Jackie Nava vs Mariana Juarez confirmed
During the WBC's regular “Coffee Tuesday” series, their President Mauricio Sulaimán announced the mega fight between female fighting legends Jackie Nava (38-4-4, 16KOs) and Mariana Juárez (55-10-4, 19KOs), which will be in October.
These women’s boxing pioneers, with 115 professional fights between them, both stated that they have been awaiting this moment for many years, and at last it will determine who is the best fighter after much speculation.
Before all of this the WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman surprised them by unveiling the belt that they will be contesting for, a beautiful Diamond belt in pink, since the fight will be held during the month of the global battle against breast cancer.
For Jackie, 41 from Tijuana, Mexico, who was the first WBC female champion in history, back in 2005, the confirmation of this vintage contest was joyful, because she remembered when the official announcement of the fight had been made at that press conference held in Coyoacán. A fight which then had to be postponed, as it was in that same fateful month that the Covid-19 pandemic started in Mexico.
Known to fans as 'La Princess Azteca', facing rival Mariana represents an exacting, enticing challenge, because she knows her quality, but especially the warrior heart she has when she steps into the ring. Jackie clarified that this fight comes at the best moment for both, because 20 years ago they were not fighting at the same weight. Furthermore, they’ve built up tons of experience each.
On how to defeat Mariana, Jackie says the most important factor will be the strategy, so her team will study the skills, but also the weaknesses of her rival, so it's likely to be a technical contest.
Without predicting how the fight will end, two-weight world champion Nava was clear in saying that this will undoubtedly be the most memorable women’s fight that the public can see in many years, and that it will set a precedent for everyone.
Despite losing two of her first three fights, Mariana Juárez has gone on to become a two-weight world champion. She stresses that being able to get into the ring again and facing one of the pioneers of women’s boxing is a great motivation for her. Once and for all it will conclusively prove who is the very best of the two boxing legends.
Two all-time greats facing each other for the honor and glory, showing that age is just a number with 82 years between them, because both are still in tip-top shape.
Mariana, 41 from Mexico City, commented that the result of the fight will depend on the previous gym work, since she considers that this is where the battles are won. She clarified that she has never stopped training and that she remains fighting fit.
'Barbie' added she is thrilled to being fighting for a special belt. Commemorating the month of cancer awareness is very special to her, as her mother passed away due to cancer, so this belt is an extra motivation to win.
The President of the WBC, Mauricio Sulaiman, expressed admiration and pride that he feels for both boxers, as he recognized them as part of the Green and Gold Family.
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