The boxer from Montevideo, Uruguay, Maira “La panterita” Moneo shall be going through the sophisticated Venezuelan, Alys “La china” Sanchez in a battle for the interim World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) light-weight belt, which shall be held on the Luna Park Stadium within the metropolis of Buenos Aires, Argentina, subsequent Saturday.
The interim title was accepted by the ladies’s championships committee as a result of Katie Taylor may have a rematch with Chantelle Cameron at tremendous light-weight. Given the significance of this bout for boxing, the WBA determined to approve the interim and keep Taylor’s championship standing.
Maira Moneo (12-1 / 2 KO), 30 years previous, will battle her first battle this yr. Her final battle was final December, when she defeated Erica Anabella Farias (27-7), from Argentina, by unanimous choice.
The Uruguayan has a knockout energy beneath 20%, however after her solely defeat three years in the past in opposition to Yanina Lescano, she accumulates a constructive streak of six consecutive victories, one in every of which has ended by knockout.
Likewise, the present Fedelatin champion has made recognized via her official Instagram account, that she has held the preparation camp in her homeland, Uruguay.
Sanchez (17-8-1 / 6 KO), 36 years previous, has a knockout energy of over 20% and has a successful streak of two wins in her 5 current fights.
