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Evelin Bermúdez Scores First-Round TKO of Sara Bailey to Unify WBA, IBF and WBO Light Flyweight Titles

The first-round finish positions her for an undisputed clash with WBC titleholder Lourdes Juárez.

Overview

  • The unification bout was staged at the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Ottawa, Canada.
  • Bermúdez’s record moved to 22-1-1 with 8 knockouts following the victory.
  • Bailey entered undefeated at 6-0 and was dropped twice before the referee stopped the fight with 10 seconds left in the opening round.
  • The event was broadcast on TyC Sports.
  • Analyst Marcelo González reported the result as the first instance of an Argentine boxer winning a world title abroad by first-round stoppage.