Boxing season in Venezuela closes on December 13

Temporada boxística en Venezuela cierra el 13 de diciembre — On December 13 will take place the closing of the boxing season in Venezuela in Guárico State. Photo Juan Francisco Arias

On December 13 will take place the closing of the boxing season in Venezuela in Guárico State. The undercard is highlighted by the return to the ring of former WBA world champion Alys “La China” Sanchez (12-2-1, 4KO) from Aragua, after being defeated by Jackie Nava.

The opponent of the 122 WBA former interim world champion will be Claudia Munoz (1-0-0). The fight is scheduled to 6-round in super bantamweight. “I’m excited to come back. There is no easy opponent in boxing and I know that we will give a great show,” said Sanchez.

“I don’t feel intimidated. I know ‘China’ is a tough opponent, but I’m ready to face her,” said Claudia Muñoz.

The main fight of the night will be starred by Luis Alberto Zárraga and Jesús Vargas for the 122 lbs national title of 10 rounds. Both fighters claimed to be ready for the battle.

The promoters are Rafael Morón and Juan Contreras in together with the Guarico State regional Institute of sports.

Christmas tournament is the third boxing program that carried out in the last quarter of the year and expect to find new Gladiators who will fight a World Championship.