The WBA Women’s Championships Committee ordered a mandatory flyweight title bout between champion Gabriela Alaniz (pictured) of Argentina and the official challenger of the category, Jacky Calvo of M exico (21-8-2).  In Alaniz’s case, she won the belt on April 27, 2024 and for that reason, the WBA wants her next mandatory fight should take place no later than August 27th of this year. A thirty-day period to negotiate the fight is already in process since last May 4th when it was communicated to the parties and it will end next June 4th.  In case no agreement is reached by June 4th, or if any of the parties refuses to negotiate, the WBA may call for a purse bid with a split of 75% for the champion and 25% for the challenger.

 

PRIOR BOXINGTALK COVERAGE

 

MAY 1, 2024 ... In a very close fight that took place last weekend at the Save Mart Arena in Fresno, California, Argentina's Gabriela “La Chucky” Alaniz became the new WBO, WBC and WBA flyweight champion, defeating Marlen Esparza of the United States by split decision. This was a rematch, with the first fight being won by Esparza last July via majority decision. Like their first battle, there were ten rounds full of action. On this occasion, Alaniz landed the best punches and emerged win a split decision win, overcoming a 98-92 card in Esparza's favor with tallies of 97-93 and 96-94. Alaniz is now a two-time champion with a 15-1 record, but this time holds three of the four major titles. Esparza left the ring with a record of 14-2, with 1 knockout.