This past Saturday night, Mauricio Herrera (22-5, 7KOs) conquered the NABF super lightweight title after defeating Hank Lundy by majority decision, after the fight was stopped in round five due to an injury suffered by Herrera on his eyelid.
Herrera was badly cut since round one and Lundy was dedicated to punishing that area. The cut became really big and the fight had to be stopped, so it went to the scorecards. One judge saw it 48-48, and the other two ones decided: 48-47 and 48-47, in favor of “Maestro” Herrera.
Mauricio, who was disappointed that the fight ended this way, is not thinking about a rematch. He stresses that he wants to fight formidable Argentinian Lucas Matthysse (37-4, 34KOs) - who faces Viktor Postol in September for the vacant WBC championship.
“I want to face the winner of Postol vs. Matthysse. But I am sure that Lucas will be the winner, due to his experience and aggressiveness. A fight against Matthysse would be most entertaining!"