama

Laura Wollenmann (10-1) won by split decision after 10 rounds versus Angela Nolasco (11-7-1) on Saturday April 27. The flyweight match took place in Bella Vista. Also, super bantamweight Zuliana Mendoza (5-2-1) beat Yacksury Gordon (3-8-2) in four.

 

Philippines

On Tuesday April 30, light flyweights Althea Shine Pores ((4-0) and Renz Dacquel (3-1) meet eight rounds at Tagbilaran City.

On Wednesday May 1, super flyweights Casey Croft (12-4-3) and Peeyalux Sanpokang (6-2) meet six rounds Mandaue City.

 

South Korea

Jessica Camara (13-4) defeated Hyun Mi Choi (21-1-1) by split decision after 10 rounds on Saturday April 27. The WBA lightweight world title fight was held in Suwon.

On Sunday May 5, light flyweights Hye Soo Park (6-10-3) and Ngoc Linh Chi Ngo (2-0) meet six rounds at Goheung.

 

Thailand

Wipada Srihong (1-0) knocked out Nichakan Komkom (0-4) in the first round on Saturday April 27. The light flyweight fight was held in Bangkok.

Napaporn Ruengsuwan (10-4) knocked out Sumanthar Baenkham (7-8) in the fifth round on Saturday April 27. The featherweight fight was held in Pattaya. Also, flyweight Phannaluk Kongsang (15-13-1) knocked out Wilasinee Jaksarn (2-2) in three; and atomweight Siritorn Ponpai (4-2-1) beat Sutthinee Bamrungpao (4-14-1) in six.

Angelina Lukas (9-1) knocked out Manta Singh (5-2) in the fifth round on Thursday April 25. The super flyweight title fight was held in Bangkok. Also, light flyweight Hin Ting Chan (6-0) beat Wisuta Sririttidet (6-3) in 10; flyweight Lulu Hawton (11-2) knocked out Arisara Wisetwongsa (6-8) in one; Chutiman Khonghai (4-5) knocked out Monthawee Srisongkhram (2-7) in three; atomweight Watcharaporn Namphon (10-1) beat Sukanya Wangarsa (1-5) in six; featherweight Sumalee Tongpootorn (13-21-1) knocked out Supawadee Kabounram (0-7) in two rounds.

On Friday May 3, minimumweights Umi Ishikawa (11-3) and Sothita Sittichai (10-3) meet 10 rounds for a regional title.

On Saturday May 4, minimumweights Roma Yousaf (6-1-1) and Phakamat Suepsoda (1-2) meet six rounds at Bang Pakong.

 

United Kingdom

Beatriz Ferreira (5-0) defeated Yanina Lescano (14-4) by technical decision after six rounds on Saturday April 27. The vacant IBF lightweight title fight was held in Liverpool. Also, flyweight Maisey Rose Courtney (6-0) beat Giuseppina Di Stefano (7-3-1) by decision after eight.

Amy Andrew (7-0) beat Linzi Buczyskyj (5-4) by decision after 10 rounds on Saturday April 27. The regional featherweight title fight was held in Brentwood. Also, super featherweight Harli Whitwell (5-0) beat Karina Szmalenberg (14-61-4) in eight; and super featherweight Louise Orton (3-0) beat Amy Greatorex (1-7) in six.

Charlotte Powell (3-1-1) won by decision after six rounds versus Kira Carter (0-6-1) on Saturday April 27. The super bantamweight fight was held in Manchester.

Jade Burden (1-0) beat Sherriee Barnes (0-6) in four on Saturday April 27. The lightweight bout took place in Liverpool.

Naomi Mannes (7-2-1) defeated Hannah Rankin (13-8) by split decision after eight rounds on Friday April 26. The super welterweight match took place in Huyton. Also, Olivia Hussey (2-0) beat Bojana Libiszewska (7-63) in six.

On Saturday May 4, super lightweights Hannah Robinson (0-0) and Johana Rochl (1-1) meet six rounds at Houghton le Spring; also featherweights Jamillette Janitza (2-13-2) and Sherriee Barnes (0-6) meet six rounds.

 

USA

Gabriela Alaniz (15-1) defeated Marlen Esparza (14-2) by split decision after 10 rounds on Saturday April 27. The WBA, WBC, WBO flyweight title fight took place in Fresno, California. It was a rematch.

Natalie Dove (2-0) won by unanimous decision after four rounds against Alyssia Lopez (0-1) on Friday April 26. The flyweight fight was held in Orlando, Florida.

On Friday May 3, super lightweights Briana Carrera (0-0) and Jessie Clark (0-1) meet four rounds at Arlington, Texas.

On Friday May 3, featherweights Brittany Ordonez (4-5-3) and Karla Valenzuela (3-31-3) meet four rounds at San Antonio, Texas.

On Saturday May 4, super featherweights Margaret Whitmore (1-0) and Lauren Michaels (2-1) meet six rounds at Cleveland, Ohio.