In their WBA World Light Flyweight title fight this Saturday night in Toronto, Canada, Jessica Haghighat Joo defeated Maria Guadalupe Bautista.
With scorecards of 99/91, 98/92, and 96/94, the home fighter prevailed by unanimous decision following a battle in which she had to exert a great deal of effort to outwork the Mexican and secure this crucial victory for her career.
Haghighat Joo faced a formidable opponent who planned to use force to preserve her reign, so she had to be astute. The native knew how to hit and move out to take advantage as the rounds progressed, and she employed her motions skillfully in the arena.
After making her professional debut in 2022, the 29-year-old fighter went on to win the world title in her fourth fight. But, despite exerting every effort to win, Bautista was unable to meet her objective and lost the title. She has currently recorded 23 victories, 12 defeats, 2 draws, and 6 knockouts.
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