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Source: WBA
03/11/2026
Eveling Ortega W10 Alma Meraz. ... The Olof Palme Convention Center in Managua, Nicaragua saw Eveling “La Colocha” Ortega (14-5) reach the pinnacle of her career with a majority decision victory over Mexico’s Alma “La Leona” Meraz. The win brought Ortega the WBA interim light flyweight title. (Estefany Alegria Osorio holds the full WBA 108-pound championship]. The judges’ scorecards after ten rounds reflected the competitive nature of the bout. Two officials scored it 97-93 in favor of the hometown fighter, while the third judge had it even at 95-95, sealing Ortega’s victory to the delight of the local crowd. Meraz (12-5-2) looked to impose her aggressive Mexican-style pressure, cutting off the ring and targeting the body with tight hooks. Ortega, however, responded with a more tactical approach. She relied on superior footwork and mobility, countered with quick two- and three-punch combinations to the head, and used her left jab to escape dangerous exchanges whenever the visiting fighter attempted to trap her against the ropes. Down the stretch, fueled by the support of the crowd, Ortega picked up the pace in the center of the ring and traded punches at close quarters, securing the crucial rounds that ultimately swung the scorecards in her favor.