Exciting Boxing Night at the Casino Buenos Aires: Mafauad, Romero and Carrillo Shine
On Saturday, November 30, 2024, an exciting night of boxing took place at the Casino Buenos Aires. Latin American boxing stars offered unforgettable performances. In the most anticipated bout, Joel “El Tren” Mafauad (66.650 kg) was crowned champion of the vacant WBA and WBO Latin welterweight titles after an action-packed fight against former Olympian Alberto “Beto” Palmetta (66.550 kg). The fight, loaded with intense exchanges, held the audience captive for 10 exciting rounds, showcasing the skill and heart of both boxers.
Palmetta, 34, showed his refined technique with precise combinations and excellent movement. However, Mafauad stood out for his power, especially with a punch to the liver that connected repeatedly. Despite Palmetta’s stubborn resistance, Mafauad’s strength proved decisive. The judges scored 97-93 and 96-94 in favor of Mafauad, while one saw the bout 96-94 for Palmetta. With this victory, Mafauad improved his record to 12-1 (4 KOs) and moved up in the WBA rankings.
Romero Dominates Pedraza in WBC Title Bout
In another spectacular showdown, Matias Romero (58.900 kg) dominated Federico “El Zurdo” Pedraza (58.900 kg) for the WBC Latino super featherweight title. Romero, originally from Neuquén, controlled the bout from the first round, connecting accurate combinations that left Pedraza with no response. From the fourth round on, Romero’s constant pressure forced Pedraza not to continue in the next round. With the win, Romero improved his record to 29-3 (10 KOs), while Pedraza dropped to 14-4-1 (2 KOs).
Carrillo Retains Fedelatin Title in Tough Battle
In the last title bout of the night, Colombian Leonardo Carrillo (55.250 kg) retained his WBA/AMB Fedelatin super bantamweight title . Carrillo outpointed Juan Gabriel Cejas (55.200 kg) by unanimous decision in a tough 10-round fight. Although Cejas managed to knock Carrillo down in the ninth round, Carrillo’s technical superiority and movement secured the victory. Carrillo’s record rises to 19-1-1 (9 KOs), while Cejas drops to 7-3.
Highlights of the Evening
The event also included exciting bouts on the preliminary card. Undefeated Neri “El Maldito” Romero (59.000 kg) scored a third round knockout over Jose Rodolfo Garcia (58.350 kg). In a 4-round super middleweight bout, Matías More (75.200 kg) won by unanimous decision over Esteban Maciel (74.800 kg), who was making his professional debut. Finally, Nicolás Martínez (77.300 kg) and Néstor Sosa (77.400 kg) tied in a light heavyweight bout.
Conclusion
The night of exciting boxing at the Casino Buenos Aires was a true exhibition of emerging talent and fierce competition. Mafauad, Romero and Carrillo made their mark, further consolidating their positions in Latin American boxing.
