Mercado Dominates Zarika, Captures WBC 122-Pound Title By Felipe Leon After beating Catherine Phiri for the second time in her career earlier this year in the third defense of the WBC super bantamweight title, Kenya’s Fatuma Zarika (32-13-2, 17KO) stated she would be holding off her retirement for at least three fights. That […]
Fatuma Zarika vs Yamileth Mercado II in Mexico By Felipe Leon Fatuma Zarika, 34, the current WBC super-bantamweight titlist, must be wondering if she will ever get away from Catherine Phiri or Yamileth Mercado. After defeating Phiri of Zambia in her first defense of the green and gold strap back in late […]
“Barbie” Juarez Beats Duer, One Step Closer to Dream By Felipe Leon In boxing like in life to achieve your dreams you must work hard and win. 39-year-old Mariana “Barbie” Juarez (54-9-4, 18KO) did just that this past Saturday night in Fresnillo, Mexico, and live on mega-channel Televisa via unanimous decision over former […]
Diana “La Bonita” Fernandez vs Debani Balderas in Juarez, Mexico By Felipe Leon A loss doesn’t mean an end to a career. A close disputed loss to a legend can even be better. That might be the case for 24-year-old Diana “La Bonita” Fernandez (20-3, 4KO) who in her last fight last […]