In a big night of boxing at the
Stade de l’Est in Saint Denis on
the beautiful Indian Ocean
island of Reunion (a French
overseas department), reigning
WBF womens world
lightwelterweight champion
Myriam Lamare (18-3, 10 KO’s)
will make the second defense of
her world title against the
experienced former world
champion Lely Luz Florez (16-5,
7 KO’s) from Columbia on
September 9.
Local favorite Lamare captured
the WBF belt in 2009 with a
dominating decision win over Ann
Saccurato (the WBF 2009 Female
Fight Of The Year!). She made
her first title defence a
successful one when she
thoroughly dominated and stopped
highly ranked Lucia Morelli from
Italy last November in the sixth
round of their bout. Morelli has
since won the WIBF lightweight
world title and is still
considered to be one of the best
in the game.
From 2004 to 2006, the 36-years
old Lamara was the WBA
lightwelterweight championess,
defending that title five times.
She held the WIBF strap briefly
as well. Currently residing in
Marseille, France, she is known
for her hard and accurate
punching. Before turning
professional in 2003, she won
European and world titles on the
amateur level. The September 9
show will not only feature
Lamare in the main event, she
and her company LM Sport Event
will also promote the event.
Despite her success and her
already proven class, Myriam
Lamara should not make the
mistake to overlook the always
tough Lely Luz Florez, 27. The
Columbian packs quite a punch
herself and won the WBC interim
belt at lightwelterweight in
2009 with a stunning first round
knockout over then-unbeaten
Chris Namus. She went on to
challenge full WBC champ Monica
Silvina Acosta last year but
fell short. Florez lost a razor
thin split decision in the
champion’s home country of
Argentina. She is best known,
however, for her courageous
effort against former
featherweight queen Ina Menzer
in 2006. While losing a clear
cut decision, Florez fought her
heart out and proved to be
worthy contender.
Going into their September 9
fight, there is no doubt that
Myriam Lamare is the favorite.
She is the champion, has more
big-fight experience and will
have the support of the locals.
She is regarded as the better
boxer and harder puncher.
However, this might be the last
opportunity for Florez to make a
big statement in the boxing
world and become world champion
once again. She will surely be
motivated and is always
dangerous because of her power. |
