In an impressive display of strength and physical dominance, American star Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora successfully defended her undisputed flyweight world championship, defeating Colombian Viviana Ruiz Corredor by sixth-round technical knockout. The fight, which took place on Saturday, March 14 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, further established the 23-year-old southpaw as a decisive force at 112 pounds.

From the opening bell, Fundora took full advantage of her extraordinary height and reach to set the pace. With acute, piston-like jabs and crisp left-hand combinations, the champion kept Ruiz Corredor at bay, repeatedly thwarting Bogotá’s attempts to close the gap and work from the inside. While Ruiz Corredor showed admirable courage and landed some solid shots in the early exchanges, the champion’s constant, lethal attack began to take a noticeable toll.

The turning point came in the fourth round when Fundora dropped the challenger with a powerful right hook followed by a precise uppercut. Although the Colombian bravely got up and continued playing, the difference in strength and accuracy proved insurmountable. In the sixth stanza, after a sustained flurry that left Ruiz Corredor defenseless against the ropes, the referee stepped in and stopped the fight at 2:52.

With the victory, Gabriela Fundora improved her perfect record to 18-0 with 10 knockouts, recording her fourth successful World Boxing Association (WBA) title defense and confirming her retention of all major belts in the division. Meanwhile, Ruiz Corredor saw her streak cut miniature, but emerged with her reputation intact thanks to her toughness against a fighter widely regarded as one of the elite pound-for-pound advantage fighters.

Fresh Zealander Emma Nesbitt confirmed her supremacy in the Pacific by winning the WBA Oceania women’s minimumweight title. In front of a roaring crowd at Auckland’s ABA Stadium, who fully supported their hometown star, Nesbitt defeated Thailand’s Banthita Pumkrathok by sixth-round technical knockout, handing the visitor the first defeat of her professional career.

From the first round, Nesbitt set a furious pace that left little room for Pumkrathok’s strategy to develop. The local champion, using her characteristic aggression and surgical precision, punished the face of her opponent, who, despite entering the fight undefeated, was overwhelmed by the strength of the Kiwi warrior. Nesbitt’s transition from kickboxing to professional boxing was once again evident in her footwork and fluidity of combinations.

The ending came midway through the sixth round. After a series of pristine shots that left the Thai fighter in a critical defensive position with no effective response, the referee stepped in to stop the action and order a technical knockout.

With the victory, Nesbitt improves his record to 11 wins and just one loss, strengthening his position in the world rankings and setting his sights on a chance to win the full world title before the end of the year.

“Little Miss” Nesbitt’s triumph not only keeps the belt at home, but also sends a robust signal to the other contenders in the 108-pound division. Meanwhile, Pumkrathok leaves Fresh Zealand after a tough lesson against one of the most solid emerging forces on the current Oceania boxing scene.

A battle-hardened veteran of Argentina Edith Soledad Matthysse wrote another golden chapter in his career, winning the WBA super lightweight world title after an impressive performance over American challenger Samantha Worthington. The fight ended abruptly when Worthington’s corner informed the referee that their fighter would not answer the bell in the ninth round at Little Caesars Arena.

At the age of 45, “Ithaca” Matthysse has given a masterclass in ring IQ, timing and composure. From the opening bell, she neutralized Worthington with a veteran presence – controlling the range, applying deliberate pressure and dictating the pace. The Michigan native struggled to find her rhythm as Matthysse’s steady bodywork and keen counterattacks gradually wore her down over eight disciplined rounds.

The end came during the rest period for Round 9, with Worthington’s team citing cumulative punishment and the fighter’s inability to respond effectively to the Argentine’s continued dominance.

The victory put Matthysse back on top of the world stage, adding the WBA 140-pound crown to a resume that already included a previous featherweight reign. The victory raises her ranking in the professional ranks and restores her position among the elite names in women’s boxing.

For Worthington, it’s a significant defeat that forces him to recalibrate after being outclassed by an experienced former champion who proved that experience still matters at the highest level.