Tyrone Buttigieg wins the WBC International Title after an Unforgettable War in San Roque

The Casino Admiral in San Roque, Spain, witnessed one of the most emotional and dramatic battles so far this year. In an entertaining duel, Tyrone Buttigieg was crowned as the new WBC Super Bantamweight International and Commonwealth Champion after overcoming the spirited Indian fighter Saurabh Kumar.

The evening, organized by the promotional firm Don Príncipe Promotions based in La Línea de la Concepción, kept the fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

The bout began with a major surprise when Saurabh Kumar came out like a whirlwind in the first round, putting Buttigieg in serious trouble. However, the now-champion showed the grit required by the Green and Gold International belt, managing to adjust his guard and find the necessary openings at close range to even the score.

As the rounds progressed, the intensity did not waver. After a critical eighth round where Buttigieg again felt his opponent’s punching power, the official scorecards were tied, leaving everything to be decided in the “championship rounds.”

The end of the fight was cinematic. While Buttigieg managed to impose his rhythm in the ninth and tenth rounds, Kumar launched one last desperate offensive in the twelfth. In the final seconds of the fight, Buttigieg visited the canvas, adding a degree of extreme drama to a matchup that was already historic for its sheer effort.

After the count and the final bell, the decision was left in the hands of the judges. The scorecards reflected how close the clash was, awarding a divided decision in favor of Tyrone Buttigieg with scores of 114-113, 114-113, and 112-115.