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Mizuki "Mimi" Hiruta Wins at Thunder Studios and More Results
All Photos by Al Applerose
Written by Uppercut Magazine staff
Three top female boxers bludgeoned their way to victory using different means.
WBO super fly titlist Mizuki “Mimi” Hiruta (10-0, 2 Kos) led the way battering Mexico’s Gloria Gallardo (16-4-3) with speed and precision for a 10-round unanimous decision victory on Saturday Nov. 22, at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, Calif.
It was Hiruta’s fourth consecutive title defense in one year since signing with 360 Boxing Promotions a year ago.
Hiruta has quickly become a fan favorite in Southern California with her fiery pink hair and acrobatic celebrations. The Japanese native has made adjustments since working with famed trainer Manny Robles.
The happy-go-lucky Hiruta who prefers to go by the name “Mimi” trains in Los Angeles along with Lupe “Baby Faced Assassin” Medina. Both are polished under the guidance of Robles who has become the trainer of choice by many top female prizefighters.
Medina (12-0, 3 Kos) made quick work of her foe Lillian Almaraz (2-5) who had a year ago posed problematic a year ago in a match that ended in a majority decision. This time Medina connected with a left hook to the chin in the second round to end the match.
Iyana “Right Hook Roxy” Verduzco also saw action and was matched against world title challenger Maria Salinas of Mexico in a super bantam clash.
Verduzco, who is trained by Gloria Alvarado, used her years of elite amateur experience to manipulate and dominate the exchanges behind a laser right jab. Roxy, as she is known, is a southpaw with speed and agility and knows when and how to attack and defend. Even against a former world title challenger like Salinas the Los Angeles fighter was able to control every round on her way to a unanimous decision victory.
Other bouts
Abel Mejia (10-0, 7 Kos) knocked out Jason Buenaobra (10-13-3) in the second round with a blizzard of blows in their lightweight fight.
Super bantam Adan Palma (14-0, 9 Kos) knocked out Judy Flores (14-6) with a body shot in the second round of their super bantam match.
Diego Aviles (5-0) beat Lito Dante (21-16-4) by decision after six rounds in a super fly fight.
Super feather Alejandro Alvarado (3-0) beat Billy Timmons (3-1) by decision after four rounds.
Diego Dominguez (4-1) defeated Abraham Morales (3-1) by majority decision after four rounds in a super feather match.
Keon Merlo (2-0-1) beat Chrystopher Franco (1-1) by decision after four rounds in a lightweight fight.
Mario Zamora (1-0) knocked out Nesly Trezile (1-5) in the first round of a super feather bout.
Mizuki Hiruta proved hard to hit even against Mexico's aggressive Gloria Gallardo.
Hiruta's right hook counter does damage to Gallardo during inside fighting.
Hiruta's right jab kept Gallardo at a distance.
Hiruta has hand raised by referee Thomas Taylor as she wins and retains WBO super fly world title.
Lupita Medina knocked down Lillian Almaraz in the second round.
Medina wins by knockout and has hand raised by referee Thomas Taylor.
Roxy Verduzco out-boxed Mexico's Maria Salinas to win by unanimous decision in their super bantam clash.
Roxy Verduzco and team after win at Thunder Studios.
Abel Mejia overwhelmed Jason Buenaobra in the second round.
Promoter Tom Loeffler with prize prospect Abel Mejia after his knockout win.
Undefeated featherweight contender Omar Trinidad attended the fight at Thunder Studios. Just as a fan this time.
Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach attended fights in support of fighters who train at Wild Card Boxing Gym.
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