Trinidad Remains Undefeated; Hiruta Defends Title
World champion Mizuki Hiruta continues her dominance, while Omar Trinidad faced significant challenges during a 360 Boxing Promotions event in Santa Ynez on Friday night.
Trinidad vs. Parra: A Tactical Battle
“It was an action-packed show,” remarked Trinidad after the fight.
Trinidad (19-0-2, 13 KOs) kept his unbeaten record intact via a narrow majority draw against Venezuela’s Lorenzo Parra (23-1-1, 17 KOs) at Chumash Casino, retaining the WBC Continental Americas featherweight title.
Early Rounds and Tactical Adjustments
From the get-go, Parra displayed quick and powerful punches. He took an early lead, especially with his right cross that landed frequently.
However, Trinidad proved to be remarkably resilient, absorbing Parra’s punches without much reaction. By the third round, Parra realized that knocking Trinidad out would not be simple against the fighter dubbed the “King of L.A.”
Momentum Shifts in the Ring
As the fight progressed, Trinidad started to time Parra’s movements effectively, landing significant blows, particularly with his left hook. Although he staggered Parra multiple times, the Venezuelan managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters traded punches without either establishing clear dominance. After 10 rounds and no knockdowns, one judge scored the bout 96-94 for Trinidad while two others called it 95-95, resulting in a majority draw. Trinidad preserves his title and remains undefeated.
Hiruta’s Continued Success
Mizuki “Mimi” Hiruta (9-0, 2 KOs) showcased her growing skillset against Mexico’s Naomy Cardenas (9-1, 2 KOs), winning by unanimous decision. Cardenas missed weight, preventing her from contesting for the title, but she aggressively attacked Hiruta in the opening round.
Hiruta’s Strength and Stamina
Despite Cardenas’s relentless approach, Hiruta demonstrated impressive natural strength and stamina. She effectively used her jab and quick combinations to keep Cardenas at bay, landing effective punches throughout the fight.
By the end of the 10 rounds, all judges scored the fight in Hiruta’s favor: two judges at 100-90 and one at 98-92, marking her fifth title defense. When asked about future opponents, Hiruta responded, “Anyone, anytime.”
Medina on a Tightrope
Lupe Medina claimed victory over Mexico’s Rubi Gutierrez by split decision in a closely monitored match. Despite Gutierrez’s early success with her left hook, Medina adjusted her strategy and capitalized on angles and movement to land effective combinations.
The fight concluded without knockdowns, with judges scoring it 77-75 and 80-72 for Medina, while one judge had it 77-75 for Gutierrez. “It was difficult,” Medina stated about her win.
