On an evening full of excessive drama and a conflict of kinds, Tijuana’s Alma Melisa “La Leona” Meraz Rodríguez (11-4-1, 2 KOs) etched her identify within the historical past books, claiming the WBA Interim Gentle Flyweight World Championship with a majority resolution victory over Jacqueline “Jaky” Calvo Ramírez (24-10-2, 4 KOs). The primary occasion came about September 27 on the Sala Urbana in Naucalpan, State of Mexico. Official scores learn 97-93 and 97-93 for Meraz, whereas one decide had it 97-93 for Calvo, underlining each the competitiveness of the bout and Meraz’s tactical edge in the important thing moments.
From the opening bell, each fighters laid their playing cards on the desk. Calvo, the extra seasoned contender with worldwide expertise, leaned on her technical boxing, managing vary with the jab and attempting to dictate tempo from the surface. Meraz, true to her nickname “La Leona,” got here out looking, digging to the physique and urgent ahead at shut quarters. The primary 5 rounds have been fought on even phrases, with fierce exchanges and momentum shifting backwards and forwards.
By the sixth spherical, nonetheless, Meraz started to grab management. Her sharper mixtures, lateral motion, and clear learn on Calvo’s sport plan allowed her to land the cleaner, extra telling photographs whereas closing rounds with authority. Although Calvo by no means stopped competing, her offense lacked the sting to carry off the relentless cost of the Tijuana fighter, who completed the final three rounds with a powerful flourish.
For Meraz, this victory marks the top of her skilled profession after years of grinding via Mexico’s nationwide circuit. For Calvo, it’s a troublesome however honorable setback that also leaves her as a revered contender within the division.
