Argentina’ s boxing scene is set for an electrifying night on Saturday, November 16, when two of Rio Cuarto‘s best, Adrian “Junior” Sasso and Carla “La Muñeca” Merino, return to the ring in what promises to be a historic event at Club Central Argentino, the heart of Cordoba’s boxing legacy.
Sasso (24-3-0, 13 KOs), a beloved figure in Argentine boxing, will defend his South American Super Welterweight Title and at the same time compete for the WBO Argentine and Latin Belts . His opponent, Lorenzo “Neno” Gerez (10-1-1, 6 KOs) from Chascomús, is ranked No. 2 in the country and poses a serious challenge for the native of Río Cuarto. For Sasso, this fight represents an opportunity to add another prestigious title to his resume and consolidate his legacy in a region known for its boxing excellence.
Meanwhile, in the women’s division, Carla Merino (15-2-0, 3 KOs), ranked No. 1 in the world by both the WBO and the WBC in the Super Flyweight category, will defend her Argentine and South American Titles against Roxana”. Barbie” Bermudez (4-7-2, 0 KOs) from Santa Fe. The two fighters have faced each other before, with Merino coming out on top, but Bermudez is determined to turn the tables this time around.
Also on the bill, Nahuel “Caña” Garcia (16-2-0, 15 KOs) will face Kevin Zarate (9-2-0-0, 6 KOs) in a highly anticipated middleweight showdown. Garcia, ranked #6 in Argentina, and Zarate, ranked #4, will square off in a fight that could propel the winner to a big opportunity in the division.
Adding excitement to the event are rising stars such as Yoselin “la Guerrera” Poma (7-0-0, 1 KO) and Joaquin “El Gladiador” Tisera (2-0-0, 2 KOs), who are looking to make their mark on the national scene.
The event will be broadcast live starting at 10:00 p.m.(Argentina local time) on TNT Sports and Space, bringing the action to fans throughout Argentina and beyond. With the backing of Lotería de Córdoba, Casinos de Córdoba and the Department of Sports and Tourism of Río Cuarto, this will be an unforgettable night of boxing.
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