Ana Maria Torres Headlines in Mexico on June 13

By James Blears

World Boxing Council Female Junior Bantamweight Champion Ana Maria Torres will become the first woman to top a Mexican boxing bill, when she defends her title against rugged Thai challenger Ussanakorn Kokietgym on June 13th.

The June 13th showdown will be at the Centro Banamex in Mexico City and a strong undercard will include a fight between WBC Interim Straw Weight Champion Juan Palacios against fifteenth ranked Erik Ramirez of Mexico.

Promoter Ignacio “Nacho” Huizar praised Ana Maria (17 wins 1 draw two losses with eleven KO’s) saying: “Ana Maria deserves her top billing. She’s earned it, because she’s a two times world champion, plus a great boxer and a proven fighter. The whole world is going to see what a quality Mexican world champion she is!”

Teak tough opponent Ussanakorn Kokietgym from Thailand is has had more than eighty amateur fights and is undefeated in seven bouts as a pro boxer. Nacho says she’s a worthy opponent and it’s going to be a tremendous all action fight between two determined ladies.