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.

In one of the biggest upsets on Sunday’s card at Little Caesar’s Arenaoriginally from Houston Danielle Perkins he won the WBA delicate heavyweight world title, defeating Australia by TKO in the sixth round Che Kenneally.

The end came at 1:45 of Round 6, when Perkins’ relentless pressure and strong-arm combinations proved too much for the previously undefeated champion. Perkins, a former professional basketball player, implemented a disciplined game plan based on constant forward movement and calculated aggression. She effectively closed off the ring from the early rounds, forcing Kenneally into exchanges that favored the challenger’s strength.

The decisive sequence was the culmination of sustained punishment. Stranded on the ropes and taking pristine shots with no response, Kenneally left the referee no choice but to wave his hand.

At age 43, Perkins improves his record to 6-1, winning his first world title and establishing himself at 175 pounds. Meanwhile, Kenneally suffers the first defeat of her professional career, falling to 5-1 after failing to defend the belt she won last year.