Jackie Nava retires as a winner

Source: Zanfer Promociones

02/10/2022

Jackie Nava retires as a winner

Jackie Nava W10 Gloria Yancaqueo ... In an emotional farewell, women's boxing legend Jackie Nava ended her professional career, defeating Argentina's Gloria Yancaqueo by unanimous decision, on a Zanfer Promociones show that took place in a packed Municipal Auditorium in Tijuana. Known as the "Aztec Princess" Nava ends up with a record of 40-4-4 with16 KOs. Age 42, Nava is a two-division champion, with a brief reign as WBA 118-pound champion and several reigns as WBC and/or WBA 122-pound champion. On Saturday, she showed she still has her rhythm and boxing skills against a brave rival who was difficult in the initial rounds. Yancaqueo (11-12-3, 3 KOs) had very good moments at close range, especially landing some right hands to Nava's face, and was able to cut off some of Nava's movements. But as the rounds progressed, Nava's dominance became clearer and broader. After ten rounds, Nava" won by unanimous decision. Nava ended her 22-year career being serenaded by a mariachi band.