Mexicans Lulu Juarez and Yesica Nery Plata Battle for WBC Light Fly Title in Texas and More News

 

By David A. Avila

Two of Mexico’s best female fighters tangle in Texas of all places to decide the WBC light flyweight world champion this weekend.

Both are veterans.

Loudes “Little Lulu” Juarez (38-4, 5 Kos) the WBC light flyweight titlist meets Yesica Nery Plata (30-2, 3 Kos) the former WBC and WBA light flyweight titlist on Saturday Oct. 18, at San Padre Island in Texas. DAZN will stream the Most Valuable Promotions card.

Juarez, the younger sister of Mariana “Barbie” Juarez, has built her own career mostly fighting in Mexico. She held the super fly title from December 2020 to October 2022 that includes three defenses. She lost back-to-back riveting matches against Asley Gonzalez in that fighter’s hometown.

Now 38, Little Lulu decided to drop down two weight divisions and claimed the vacant WBC light fly title over former titlist Yesenia Gomez after Yesica Nery Plata vacated it for medical reasons. This past March she stopped Mirna Sanchez in her first defense of the title. And here she is facing the former champion who vacated both the WBA and WBC titles.

Nery Plata, 31, like Lulu, hails from the Mexico City region. She defeated Kim Clavel for the WBC light fly title and Yesica Bopp for the WBA version. She hasn’t lost a fight since November 2017 when Mexico’s dangerous Kenia Enriquez handed her a defeat.

Nery Plata allegedly was diagnosed pregnant so she vacated the titles. Then she was not pregnant and here she is looking to reclaim the WBC version. She is a hard-fighting pressure fighter who usually out-punches the opposition with a fierce style that surprises almost everyone.

Juarez has a different box and move method that takes advantage of most pressure fighters. She grew up watching her older sister and sparred her many times and found a method to neutralize it. Will it work against Nery Plata?

Three other female bouts are taking place on the MVP card.

Another world title fight features Australia’s Desley Robinson (10-3, 3 Kos) defending the IBF and WBO middleweight titles against American Logan Holler (11-3-1, 4 Kos) a tough middleweight from South Carolina.

Also attached are two other interesting battles.

Former bantam champ Shurretta Metcalf has a difficult match with Puerto Rico’s Krystal Rosario-Ortiz who was handpicked by Amanda Serrano as a future champion. Can Metcalf utilize her long reach and boxing know-how to attain victory against the talented Rosario-Ortiz. They have eight rounds to convince the judges.

Another female clash pits Mexico’s Yolanda Vega who lost to Holly Holm but just lacks experience. She will be facing Texan Miranda Reyes, 24, who suffered back-to-back losses against now world champions Stephanie Han and Caroline DuBois. This lightweight match could be an interesting scenario.

 

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Argentina

Jazmin Villarino (7-3-2) defeated Daniela Molina (3-13-3) after four rounds on Saturday Oct. 11. The light flyweight match was held in Ituzaingo.

On Friday Oct. 17, welters Josefina Paz (0-1) and Brenda Lorenzo (1-9) meet four rounds at Salta.

On Saturday Oct. 18, lightweights Maria Ines Ferreyra (11-1-1) and Joana Chavarria (7-6-1) meet 10 rounds at Villa Maria.

 

Australia

On Saturday Oct. 18, super bantams Leah Ruben (3-2-1) and Christine Gillespie (1-1-1) meet eight rounds at Bowen Hills.

 

China

Haini Mulataiali (6-0) knocked out Suphannika Tanchoem (5-2-1) in the fifth round on Tuesday Oct. 7. The super light fight took place in Baotou. Also, feather Carysney Garcia (5-1-1) beat Manli Lei (1-5-1) in eight.

 

Colombia

On Friday Oct. 17, lightweights Valentina Navarro (3-1) and Deiris Acevedo (1-0) meet four rounds at Cienaga.

 

Costa Rica

On Friday Oct. 17, atomweights Gipsy Diaz (7-0) and Milagro Zeledon (0-5) meet six rounds at Heredia.

 

Czech Republic

Lucie Pudilova (1-0) knocked out Natalie Pavlatova (0-6) in one round on Sunday Oct. 5. The welterweight fight took place in Prague.

