Bermúdez Makes First WBA Title Defense Against Alegría – World Boxing Association

Argentine champion Evelin “La Princesita” Bermúdez will make the first defense of her WBA Light Flyweight World Championship this Saturday at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, where she will face dangerous Mexican challenger Estefany Alegría in a matchup fueled by the longstanding boxing rivalry between Argentina and Mexico.

Bermúdez enters the bout backed by extensive championship experience and a skill set that has made her one of the division’s standout fighters. The Argentine titleholder possesses excellent hand speed, a sharp left jab, and the footwork necessary to dictate distance and tempo throughout a fight.

“La Princesita” understands that the key to retaining her black-and-gold belt will be maintaining her composure, boxing laterally, and countering with precision whenever Alegría attempts to close the gap.

Alegría, meanwhile, arrives with plenty of ambition and the warrior mentality that has long defined Mexican boxing. A physically strong and durable competitor, she thrives on constant pressure and rarely gives her opponents a moment to breathe.

From the opening round, the challenger is expected to press forward aggressively, cut off the ring, and force Bermúdez into exchanges at close range. Alegría’s strategy will likely focus on attacking the body early in an effort to reduce the champion’s mobility as the fight moves into the second half.

The key to the fight will be who succeeds in imposing the pace.

If Bermúdez can control the action from long range, manage the timing, and consistently make her opponent miss, she will put herself in a strong position to retain her title on the scorecards. However, if Alegría is able to break through the Argentine’s defense and land her heavier shots on the inside, the possibility of a new champion emerging at 108 pounds becomes very real.