The most recent Women’s Rankings have undergone some changes after an eventful week of bouts. Evelin Bermudez from Argentina delivered a commanding performance in a notable fight, successfully defending her junior flyweight titles against Jessica Basulto. Bermudez demonstrated her dominance, strength, and precision, leading to Basulto’s corner throwing in the towel in the eighth round.
Bermudez’s remarkable win has propelled her to the number one position in the division, surpassing the previous top-ranked contender Jessica Nery Plata. The expert panel commended Bermudez’s display and hinted at a potential thrilling showdown between the two leading boxers.
In the junior featherweight category, Phannarai Netisri’s win over Maria Rivera has secured her the fifth spot in the Rankings, displacing the inactive Mayeli Flores. Despite some panel members advocating for Flores to maintain her ranking, Netisri’s victory was considered significant enough to earn her a spot among the top contenders.
Diego M. Morilla, an experienced boxing journalist and member of The Ring’s Women’s Rankings Panel, shared insights on the recent rankings and anticipated future matchups to watch out for. Stay tuned to @MorillaBoxing for further updates on the realm of women’s boxing.
