Alberto Mercado: record, next fight and profile →
With an aggressive attack, Jayson 'La Maravilla' Velez (27-5-1, 19KO's) annihilated Orlando 'El Phenomenon' Cruz (25-7-2, 13KO's) in two rounds, conquering the NABA championship at 130 pounds and getting a higher ranking from the World Boxing Association (WBA).
Isla Verde, Carolina, PR - Showing his excellent physical condition, with less than four weeks before his first fight of the year, FECARBOX champion and WBC Latin super featherweight beltholder Alberto 'Transformer' Mercado (13-0-1, 3KO's) made a pre-weight of 141 pounds out of a required maximum of 149.5 pounds (15% over the 130 limit), for the scheduled fight on Saturday, March 4 at Coliseo Fernando 'Rube' Hernandez de Gurabo.