Thrilling Boxing Night at Casino Buenos Aires: Mafauad, Romero, and Carrillo Shine
Saturday, November 30th, 2024, witnessed a thrilling boxing night at Casino Buenos Aires, where Latin American boxing stars delivered unforgettable performances. In the night’s most anticipated bout, Joel “El Tren” Mafauad (66.650 kg) secured the vacant WBA and WBO Latin welterweight titles in a tense, action-packed fight against former Olympic boxer Alberto “Beto” Palmetta (66.550 kg). The fight, full of powerful exchanges, captivated the crowd, showcasing the heart and skill of both fighters over 10 intense rounds.
While Palmetta, 34, demonstrated his refined technique with sharp combinations and smooth footwork, Mafauad’s sheer power shone through, especially with a liver punch that repeatedly landed with force. Despite Palmetta’s resilience, Mafauad’s strikes proved too much, earning him a hard-fought victory. Judges scored it 97-93 and 96-94 for Mafauad, while one saw it 96-94 for Palmetta. With this win, Mafauad improved his record to 12-1 (4 KOs) and moved up the WBA welterweight rankings.
Romero Dominates Pedraza in WBC Title Bout
In another thrilling encounter, Matías Romero (58.900 kg) dominated Federico “El Zurdo” Pedraza (58.900 kg) in their WBC Latin super featherweight title fight. Romero, from Neuquén, controlled the bout from the opening bell, landing precise combinations that left Pedraza struggling to respond. By round four, Romero’s consistent pressure forced Pedraza to fail to answer the bell. With this win, Romero’s record improved to 29-3 (10 KOs), while Pedraza’s dropped to 14-4-1 (2 KOs).
Carrillo Retains Fedelatin Title in Tough Match
In the evening’s final title fight, Colombia’s Leonardo Carrillo (55.250 kg) retained his WBA Fedelatin super bantamweight title by defeating Juan Gabriel Cejas (55.200 kg) in a gritty 10-round bout. Although Cejas managed to knock Carrillo down in the ninth round, Carrillo’s superior technique and movement earned him the unanimous decision win. Carrillo’s record now stands at 19-1-1 (9 KOs), while Cejas drops to 7-3.
Additional Highlights from the Night
The event also featured three exciting undercard bouts. Unbeaten lightweight Neri “El Maldito” Romero (59.000 kg) scored a third-round knockout over José Rodolfo García (58.350 kg). In a four-round super middleweight clash, Matías More (75.200 kg) triumphed by unanimous decision against debutant Esteban Maciel (74.800 kg). Finally, Nicolás Martínez (77.300 kg) and Néstor Sosa (77.400 kg) fought to a draw in a hard-fought light heavyweight bout.
Conclusion
The thrilling boxing night at Casino Buenos Aires was a showcase of rising talent, fierce competition, and unforgettable moments. Mafauad, Romero, and Carrillo all delivered impressive performances, further solidifying their positions in the Latin American boxing scene.
