If you blink you’ll miss it. Jose Luis Navarro Jr. He resisted nothing against the Colombian Alexi Rivera and won the WBA Ibero-American super middleweight belt after eliminating his rival in the first round. The Cordoba boxer climbed … this Saturday in the ring of the Mad Fight Stadium in San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid), the same stadium where he was revalidated barely two months ago his title as EBU Silver European Champion. Without a doubt, the Madrid stadium has become a real talisman for the “Cazador Jr”, who adds a new title to his record during his award-winning career at the age of 25. The objective is now clear: absolute European title.
Initially, the fight for the title of the Cordovan boxer was agreed against the Dominican Ernis Cuevas. However, having been unable to obtain a visa to travel to Spain, his rival ended up being Alexi RiveraColombian boxer with a record of thirteen victories and five defeats. Concerning José Luís Navarro Jr, he arrived this evening with a record of fourteen victories and two defeats.
Cordovan drop hammer
Inside first of ten rounds establishedthe Cordovan boxer started the fight with intelligence, especially considering the difficulty of facing a left-handed boxer like Rivera. Just when it looked like the first round was going to be quiet, the “Hunter Jr” landed a hard right hook on the Colombian boxer.
This shot was the prelude to a dynamite finale. A few seconds from the end, his rival already received a statement after receiving a difficult combination from Cordoba. Even though it seemed that hostilities would continue before the campaign sounded, José Luis Navaro Jr connected three pithy hooks that They sent the Colombian to the canvas and Salvador Salvá, referee of the fight, had to end the fight.
Now, in the coming days, José Luis Navarro Jr can become a candidate to one of the most desired fights of his career: the fight for the absolute European title (EBU). Ricardo Sánchez Atochathe boxer’s coach, confirmed to the microphones of Onda Cero Córdoba that the Cordovan boxer has many options to be designated candidate for the continental tournament.
Initially, the British Hamzah Sheeraz was the candidate to face the champion Callum Wilsonbut his call to compete for the WBC world title against Christian Mbilli was a game changer. Faced with this situation, José Luis Navarro Jr appears as next on the list of candidates, although the fight has not yet been confirmed. This would force him to relinquish his EBU Silver European Champion title, a belt which was to be contested against Damián Biacho.
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