Colombian WBA super bantamweight interim champion Liliana Palmera (23-11-3, 15 KO’s) will defend her Crown for the first time against former world champion Venezuelan Alys “La China” Sanchez (13-2-1, 4 KO’s) on Friday, February 6 at the coliseum Mario León Guzman in Cereté, Department of Cordoba in Colombia.

Sánchez is scheduled to arrive on Monday to Colombia and on Tuesday she will make a press conference at the Rafael Milanés Library of Cerete.

Palmera who managed to become the fourth Colombian world champion last October 24, 2014 in Barranquilla defeating Ana Lozano in her tenth attempt, has frequently stated that she is in boxing for her two children, Javier of 9 and Natalia of 8 years.

According to Palmera, she trains in the road at 4 in the morning and then at 4 in the afternoon trains in the Gym located in Santa Fe, Monteria.

“Being a world champion is a great recognition but I need to win this fight and keep on defending my Crown to give my family a better life. When a won the title I did not come back to rest, I went back to the gym because my obstacles are big and I need to give my best,” said Palmera.

Alys Sanchez is trained by Juan Gonzalez and Liliana Palmera by Elías Pastrana Ramos who are aware this fight is crucial to both boxers’ careers. For Sanchez it means to conquer the world title again and for Palmera, to reaffirm her champion status and better opportunities for her family.

“I have prepared very well for this fight to become world champion again. I am going to the champion’s house but I am optimistic because I always fight out of my country, so my heart and my strength are with me in the ring on each fight night with my fans and Venezuela boxing lovers” said Sánchez.