Baldor and Rodriguez Steal the Show in Buenos Aires
On Saturday, March 29th, the Casino Buenos Aires was the scene of a spectacular competition. The best boxing talents fought for the WBA Fedelatin titles. The night was full of exciting victories, especially from Luciano Baldor and Victor Rodriguez. Both delivered unforgettable performances. In fact, Baldor and Rodriguez stole the show in Buenos Aires.
Luciano Baldor Wins Fedelatin Bantamweight Title
Luciano “Yiyo” Baldor, of Burzaco, Buenos Aires, was crowned Fedelatin bantamweight champion after defeating Venezuelan Michell Banquez. Baldor, 30, with a record of 20-4-0, used his reach and technical skills to dominate Banquez. The bout was very close.
The judges gave Baldor a majority victory. Two of them scored 97-93 in his favor, while the third judge declared a draw 95-95. This victory marks his second consecutive win, following his great performance against Ayrton “El Gallo” Segovia on October 18, 2024. At 6’11” (5’11”), Baldor’s reach continues to be key in his rise within the bantamweight division.
Victor Rodriguez Dominates in Super Welterweight Division
Víctor “Látigo” Rodríguez, Uruguayan boxer, defeated Alberto Mosquera of Panama by technical knockout in the third round. At 28 years old and with an undefeated record of 15-0-1, Rodriguez continues to establish himself as one of boxing’s brightest up-and-comers.
From the first bell, Rodriguez dominated the fight. He sent Mosquera to the canvas on several occasions. Finally, the referee stopped the fight. This victory allowed him to defend his Fedelatin super welterweight title and maintain his knockout streak. His precision and control in the ring were outstanding, and his legacy continues to grow.
Joel Contreras Shines in the Flyweight Division
To close the night, young Argentine Joel “Chiquitin” Contreras dazzled the fans with a first round technical knockout over Paraguay’s Miguel Angel Maciel. At 21 years old, Contreras showed that he has what it takes to compete at the highest level. This victory improved his record to 9-1-0 with two knockouts. Without a doubt, his impressive performance suggests that Argentina could have another boxing star in the pipeline.
