Weekend Boxing Results: Munguia, Jonas, and More Deliver Thrills

Weekend Boxing Results: Munguia, Jonas, and More Deliver Thrills

Boxing fans, buckle up! This weekend was packed with action from all corners of the globe, featuring eight notable fight cards, four women’s title bouts, and the return of former junior middleweight champion Jaime Munguia. With high-stakes matchups and thrilling finishes, the sport delivered yet another unforgettable weekend. Let’s dive into the highlights and results from Sydney to Tijuana and everywhere in between.

Friday Night Fireworks in Sydney

In Sydney, Australia, Desley Robinson claimed the vacant IBF middleweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Kaye Scott. Robinson, hailing from Queensland, Australia, improved her record to 9-3 (3 KOs) with scorecards reading 97-93, 97-93, and 98-92. This was a defining moment for Robinson, who showcased her grit and determination in front of a home crowd.

The undercard also delivered some explosive moments:

• Toese Vousiutu knocked out Kenny Niko in the sixth round of their heavyweight bout.
• Shannon O’Connell edged Jasmine Parr by split decision in a women’s bantamweight clash.
• Callum Peters wasted no time, stopping Mitch Holden in the first round of their light heavyweight bout.
• Brock Jarvis continued his rise with a fourth-round TKO over Adrian Rodriguez in a middleweight contest.

Saturday Showdowns: Liverpool, Monte Carlo, and More

Saturday was a whirlwind of boxing action, with major events taking place in Liverpool, Monte Carlo, and Tijuana. In Liverpool, Natasha Jonas and Ivana Habazin are set to unify the IBF and WBC women’s welterweight titles. Meanwhile, Lauren Price will defend her WBA women’s welterweight title against Bexcy Mateus in the co-main event. The winners of these bouts could meet next in a three-belt unification showdown.

In Monte Carlo, Beatriz Ferreira will put her IBF women’s lightweight title on the line against Licia Boudersa. Ferreira has been a dominant force in the division, and fans are eager to see if she can continue her reign.

Jaime Munguia Returns in Tijuana

All eyes are on Jaime Munguia as he steps back into the ring in Tijuana, Mexico. Munguia, who rebounded from his loss to Canelo Alvarez with a knockout win over Erik Bazinyan in September, will face Bruno Surace in a 10-round super middleweight bout. This marks Munguia’s fourth appearance this year, and fans are eager to see if he can continue his momentum.

Notable Fight Cards

Here’s a quick rundown of the most notable fight cards from this weekend:

Dec. 13: Sydney, Australia

• Title fight: Desley Robinson defeated Kaye Scott by UD10 to win the vacant IBF middleweight title.
• Toese Vousiutu defeated Kenny Niko by KO6 in a heavyweight bout.
• Shannon O’Connell defeated Jasmine Parr by SD8 in a women’s bantamweight bout.
• Callum Peters defeated Mitch Holden by TKO1 in a light heavyweight bout.
• Brock Jarvis defeated Adrian Rodriguez by TKO4 in a middleweight bout.

Dec. 14: Liverpool, England

• Title fight: Natasha Jonas vs. Ivana Habazin, 10 rounds, for Jonas’ IBF women’s welterweight title and Habazin’s WBC women’s welterweight title.
• Title fight: Lauren Price vs. Bexcy Mateus, 10 rounds, for Price’s WBA women’s welterweight title.
• Stephen McKenna vs. Lee Cutler, 10 rounds, junior middleweights.
• Mark Jeffers vs. Elvis Ahorgah, 10 rounds, super middleweights.

Dec. 14: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (ESPN+)

• Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace, 10 rounds, super middleweights.
• Alan Picasso Romero vs. Isaac Sackey, 10 rounds, junior featherweights.
• Jorge Garcia Perez vs. Kudratillo Abdukakhorov, 10 rounds, junior middleweights.

What’s Next?

With so many thrilling matchups and title implications, this weekend’s results set the stage for even bigger fights in 2024. Will Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price collide in a three-belt unification? Can Jaime Munguia continue his climb back to the top? Boxing fans, stay tuned—this is just the beginning of what promises to be an electrifying year for the sport.

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