About the Fight
Jose "Chon" Zepeda was in one of the fights at Juan de la Barrera, where he faced Pedro Navarrete. What seemed like an uncomplicated fight for Zepeda unnecessarily went into overtime against a boxer who was not technically better, but who showed more preparedness in terms of resistance to the fight ending early.
One by one, Zepeda won the majority of the rounds, but he fell into unnecessary exchanges and cornered himself against the ropes, which he should not have done simply because he was the one with the technique in the ring.
In the tenth round, with his face slightly marked and with the fight won with difficulty, Zepeda managed to knock Navarrete down. It was a resounding fall from which Pedro got up, but he did not continue the fight because as soon as the referee signaled to restart the actions, the round and the contest ended, and Zepeda was declared the winner.
CMB Press Release
Tijuana fighter Luis "Panterita" Nery had a great performance and became the Continental Champion of the Americas bantamweight division of the World Boxing Council by defeating Mexico City's Martin "Pini" Casillas by unanimous decision in the main event at Juan de La Barrera Gymnasium in Benito Juarez Delegation, Mexico City, and which was broadcasted by Azteca 7, The Home of Boxing, in a promotion by Zanfer.
The fight was explosive from the beginning, and "Panterita" Nery sent "Pini" Casillas to the canvas twice with strong left hands in the first and fourth rounds.
The judges' scorecards were 100-99, 99-89, and 98-90.
Casillas fought well in response to Nery's precise attacks, but Nery is soon expected to compete for a world title.
The fight was explosive with many exchanges of punches, which excited the packed Juan de la Barrera Gymnasium.
Nery always showcased his best and powerful boxing skills and great counterattacks against a brave Casillas, who pressed and looked for the fight but the fighter from Tijuana was better in all aspects.
"Panterita" Nery shined throughout the fight in offense and defense.