Malena Muneka Munoz is the new World Boxing Federation Women’s International Lightweight Champion after defeating fellow Mexican Yolanda Segura on Friday May 17 in Queretaro, Mexico.
The fight was originally scheduled for May 18, but was moved to one day earlier.
Munoz started the bout best and seemed to have a relatively easy time outmanoeuvring her opponent, but after a few rounds Segura came back strong and landed some heavy blows. However, in the final few rounds it was Munoz clearly on top again as she boxed well and scored with combinations.
In the end, after ten entertaining rounds, judges Alberto Renaud, Gabriela del Rosario and Alberto Avila scored the fight 78-74, 77-75 and 80-72 in favour of hometown girl Malena Muneka Munoz.
With the victory, Munoz improved her professional record to 21-2 (10), while Segura falls to 14-5 (10). The new champion could now be in the mix to face WBF World Champion Lucia Morelli from Italy.
The show, which was fought in front of a packed and partisan crowd, was promoted by Badillo Promotions and featured an undercard of martial arts bouts.