 

Denmark

On Saturday Oct. 18, super bantams Sofie Rosshaug (3-0) and Kinga Staniszewska (1-1) meet six rounds at Copenhagen.

 

Dominican Republic

Karla Davila (7-0) beat Gina Joseph (7-3-2) by decision after six rounds on Sunday Oct. 5. The super bantam fight took place in Bonao. Also, minimumweight Miladie Santana-Rivera (3-0) knocked out Berlin Rodriguez (0-2) in one.

On Saturday Oct. 18, flyweights Marizol Jean (0-0) and Carol Alduey (0-3) meet four rounds at San Cristobal; Also, super feathers Rubi Mercedes (0-0) and Marjone Guzman (0-6) meet four.

 

France

Marine Beauchamp (8-2-1) defeated Andrea Gomiero (7-1) by decision after 10 rounds on Saturday Oct. 11. The EBU super welterweight title fight was held in Vernoux.

 

Germany

On Saturday Oct. 18, super feathers Marleen Muench (0-0) and Sheri Barnes (0-12) meet four rounds at Erkner.

 

Guatemala

Adelina Lopez (1-0) won by decision after four rounds versus Dorian Gonzalez (0-1) on Saturday Oct. 11. The minimumweight match took place in Mixco. Also, feather Anilely Escobar (4-1) knocked out Fernanda Hernandez (0-1) in one; and super feather Maria Ordonez (1-1) beat Odalis Recinos (0-2) in four; super fly Genesis Rodas (4-1) beat Maylin Ezcano (0-1) in four.

 

India

On Wednesday Oct. 15, light flyweights Anam Khan (1-0) and Himanshi Raghav (5-2) meet six rounds.

 

Ireland

Sarah Murphy (1-0) beat Kerry Orton (0-17) after four rounds by decision on Friday Oct. 10. The super lightweight match took place in Dublin. Also, feather Kelsey Leonard (2-0) beat Zsanett Milak (1-1) after four; and welter Christina Desmond (1-0) knocked out Joanna Fraszczak (1-1) in two.

On Saturday Oct. 18, flyweights Tiana Schroeder (4-0) and Judit Hachbold (5-22) meet six rounds at Letterkenny.

 

Italy

Silvia Bignami (7-0) defeated Antonina Cuti (2-17-1) by decision after six rounds on Sunday Oct. 12. The super bantam fight was held in Rome. Also, super fly Noemi Traniello (4-0) knocked out Sara Del Vecchio (0-4) in three.

On Saturday Oct. 18, super lightweights Sonia Fracassi (6-0) and Silvia Bortot (12-4-1) meet 10 rounds for EBU title at Cepagatti.

 

Mexico

Luz Barajas (1-0) defeated Kenia Sanchez (0-1) by majority decision after four rounds on Saturday Oct. 11. The feather fight was held in Merida.

 

New Zealand

Saskia Elliott (2-0) beat Natalie Mackey (0-2) by decision after four rounds on Saturday Oct. 11. The super feather fight was held in Taupo. Also, light heavy Bianca Koper (1-0) won by split decision after four rounds against Stacey Loye (0-2).

 

Pakistan

On Saturday Oct. 18, atomweights Abida Batool (3-1-1) and Sania Sania (0-1) meet six rounds at Islamabad.

 

Russia

Karina Tazobekova (6-0) won by decision after six rounds versus Lina Kasweka (9-3) on Monday Oct. 6. The super bantam fight took place in St. Petersburg.

 

Slovakia

Eva Hruskova (1-0) knocked out Lea Gelatikova (0-1) in the second round on Saturday Oct. 11. The super lightweight match took place in Poprad.

 

South Africa

Lethokuhle Sibisi (1-0) beat Pamela Matunga (1-9-2) in four on Saturday Oct. 11. The super bantam fight took place in Estcourt.

 

Spain

Minerva Gutierrez (7-5) won by unanimous decision after 10 rounds versus Maite Botella (2-3) on Saturday Oct. 11. The Spanish super fly title fight was held in Elche.

Maria Horche (2-0) defeated Diana Catargiu (0-1) by decision after four rounds on Saturday Oct. 11. The lightweight match took place in Illescas.

