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Panamanian Boxer Fights for World Title Today

Panamanian Ricardo Núñez fights for the interim WBC lightweight title against Cuban Jadier Herrera in Germany. A historic moment for Panamanian boxing.


Panamanian Boxer Fights for World Title Today

Panamanian boxer Ricardo Núñez faces Cuban Jadier Herrera this afternoon for the interim WBC lightweight title in the city of Oberhausen, Germany. The fight is scheduled to begin around 3:00 p.m., Panama time, and is part of a high-level international event at the Rudolf Weber Arena. Núñez, 32 years old with a record of 26-7 (22 KO), will seek to become the 31st world champion in the history of Panamanian boxing against a young and powerful rival who has accumulated 17 victories, 15 by knockout. The National Government and SENAFRONT, the institution to which Núñez belongs, have expressed their support for the boxer, who is trying to crown years of sacrifice and preparation with a world title. The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN, a platform that will bring the entire fight card to Panama and Latin America.