Fireworks are anticipated in Anaheim as Oscar Duarte and Miguel Madueño sq. off this Saturday, February 15, with the WBA Continental Americas Tremendous Light-weight Title on the road. The all-Mexican showdown will headline a stacked Golden Boy Promotions card on the Honda Middle, that includes rising skills, together with standout Darius Fulghum.
Duarte Appears to be like for Redemption
This marks Duarte’s second shot at WBA gold. In 2023, he stepped up in opposition to Ryan García for the WBA Gold Light-weight Title however fell brief, struggling a knockout loss in Houston. Now, the Chihuahua-born puncher (28-2-1, 22 KOs) is set to bounce again and declare his first WBA belt. Duarte presently holds the No. 9 spot within the WBA’s tremendous light-weight rankings and is aware of an announcement win may propel him into the title dialog.
Madueño Goals to Reignite His Momentum
On the opposite facet, Miguel “El Explosivo” Madueño enters with the possibility to seize his second WBA title. Final yr, he edged out Justin Pauldo through break up determination to assert the WBA Continental North America Light-weight Title. Nonetheless, his momentum was halted in July when he suffered a unanimous determination loss to the extremely regarded Keyshawn Davis. Now, after an eight-month layoff, the Sinaloa native (30-2, 28 KOs) sees this struggle as the right alternative to get again on observe.
A Knockout within the Making?
Each fighters carry critical energy to the ring. Duarte has completed almost 80% of his wins by knockout, whereas Madueño boasts an unbelievable 93% KO ratio, with 28 stoppages in 30 victories. Nonetheless, Madueño has hit a tough patch, dropping three of his final seven fights.
With two Mexican warriors identified for his or her heavy arms, this foremost occasion is shaping as much as be an all-out conflict—and don’t be shocked if it ends earlier than the ultimate bell.
