Luna´s successful first WBC title defence

WBC bantamweight champion Yuliahn ‘Cobrita’ Luna successfully defended her Green and Gold Belt in an outright war from start to finish, against hitherto undefeated Mayeli Flores, from Hidalgo, in a stellar slugfest presented by ESPN +.

A hailstorm from the opening bell, with a challenger surging forward attempting to pierce Luna Ávila’s guard, but she counter punched, dropping Flores to the canvas in the second round,

The ‘Cobrita’ flaunted how well she handles her long distance, but then they closed in and an accidental clash of heads that caused a cut on the champion`s right eyebrow, which was well staunched by her corner.

The combat was increasing its intensity and tempered ferocity, resulting in a first-rate show.

Maintaining the tenor of the fight, Mayeli incessantly sought victory, something that was recognized in the end by the thousands of fans who packed the Miguel Hidalgo Gymnasium in the capital of Puebla, although the judges’ cards decreed totals of 95-92, 95-91 and 99-89 in favor of the still world champion at 118 pounds.

The card was a production of Promociones del Pueblo, Cancún Boxing and Boxing Time and was broadcast on ESPN+.