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Neri Muñoz’s Shock KO Earns WBA Title Shot as Three Argentines Lose in Ekaterinburg

His second-round stoppage of Khariton Agrba propels him toward a showdown with champion Gary Antuanne Russell.

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Overview

  • Neri Muñoz knocked out Khariton Agrba in the second round of a WBA super-lightweight eliminator, securing his position as the leading contender for Gary Antuanne Russell’s world title.
  • Pablo Corzo was defeated by Pavel Silyagin in a WBA Gold super-middleweight matchup, delaying his bid for a championship belt.
  • Rodrigo Ruiz fell to Mukammad Shekhov in his super-bantamweight eliminator, missing the opportunity to move to the No. 2 spot in the WBA rankings.
  • Braian Suárez lost his international debut to undefeated Vasily Voytsekhovski, stalling his momentum in the light-heavyweight division.
  • All four bouts took place July 5 in Ekaterinburg and were broadcast live on TyC Sports Play, highlighting Argentina’s commitment to securing global boxing success.