Oriance Lungu (5-0) defeated Katherine Quintana (0-37-1) by decision after four rounds on Friday Oct. 10. The super light match was held in Marbella.

 

Thailand

Chian Ya Lin (1-0) knocked out Patcharapa Saengchan (0-1) in two on Sunday Oct. 12. The bantam fight was held in Nakhon Pathom.

Pam McClelland (6-3-1) knocked out Pattarawan Thaosuwan (17-9-1) in the second round on Sunday Oct. 12. The regional super feather title fight was held in Pathum Thani. Also fly Natthanan Sagiamchit (9-4-1) beat Muthita Iamsaard (10-3) in eight; light fly Katsara Jatpukdee (11-11-1) knocked out Kiratra Hakrasang (1-4) in two. Sarsha McGurk (2-0) knocked out Chalisa Kuasanor (1-1) in two;

 

United Kingdom

On Friday Oct. 17, super flyweights Shannon Ryan (9-1) and Chloe Watson (8-1) meet 10 rounds for a regional title at London. Also, bantams Tiah Mai Ayton (2-0) and Laura Belen (8-6-1) meet six rounds.

On Saturday Oct. 18, flyweights Sylwia Doligala (6-2-2) and Klaudia Ferenczi (20-124-10) meet six rounds at Oldham.

 

Uruguay

On Sunday Oct. 19, super lightweights Sheila Liesegang (4-0) and Laura Espagnolo (1-1) meet 10 rounds for Uruguayan title at Montivedio. Also, super bantams Yenifer Nunez (1-0) and Yamila Palacios (0-0-1) meet four.

 

USA

Evely Romo (3-0) beat Shawna Ormsby (0-5-1) by decision after six rounds on Sunday Oct. 12. The super fly match was held in Hollywood, Florida.

Stevie Coleman (7-1) beat Bonnie Hunter (6-6) by decision after six rounds on Saturday Oct. 11. The super light fight was held in Mashantucket, Conn. Also, lightweight Amelia Moore (3-0) beat Victoria Mason (1-1) in six.

Nayeli Rodriguez (6-0-1) won by decision after five rounds against Eloisa Martinez (6-18-4) on Saturday Oct. 11. The super fly fight took place in El Paso, Texas. Also, Ivy Enriquez (5-0) knocked out Sarah Click (2-12-1) in two.

Shakilya Ellis (1-0) beat Maria Salinas (27-13-6) by decision after six rounds on Friday Oct. 10. The feather fight took place in Commerce, Calif. Also, super light Sasha Saldana (1-0) beat Archana Sharma (3-5) in four; and super bantam Chantal Sumrall (1-1-1) beat Hayley Jordan (0-1) in four.

Natasha Spence (10-8-2) defeated Mary McGee (28-5) by decision after eight rounds on Thursday Oct. 9. The super welterweight fight took place in Washington D.C.

On Friday Oct. 17. Middleweights Kaitlin LaVigne (5-4-1) and Melisinda Perez (8-7-1) meet eight rounds at Olathe, Kansas. Also, bantams Natalia Castaneda (3-0) and Faith Nichols (0-0) meet four.

On Saturday Oct. 18, bantams Maya Hernandez (0-0) and Sandra Magallon (1-0) meet four rounds at Long Beach, Calif.

On Saturday Oct. 18, light flyweights Lourdes Juarez (38-4) and Yesica Nery Plata (30-2) meet 10 rounds for the WBC world title at San Padre Island, Texas. Also, middleweights Desley Robinson (10-3) and Logan Holler (11-3-1) meet 10 rounds for IBF and WBO titles; bantams Shurretta Metcalf (14-5-1) and Krystal Rosario-Ortiz (7-0) meet eight; and lightweights Yolanda Vega (10-1) and Miranda Reyes (7-3-1) meet eight.

 

Venezuela

Genesis Campos (3-0) knocked out Yusbely Rojas (0-1) in the third round on Saturday Oct. 11. The super lightweight fight was held in Caracas.

Jhossibel Albornoz (2-0) knocked out Angie Colmenarez (0-15) in the first round on Wednesday Oct. 8. The flyweight fight took place in La Guaira.

On Friday Oct. 17, flyweights Darly Perozo (4-0) and Deysi Hernandez (2-12) meet eight rounds at Guigue.

 

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