Final evening in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, in his homeland of Mexico, former WBC super-featherweight champion Miguel Berchelt picked up a win, this in his first battle in virtually a full yr. The 33-year-old stopped a sport Edixon Perez of Venezuela, who stayed on his stool after a reasonably hectic and punishing round-even.
Former Champ Ends 12 months-Lengthy Layoff in Model
Berchelt, who figures to have loads left to supply, improved to 42-3(38) with the nook retirement win. Perez, in the meantime, falls to 30-13-1(24).
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It was a reasonably good battle, with some good motion, however Berchelt was virtually all the time the person in cost, the fighter who was bossing issues. And Berchelt had a veritable military of Mexican greats cheering him on as he fought, this as legends Julio Cesar Chavez, Erik Morales, Carlos Zarate, Alfonso Zamora, Jhonny Gonzalez, Jose Luis Castillo, and Christian Mijares, amongst others, sat at ringside.
The battle topped a card that paid tribute to former WBC president, the late Jose Sulaiman. After choosing up his newest win, Berchelt was handed a commemorative Reynosa championship belt. Now, can Berchelt, who has given us some nice fights throughout his profession, win a legit belt as his comeback continues?
Can Berchelt Rise Once more at 135 Kilos?
Berchelt, now campaigning as a light-weight, thrilled us big-time earlier in his profession when he went to battle with Miguel Roman, Francisco Vargas, and Oscar Valdez. Now the winner of his final 4 bouts, possibly Berchelt may give us some extra particular motion, beginning in 2026. Can Berchelt win a world title at 135 kilos, this by beating the likes of Raymond Muratalla (who should face Andy Cruz subsequent), Tank Davis, or Shakur Stevenson? Can Berchelt get himself the large alternative to battle both world champion?
