Vázquez vs Piñeiro
The stakes for Vázquez vs Piñeiro just went through the roof. What started as a fight for the vacant WBA and WBC belts now includes a third major title. According to manager Mark Taffet, the WBO is officially sanctioning the December 5 bout. That means Mexico’s Litzy Vázquez and Puerto Rico’s Stephanie Piñeiro will walk into the ring with three super-lightweight world championships up for grabs.
Life at 140 Pounds After Katie Taylor
Katie Taylor held a tight grip on the 140-pound division for years. When she retired, she left all her belts behind—and opened the door for a whole new crop of contenders. Whoever comes out on top in Vázquez vs Piñeiro walks away with the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles in a single night. It’s a rare chance to go from contender to unified champion before the final bell even cools down.
Litzy Vázquez and That Undefeated Mexican Punch
Litzy Vázquez is only 24, and she hits hard. The Veracruz native brings a clean 9-0 record with 6 knockouts into the ring, along with her WBA interim belt. She’s also a full 12 years younger than the woman standing across from her.
Vázquez has kept busy in 2026. Back in May, she put Liliana Palmera away in the third round. Two months later, she ground out a tough majority decision against veteran Edith Soledad Matthysse. Stepping into an opponent’s backyard is never easy, yet Vázquez looks more than ready to test her power on the road.
Home Cooking and Reach for Stephanie Piñeiro
Across the ring, 36-year-old Stephanie Piñeiro (10-1, 3 KOs) has plenty going for her, too. She sits at No. 2 in the WBC rankings, stands 5-foot-9, and fights from a tricky southpaw stance. Better still, she gets to sleep in her own bed and fight in front of a loud Bayamón crowd.
Piñeiro knows her way around big fights after a long amateur run and solid pro career. Her lone defeat came in April when she went the distance with undefeated standout Lauren Price. Before that loss, she picked up strong wins over Anahí Ester Sánchez and knocked out Marie-Pier Houle in the second round back in late 2025. With her home fans behind her, Piñeiro has every reason to believe this is her night.
Fight Night Details for Vázquez vs Piñeiro
Whenever Mexico and Puerto Rico meet in the ring, fireworks usually follow. Here is everything you need to know to catch the fight:
- Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location: Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
- Weight Class & Titles: Vacant WBA, WBC, and WBO Super-Lightweight Titles (140 lbs)
- Promoters: Salita Promotions and Universal Promotions, with Wynn Records
- How to Watch: Live on Wynn Records Network at 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM Central Mexico)
It really comes down to a classic styles clash: young Mexican knockout power going up against Puerto Rican size,southpaw angles, and home-ring noise. Three belts are sitting at ringside, and one of these women is about to take control of the 140-pound division.
