Pérez Shuts Out Chilemba to Win WBA Continental Americas Belt – World Boxing Association

The cruiserweight division has a new regional king, and his rise shows no signs of slowing down. In the co-main event of Thursday night’s card at the Casino de Montreal, rising contender Lenar Pérez captured the WBA Continental Americas cruiserweight title after delivering a polished boxing display against seasoned veteran Isaac Chilemba. The victory came via the scorecards, reflecting complete control across the scheduled ten rounds.

Facing an opponent who has shared the ring with the sport’s elite and built a reputation for his remarkable durability, Pérez chose tactical discipline over reckless firepower. Rather than chasing a risky knockout that could have exposed him to the Malawian’s veteran savvy, the young contender imposed his rhythm from the opening bell, establishing the jab and dictating distance.

Round after round, Pérez’s physical strength, hand speed and freshness created what essentially became an offensive monologue. Chilemba, long admired for his toughness and ring IQ, found few answers beyond retreating behind a tight, defensive guard as the younger man steadily piled up points.

By the time the final bell sounded, there was little suspense left for the judges. All three officials turned in identical scorecards of 100-90, awarding Pérez a clean sweep over the veteran campaigner. Chilemba never managed to solve the distance or seriously trouble the new champion, a sign that time may finally be catching up with the once-battle-tested contender.

With this commanding performance, Lenar Pérez not only adds a prestigious belt under the banner of the World Boxing Association but also passes with distinction the kind of test that defeating a battle-hardened name like Chilemba represents. The showing strongly suggests he’s ready to move beyond prospect status and begin calling for bigger names in the 200-pound division.