Yamileth and Paulette tip top shape but NO tip toe!

Yamileth Mercado, super bantamweight champion of the World Boxing Council, will make the sixth defense of her title against Paulette Valenzuela, this Saturday, August 26 at the Morelos Convention Center, located in Xochitepec, Morelos.

Yamileth, 25, has won 21 fights, 5 on the fast track, and 3 losses. Her rival is 32 years old and has accumulated 16 wins, 4 by knockout, and 2 lost fights.

The champion comes to this match after 2 important victories. She defeated Zimbabwean Kudakwashe Chiwandire by unanimous decision and Mariana “Barbie” Juárez.

Valenzuela has won her 3 recent bouts against Kumora Yang Badillo, Itzel Reyes Grijalva and Clara Alcántara.
This Friday both warriors passed the official weigh-in. Yamileth recorded 120 pounds; while Valenzuela stopped the scale at 122 pounds.