Venezuelan boxing has a new world champion | Other Sports 123

Rubén Darío Sánchez / @factor_combate

The boxer from Anzoátegui state, Ender Luces seized this Wednesday in Brisbane, Australia the Junior World Belt of the International Boxing Federation (IBF). After winning a split decision over local Dana Coolwell.

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Luces adds his first belt as a professional in the super featherweight and extends his undefeated record to 17-0, 14KO. In a fierce fight, where Ender sought to finish the actions in the first rounds but the Australian boxer had a defensive power that would make the result of the confrontation known on the cards (97-93/ 96-94/ 93-97).

For its part, the Creole boxer’s team was happy with the result of a great effort. Also, they commented “It is an important victory that adds to the record of this great athlete, makes his potential and his prominent future very clear.”

Now, the 21-year-old Venezuelan He will have tough challenges and great demands on this new path that he will face as the highest benchmark in the 59 kg youth category.

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