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Alan David “Rey” Picasso exploited his forcefulness, with one of those one-punch knockouts, when he faced Jesús Adrian “Topitos” Gomez. Picasso closed the show in the second round, in the main event of a card that was staged by Zanfer and 2M Promotions at the Jardines del Pedregal event room, in Hermosillo.
Yamileth Mercado retained the WBC super bantamweight world championship for the first time, by defeating a brave and willful Alejandra Guzman, by a clear and well-worked victory by unanimous decision, in the main event of a card presented by Zanfer and 2M Promotions in Hermosillo.
Jalisco's Rafael "Divino" Espinoza imposed his boxing skills at a distance, using his offensive and defensive resources, to win a broad unanimous decision over a very brave and willful Carlos "Chinito" Orenelas, in the main event of the function that Zanfer presented behind closed doors, in the bubble of the Grand Hotel Tijuana.
Jalisco's Carlos "Chuko" Diaz executed his fight plan to the book, masterfully, from the first round, and paying attention to his corner paid off. “Chuko” Diaz (29-1, 14 KO’s) fought with great intensity and rhythm over the long distance, connecting precise and forceful combinations, and finished off with power shots from both hands.
Carlos “Chema” Ocampo did not waste time, nor did he think twice. As soon as the fight started, he went on the attack, connected, hurt his rival, Abraham “Pitbull” Juarez, and ended him. Ocampo (29-1, 19 KO's) finished the fight in one minute and 19 seconds, with Juárez (20-7, 8 KO's) getting taken out. Ocampo is in the world rankings, making a possible title opportunity inch closer and closer.
WBC super featherweight champion Miguel Berchelt (37-1, 33 KOs) is expecting all-out fireworks when he collides in the ring with undefeated Oscar Valdez. The two boxers will face each other on February 13. They were initially due to meet in December, with the event being postponed after Berchelt tested positive for COVID-19.
With a stellar fight that is expected to involve a lot of action and constant emotions, between Carlos Ocampo and Abraham Juarez, Zanfer Promotions will start their 2021 season on Saturday, January 16, at the Grand Hotel Tijuana, in an evening that will be broadcast by Azteca 7.
The WBA's super flyweight world champion, Nicaragua's Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez, will return to the ring this Friday, at the TV Azteca studios in Mexico, starring in one of the three world title fights that will be presented by Zanfer Promotions and Matchroom Boxing, with live broadcast at the international level on the DAZN platform.
Jose “Chon” Zepeda officially received the belt that accredits him as WBC silver junior welterweight world champion, at a press conference held at the Zanfer executive offices. From the hands of WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán, and serving as honorary witnesses - the president of Zanfer, Fernando Beltrán, and the recently appointed president of Fecombox, Juan Carlos Pelayo - Zepeda said he felt privileged and proud to receive the belt, which he warned that he hopes to turn gold in the near future.
Ukrainian puncher Serhii Bohachuk worked hard, used all his arsenal and had to impose his strength and heart, to break down and stop a brave and fierce Alejandro Davila in six rounds, in what was the main event fight of the card presented by Max Boxing and 360 Promotions in Mérida in Mexico.