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When original opponent Djemilla
Gontaruk pulled out on short
notice, World Boxing Federation
(WBF) Womens World Super
Featherweight Champion Licia
Boudersa was faced with
difficult circumstances in
adjusting to substitute Marisol
Corona, in her first
title-defense on Thursday, March
28, in Lille, France.
But Boudersa did well against a
completely different style than
she had prepared for, and
against an opponent who had
every intention of causing an
upset, despite accepting the
fight so late, and arriving in
France from her native Mexico
less than 48 hours before the
contest.
Bourdersa boxed well and was
technically superior, but “La
Coronita” Corona showed
incredible heart and never
stopped coming forward.
Especially in the second round
did Corona have success landing
hard shots, and as the fight
drew to an end the visitor
continued to try, and connected
with some vicious body-punches.
The final round was toe-to-toe
action from start to finish,
both fighters giving their all,
but as the final bell rang there
was no doubt that the champion
had retained her title, having
been more consistent and landing
more and cleaner punches.
In a typical case of the cards
not reflecting the sheer quality
of the fight, judges Ilhan
Homovic, Jean-Marcel Nartz and
Smail Alitouche handed in scores
of 100-90, 98-92 and 100-91,
awarding Boudersa, now 14-2-2
(3), a deserved but hard-fought
unanimous decision. Corona drops
to 11-5-2 (4).
The fight was promoted by Asloum
Event, and broadcast live in
France by RMC Sport.
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