Overview

• Mirco Cuello knocked out Mexico’s Sergio Ríos in the second round at Benghazi’s Martyrs of Benina Stadium to secure the interim WBA featherweight crown.
• The 24-year-old improved his record to 16-0 with 13 knockouts, reinforcing his reputation for decisive early stoppages.
• He became Argentina’s 43rd world boxing champion and the fourth in the featherweight division, ending a national title drought.
• The bout’s Libya setting underscored boxing’s expanding reach and drew global attention with Mike Tyson in attendance.
• Holding the interim belt positions Cuello to challenge WBA regular champion Nicky Ball for a full title unification.