On May 23 (May 24 Japan time), the IBF World Super Flyweight title bout took place as the main event of a Bxstrs Promotions show at Gimnasio Marcelino Gonzalez in Zacatecas, Mexico.
The fight was a title decider between the IBF No. 3 ranked Wilibaldo Garcia (Mexico, 22 wins [13 KOs], 5 losses, 2 draws, 1 no contest) and No. 4 ranked Rene Callisto (Mexico, 23 wins [9 KOs], no losses, 1 draw), as the No. 1 and No. 2 spots were vacant.
Garcia emerged victorious via a unanimous decision after 12 rounds, becoming the new world champion.
The two fighters previously faced each other on December 21 last year at Twin Messe Shizuoka in Japan, where the bout ended in a draw. In this rematch, Garcia once again launched an aggressive offense with hooks from both hands, while Callisto stood his ground and responded in kind, making for an intense slugfest from the early rounds.
As the fight entered the middle rounds, it seemed that Callisto’s repeated left hooks to the body began to take effect, slowing Garcia’s movements. However, Garcia refused to fade. He revived his momentum, ramped up the pressure, and launched a dynamic offensive. With relentless fighting spirit and stamina, he closed the gap on Callisto.
Both fighters exchanged heavy blows until the final bell, but Garcia edged ahead with his higher work rate.
The official scores were a split decision: 116-112 and 115-113 for Garcia, and 115-113 for Callisto.
Garcia, who turned professional at the age of 27, began his career with a rough record of 1 win, 3 losses, and 1 no contest. He made a remarkable comeback, and in his 8th year as a pro, at age 35, he captured his first world title.
Both camps have informed the IBF of their intention to participate in a title eliminator and have already entered negotiations to make the bout happen. However, as of the negotiation deadline of May 15 (May 16 Japan time), no agreement has been reported.
Garcia, who made his professional debut at the age of 27 and captured his first world title in his 8th year as a pro at 35, is truly an inspiration for late starters in boxing!
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