The World Boxing Association (WBA) world super flyweight champion, Nataly Delgado from Panama, had her first face-to-face meeting with her opponent, Venezuelan Yoselin Fernández, ahead of her title defense this Saturday at the Crowne Plaza Convention Center in the city of Managua, Nicaragua. Yesterday, at the Crown Plaza By IHG, the promotional press conference for the event was held for what will be this Saturday's fight. Delgado reiterated that she is ready to put her crown on the line and defend it successfully, and then think about her next challenge. "The ultimate goal is to secure a fight with the regular champion, but we are taking it one step at a time," Delgado stated. For today, Friday, at 11 in the morning (Panama time), the official weigh-in ceremony is scheduled, where both boxers must not exceed 115 pounds. This will be Delgado's second title defense. She conquered the WBA world 115-pound title on July 18, 2025, in the city of Panama when she defeated the Mexican and former world champion Maribel Ramírez by unanimous decision. You may be interested The dispute for the last spots to the World Cup 2026 begins March 26, 2026 World Champion Nataly Delgado makes weight for defense March 26, 2026 José 'Coto' Córdoba ensures he has worked hard to be in the World Cup March 26, 2026 Laguna Premium Boxing will prioritize the prospect development March 26, 2026 Rams' receiver Puka Nacua is being sued March 26, 2026 For her first title defense, she fought on Saturday, December 6, 2025, when she defeated the Mexican Arlenn Sánchez by unanimous decision in the main event of the fight held in the city of Santiago, Veraguas province. For the fight this Saturday, the Panamanian boxer will present with a record of 19 wins, 7 losses, and 5 knockouts, while Fernández has a record of 16 wins, 7 losses, and 9 knockouts. It should be noted that Fernández was supposed to be Delgado's opponent in her first title defense, but due to visa issues, the fight could not be held in Panama.
