The World Boxing Association (WBA) released its June rankings along with its monthly individual awards, naming Nataly Delgado of Panama as its fighter of the month, while Estefany Alegría of Mexico won the honorable mention.

Delgado shocked the boxing world on June 13 in Orlando when he defeated Jasmine Artiga to win the WBA super flyweight title in a sensational performance. The Panamanian representative won the championship and continued her impressive run with a victory that put her country back in the international spotlight.

Meanwhile, Alegría defeated Evelyn Bermúdez by unanimous decision to win the WBA lightweight flyweight title, while also adding the IBF title to her collection in a dominant display.

The WBA congratulates both award winners and invites fans and members of the boxing community to visit the organization’s official website for the latest women’s rankings.

Estefany Alegría delivered the best performance of her professional career, dethroning one of the sport’s most renowned champions. The Mexican won the World Boxing Association (WBA) lithe heavyweight title after a dominant unanimous decision victory over experienced Argentine titleholder Evelin “La Princesita” Bermúdez, stunning the boxing world with a 108-pounder at Caribe Royale in Orlando.

Alegría’s victory was decisive from start to finish. The fighter imposed her will throughout the ten-round fight, showing an overwhelming advantage, which was fully reflected on the judges’ scorecards. At the end of the fight, the official score was 99-91, 99-91 and an impressive 100-90, crowning the fresh queen of the black and gold organization.

True to his name and proud Mexican fighting tradition, Alegría applied constant pressure that completely neutralized Bermúdez’s technical distance boxing style. The Argentine tried to keep her challenger at bay with her left jab, but Alegría consistently cut off the ring, forcing close exchanges in which she landed punishing hooks to the body and powerful combinations upstairs.

As the rounds progressed, Bermúdez struggled to establish a consistent rhythm while Alegría continued to dictate the pace and distance of the fight. Her aggression, work rate and efficiency left no doubt as to the result.

With this impressive triumph, Estefana Alegría secures her place in the sport’s elite and will bring another world champion belt to Mexico during the 2026 boxing season.

Candidates Cintia Sánchez and Keyla Jiménez will face each other on May 19 in Madrid in an invigorating fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) youth minimum weight championship. This fight represents a great opportunity for both fighters to elevate their profiles and move one step closer to the elite ranks of the 105-pound division.

Sánchez enters the competition determined to impose her disciplined and tactical style. Known for her hand speed and wise outside boxing, she will look to control the pace from the opening bell. Her game plan is expected to be based around a constant left jab disrupting her opponent’s attacks, combined with edged footwork and effective counter-attacks to bank runs on the scorecards.

Meanwhile, Jiménez proposes a completely different approach. The fierce challenger is known for her physical strength and constant pressure. She is not afraid to move forward, excels in close-range exchanges and will look to wear down Sánchez by cutting off the ring, forcing action and attacking the body with hefty hooks in an attempt to weaken her opponent’s mobility later in the fight.

If Sánchez can maintain distance, execute his jab correctly, and move freely around the ring, he may be able to control the action throughout the fight. However, if Jiménez can break down the defensive barrier, force constant exchanges inside and impose her physicality, her chances of leaving Madrid as the novel WBA minimumweight youth champion will escalate dramatically.

Contrasting styles and a prestigious title have all the ingredients in place for a fascinating battle between two emerging talents looking to make their mark on the international stage.