British Ramla Ali will face Mexican Julissa Alejandra Guzman for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental Americas super bantamweight belt. The fight will take place on Saturday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, and will be a great challenge for both fighters.
Ali has been shaping her career with performances in the United Kingdom, Arabia and the United States, where she has already started to make a name for herself and has even been able to fight in New York’s Madison Square.
The 33-year-old fighter has Somali roots and a refined boxing style that is very eye-catching for the public. She is looking for another victory and also to win the vacant regional belt of the pioneering organization, which is a big step in her career.
Guzman is a tough fighter who has Mexican blood and will try to give a surprise in this opportunity. She has faced experienced opponents like Yamileth Mercado and will try to use that to her advantage to prevail. She has good punching power and at 26 years old she has an advantage in terms of youth.
Ali has 8 wins, no losses and 2 knockouts. Guzman comes in with 12 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws and 6 knockouts.