Litzy Vazquez Dethrones Edith Soledad Matthysse to Capture WBA Crown

Mexico's Litzy Vazquez Ochoa defeated Argentine veteran Edith Soledad Matthysse by majority decision (scores of 98-92, 98-92, and 95-95) to claim the interim WBA super lightweight (140 lbs) championship in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The ten-round bout saw Vazquez dominate with relentless pressure, high punch output, and effective body hooks, while Matthysse relied on experience and counter-punching. The victory marks a significant title change in women's boxing at 140 pounds.