“Mettle Micky!” Berchelt returns to winning ways
Miguel “Alacrán” Berchelt (39-3, 35KO) achieved a spectacular victory in his return to the ring, defeating the Argentine Diego Alberto Ruiz (24-8-1, 12KO) by technical knockout in two rounds.
The fight, held at the Polyforum Zamná, in Mérida, Yucatán, marked the return of the former world champion against Ruiz, who could not continue due to an injury to his right hand.
From the first round, Alacrán Berchelt came out to impose and dominate, thanks to his hitting frequency, connecting upper and lower hooks.
The volume of blows by the Mexican marauder was incessant, against a South American who tried to survive, despite the blows he received, mostly to the face.
The fight ended before the third round began, after the Argentine notified that he had an injury that would prevent him from continuing.
With this victory, Berchelt ended an absence of one year and seven months of inactivity, in addition to two consecutive defeats – to Jeremiah Nakathila (March 2022) and Oscar Valdez (February 2021).
With a record of 39-3 and 35 wins by knockout, his goal will be to seek an opportunity for the 135-pound championship. The former long-reigning WBC super-featherweight champion (2017-2021) is still only 31-years-old and has only lost once in eight world championship contests.
Trained by Roman Acosta, Berchelt will be an exciting addition to the talent-packed lightweight division.
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