Luna and Taborda train express
Cheered by dozens of children at the Centro de Alto Rendiemento de Boxeo in Fresnillo, world champion Yuliahn ‘Cobrita’ Luna (24-3-1, 4KO), who will defend the WBC bantamweight title against the Silver champion, Argentine Vanesa Lorena Taborda (11-14-3. 1KO), both shook a leg… and a fist.
The spectacular card presented by Promociones del Pueblo, in association with BXSTRS Promotions, will be broadcast to all of Latin America through the international signal of ESPN Knockout from the Dome of the Fresnillo Fair, live to more than 20 countries.
The main event is champion Yuliahn Luna defends for the third time the title of the World Boxing Council against a rival of great international renown, Vanesa Lorena Taborda, the WBC Silver champion.
During a media workout, Yuliahn showed her high quality with precise distance management and excellent technique.
Taborda, who has achieved important victories abroad, showed that tireless style that characterizes her, and said she was happy to return to Mexico and eager to show that she is a stronger and more intelligent fighter than in previous bouts.
Bryan Mercado Vazquez, Jorge Mata, Rosario Sanchez Terrones, Axel Villa Miranda and Brandon Chaparro Mojica will all be in action on the undercard.
Yuliahn Luna vs Vanesa Taborda quotes
WBC Bantamweight champion Yuliahn ‘Cobrita’ Luna is poised for this Friday in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, to defend the bantamweight title of the World Boxing Council against Argentine Vanesa Lorena Taborda.
Taborda states that she travels to Mexico focused solely upon adding the Green and Gold world championship to her collection; “Let Luna take care of herself, I am in a great moment physically and I am going to take that beautiful belt away from her.”
Taborda, will face the world champion 12th of her career, and she will draw on her extensive experience against the best in the world to face a boxer who is going through a great moment and who dominates the 118 pounds divsion.
The WBC bantamweight champion is absolutely sure of her talent and the great work done in preparation for her third title defense.
Today both fighters passed the official weigh-in without any hitch:
Yuliahn Luna: 53 Kg
Vanessa Taborda: 53 Kg
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