The event organized by Most Value Promotions took place in Miami and while waiting for the key fight between heavyweights Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul the program was very intense.
In bantamweight the Australian Cherneka Johnson she retained her four world titles with a wide 10-round unanimous decision over Canadian challenger Amanda Galle. The scores were 99-91, 98-92, 97-93. It was a bloodbath with Galle bleeding from a nasty cut over his left eye for much of the fight. Galle landed cleaner and more powerful punches, but the volume of “Sugar Neekz” Johnson’s punches garnered favor from the judges. Compubox reported that Johnson hit 135 of 513 shots thrown. Galle scored 124 out of 516.
Alycia Baumgardner retained her IBF and WBO super featherweight titles with a 12-round unanimous decision against a defiant Leila Beaudoin. The final scores were 117-110, 117-110 and 118-109. Baumgardner knocked Beaudoin out in the seventh round. There weren’t many fireworks between these two boxers to create excitement among the fans.
Dubois and Valle Secure WBC Title Defenses
On december 19, 2024, Caroline Dubois retained her WBC women’s lightweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Camilla Panatta, while From Yoka to Valle defended her WBC strawweight title against Yadira Bustillos.
Caroline Dubois vs. Camilla Panatta
Caroline Dubois defeated Camilla Panatta via unanimous decision after 10 rounds, with scores of 99-90 across the board. https://www.boxingscene.com/dubois-outpoints-panatta-to-retain-wbc-lightweight-title–203411 While dubois secured the win, the fight was competitive, with Panatta consistently pressing the attack and landing impactful punches. Dubois dropped Panatta with a right hook in the sixth round, capitalizing on Panatta throwing an uppercut. The difference in the fight was attributed to Dubois’ superior hand speed as a southpaw. Despite Dubois’ dominance,Panatta demonstrated resilience and left the ring with a strong performance.
From Yoka to valle vs. Yadira bustillos
From Yoka to Valle of Costa Rica successfully defended her WBC strawweight title against Yadira Bustillos of Las Vegas,Nevada. The judges’ scores were 98-92, 95-95, and 97-93. https://www.boxingscene.com/valle-bustillos-draw-wbc-strawweight-title–203411 Valle employed an aggressive strategy, consistently taking the initiative and utilizing a variety of striking techniques. Bustillos had moments of success in the middle rounds, but the judges did not fully reward her efforts.
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