Brazilian boxer Bia Ferreira beat Frenchwoman Licia Bourdesa on points in her first defense of the IBF (International Boxing Federation) belt, in a ten-round fight in the lightweight category (up to 61 kg) held this Saturday (14) in Monte Carlo, in the Principality of Monaco.
Bia had won the world title in April, by knocking out Argentine Yanina Lescano.
Olympic silver medalist at the Tokyo Games and bronze medalist in Paris, the 32-year-old boxer said goodbye to amateur boxing in France to now dedicate herself solely to professional boxing.
In the professional category, where she debuted in November 2022, she is undefeated, with six fights and six wins.
“It was a very good fight. I’m still getting into the professional rhythm, it’s one step at a time. I know I can dominate this category, I’ll dominate and get better and better. I’ll face anyone. Fighters in the category, get ready”, said the boxer after the fight.
