Prepare for fireworks in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, as Mexico’s personal Joana “Medusa” Chavarría and Julissa Alejandra Guzmán go head-to-head for the WBA featherweight world championship on June 27.
Chavarría (7-5-1, 2 KOs), from Tecámac within the State of Mexico, enters the bout driving a wave of momentum. Final September, she shocked the boxing world by defeating beforehand unbeaten Canadian Caroline Veyre to say the WBA worldwide belt. That win turned heads and put “Medusa” firmly on the map. Now, she’s seeking to take the ultimate step towards international glory.
Standing in her manner is Guzmán (15-3-2), the extra seasoned fighter with worldwide expertise and a fame for grit. Recognized for her aggressive strategy and adaptableness within the ring, Guzmán is not any stranger to high-stakes bouts and can be a significant take a look at for the surging Chavarría.
Each girls have traded leather-based with top-tier opposition. Chavarría has gone rounds with the likes of Zulina “La Loba” Muñoz and Yuliahn Luna, whereas Guzmán has constructed a résumé with robust performances in powerful venues.
For Chavarría, it is a shot at redemption and recognition — an opportunity to cap a narrative of perseverance with championship gold. For Guzmán, it’s a second to cement her standing as one of many division’s elite.
A world title is on the road. However so is the pleasure of turning into Mexico’s subsequent featherweight queen.
