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Teresa “La Polla” Almengor wants to be a champion and support her people. – World Boxing Association

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Afternoons in the city of David, located in the western region of Panama, are getting hotter, and those who decide to train at this time at La Basita Gymnasium are experiencing real hell.

While you’re there, you don’t have to put in much effort to break a sweat. Just a few seconds of gymnastic exercises are enough for the body to immediately start sweating, and boxer Teresa “La Polla” Almengor is a faithful witness of this.

In this room, 30-year-old Almengor was constantly preparing for the most vital fight of her life. On October 20 at the Las Vegas Theater in Madrid, Spain, Almengor will fight for the interim World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight (126-pound) world title against local fighter Jennifer Miranda.

The fight between Almengor (9-1-3, 4 KO) and undefeated Miranda (11-0, 1 KO) will be part of the Road to the World event.

Almengor talked about how excited she is about this great opportunity that has presented itself in her career.

“Thank God I got the chance to fight for the title. I feel good, I’m content for this fight and I’ve prepared well to give my all. I am a warrior and if God is for me, who is against me,” commented Almengor with obvious firmness.

SHE WANTS TO BE CROWNED TO HELP

Winning the world title is the dream of every competitor, and in the case of Almengorno it is an exception. She knows that achieving this can change many things for her and other people’s benefit.

“I know that a coronation would make my family and the people of Chiriqui (the province she comes from) very proud. I want to do it for my children, for my mother. I want to become world champion so that I can support many people who do not have the means. I want to win it and keep it for a long time,” she emphasized.

About Miranda (37), the Panamanian said she had some credentials.

“I analyzed her very little because she has few fights, but my coach (Carlos Núñez) will take care of the plan. He’ll tell me what to do (in the ring). I’m going to myself and I’m going to my hand,” Almengor emphasized.

ABOUT HIS BOXING CAREER

Almengor made her debut in professional fights in April 2018, drawing after 4 rounds with Karla Mendoza. They met again 4 months later and also drew.

Her only defeat came in October 2018 by unanimous decision in 4 rounds against compatriot Jehina Gallardo. She then added to her 9 straight wins before drawing to an 8 round draw in her last fight which took place in April 2023 against former world champion Laura Ledezma.

In Spain, Almengor will fight her first fight outside Panama, but that doesn’t seem to deter her intentions to become the third Panamanian woman to become a paid boxing world champion.

“This is the first time I will fight outside of Panama, but I will leave with the best preparation, ready for whatever comes and first, God, I will come back with this victory,” Almengor concluded.

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The WBA honored the career of Christy Martin – World Boxing Association

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On Friday evening, the World Boxing Association (WBA) honored women’s boxing legend and pioneer Christy Martin. The president of the organization, Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, awarded the American the title of lifetime champion for her contribution to sport and paving the path for women’s development in and outside the ring.

During a special ceremony organized during the WBA convention in Orlando, attended by Amanda Serrano, one of the best fighters of all time and a contemporary figure, the head of the pioneering organization thanked Martin for her wonderful career and awarded her the WBA title belt, which decorated her with the champion of life.

Additionally, he also named Serrano a WBA ambassador and recognized Jake Paul as the most influential promoter today for his work with world boxing prospects and fighter development in the United States.

The WBA congratulates Christy Martin, one of the pioneers of women’s boxing, and thanks her for being an example to all the fighters who have come through over the years.

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Delgado vs. Khoudari this Friday in Panama – World Boxing Association

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Nataly Delgado will defend her World Boxing Association (WBA) super flyweight belt against Rini Khoudari on Friday night at the Coliseo de Combates Pandeportes in Panama.

The local fighter will defend her regional belt against the Colombian in one of the fights of the event organized by All Star Boxing in the Central American country.

Delgado won her title against Bethy Franco on July 27 at the Arena de Colon in front of her fans, and now she will have the opportunity to defend herself against a South American opponent for the first time.

Khoudari is from Bogota and gained professional experience until he found this great opportunity. This will be her second international experience after fighting in Mexico in 2023 and drawing with Maria Atilano in a six-round fight.

Delgado has 15 wins, 7 losses and 2 draws, including 5 by knockout. Khoudari, on the other hand, has 6 wins, no losses, 1 draw and 3 knockouts.

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Rupprecht dominated Matsuda and became the fresh unified champion – World Boxing Association

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Tina Rupprecht defeated Eri Matsuda to become the unified minimum lightweight champion on Saturday at Olympiastuetzpunkt in Heildelberg, Germany, with scores of 97-92, 96-93 and 96-93.

The German held the WBC crown and, defeating the Japanese, took the World Boxing Association (WBA) and WBO belts, winning three belts in this category.

Rupprecht held the baton in the fight and was quite insightful in attacking his opponent, who had a great style and great technique like the Asian. However, she was able to surprise her and combine good punches during the fight to gain an advantage in the scorecards and win by a relatively comfortable decision.

With the victory, the fresh unified champion left her record at 14 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw and 3 knockouts, while Matsuda left the balance at 7 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw and 1 knockout.

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