By Gabriel F. Cordero
The Mexican prospect, “Super Güerito de Tepito,” achieved a victory against his compatriot Oswaldo Morales (3-4, 2 KOs) at the San Juan de La Barrera Olympic Gymnasium in Mexico City.
Juan Pérez (3-0, 0 KOs) had an impressive entrance to the ring, accompanied by mariachis, wearing a sombrero and traditional Mexican attire, which was seen by thousands of fans on the television broadcast.
The humble child icon of the legendary Tepito neighborhood in Mexico City maintained his distance, exchanging combinations of punches and staying out of the danger zone. At times, Morales invited him to brawl in the center of the ring, exchanging blows, and at certain moments, the fans booed the fight.
In the fifth round, the referee called the fighters’ attention to the fact that they should continue boxing, and in the sixth round, there was a more intense exchange, with Morales inviting “Super Güerito” to brawl.
The judges awarded the victory to Super Guerito Pérez by unanimous decision with scores of 58-56, 58-56, and 59-55.
