Lulú Juárez Will Defend Against Yesica Nery Plata

After defeating Yesenia Gómez in November of last year to conquer the WBC light flyweight belt and Mirna Jimenez last Saturday, Lulú Juárez will face the champion in recess, Yesica Nery Plata.

Yesica vacated the WBC light flyweight title due to personal problems at the end of last year.

The President of the WBC, Mauricio Sulaiman, mentioned that Lulú had approved a defense of the championship in March of this year and it was agreed that the winner would face Yesica.

After the “Powerful” received her medical discharge, Yesica appeared on our Coffee Tuesday to officially challenge the champion, Lulú Juárez for the WBC Light Flyweight Championship.

Yesica Nery Plata.

“I came to Tuesday Coffee to challenge Lulú. I congratulate you for having successfully defended your championship.”

Lulú Juárez.

“It is clear, I am more than ready for this fight.”

“No rival is easy, I never minimize my rivals.”

Both fighters took advantage of the microphones to recognize the work of women in sports.

Lulú Juárez.

“Happy to be a woman, happy to continue showing that we continue to give great fights in the ring.”

Yesica Nery Plata.

“Happy that we continue to be recognized, all female boxers have done their part and now it is our turn to do it.”