WBC Champion Carina "La Reina" Moreno dominated Maylea Perez in a four round tune up fight at the HP Pavilion in San Jose CA on thursday night. From the opening round, Moreno graciously countered Perez with great speed and accurate punches as she improved to (17-0, 5KO's).
Carina also won the second edition of Goossen Tutor Promotion's "You Be The Judge" where the fans choose who was the best performer of the four round bouts. Moreno in return earned an extra $500 bonus along with a trophy presented by Hall of Fame trainer Angelo Dundee.
Look for Moreno to be back in action April 17, 2008 at the Tachi Palace Casino where she will defend her title against an opponent TBA.
"La Reina" has also signed to fight June 13th on a pay-per-view event (10 PM/ET-8 PM/MT), presented by Fresquez Productions, Inc., live from Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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