Experience Meets Youth as Matthysse Defends WBA Interim Crown Against Vázquez – World Boxing Association

Argentina’s Edith Soledad Matthysse will put her World Boxing Association (WBA) Interim Super Lightweight Championship on the line at the Coliseo Pedrín Zorrilla in San Juan, Puerto Rico, when she faces rising Mexican challenger Litzy Vázquez Ochoa in a compelling clash of generations. Matthysse enters the ring at 45 years old, while the hungry challenger is just 24.

A member of one of South America’s most respected boxing families, Matthysse brings decades of experience into another world title defense. Known as “La Itaka,” the Argentine veteran has built her career on ring savvy, relentless consistency, sound defensive fundamentals, and exceptional stamina that allows her to stay tactically disciplined deep into championship fights. To retain her title, she’ll look to establish her authority early, capitalize on counterpunching opportunities, and use her veteran experience to control the tempo throughout the contest.

Standing across from her will be a challenger nearly two decades younger. Vázquez arrives with the hunger, energy, and aggressive style that has become a trademark of Mexican boxing. Physically strong and relentlessly active, she thrives behind intelligent pressure, a tight guard, and a high punch output that often overwhelms her opponents. Her strategy is expected to be straightforward—press the action from the opening bell, force the fight at close range, attack the body, and turn the championship bout into a grueling battle of attrition.

Patience may ultimately determine the outcome. Matthysse cannot afford to become trapped along the ropes against the younger fighter’s relentless attacks, while Vázquez must avoid burning through her energy too early or risk walking into the veteran champion’s sharp counterpunches in the later rounds.