With the publication of the February rankings by the World Boxing Affiliation (WBA), the most effective of the month awards had been additionally given and Mauricio Lara was named Boxer of the Month by the pioneer group.
The Mexican turned the brand new world featherweight champion after defeating Leigh Wooden by technical knockout on February 18 in Nottingham, England.
Lara made a spectacular combat and withstood the whole lot Wooden provided, who was in command of the actions till a left hook of the Mexican hit his chin and despatched him to the canvas in a formidable manner. Though Wooden acquired up, his nook determined to cease the combat and thus Lara gained in an unforgettable night time.
The “Bronco” confirmed many issues within the ring that night time. Past the ability of his fists, which everybody knew, he exhibited persistence, insistence and placement of punches to complete the combat in a devastating manner.
The brand new 126-pound champion is the clear deserving boxer of the month and the WBA congratulates him for such a superb efficiency in opposition to such a tricky opponent as Wooden has all the time confirmed to be.
