WBC Female Light Flyweight Championship: Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata – A Fatal Clash

Get ready for one of the most exciting matches, featuring Lourdes Jarez, also known as Lulu Juarez. It is an all-or-nothing matchup for both fighters. Lourdes Juarez has to defend the belt in a high-stakes bout. Meanwhile, Nery Plata gets a shot to carry the WBC Female Light Flyweight Championship belt. Given the WBC belt on the stake, both the female light flyweight boxers are incredibly determined to win. Moreover, this title-defending WBC Women’s Light Flyweight Boxing match will be an iconic bout between contrasting fighting styles. As a result, fans are hugely awaiting the fight to start. We have given a detailed breakdown of both fighters, their backgrounds, and styles ahead of the game. It also includes a prediction for the possible outcome. Take a look at our detailed prediction below and pick your side. If you want more of such predictions and sports breakdowns, follow Bettingpremier.

What to Expect in the Upcoming Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata Title Defending Match?

The upcoming Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata clash presents two contrasting fighting styles, featuring Lulu Juarez and Nery Plata. Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions brings Plata against Juarez for the title-defending bout. As both fighters meet at the South Padre Island Convention Center, the high stakes pose questions about winning probability. Yesica Nery Plata and Lulu Juarez hold a similar boxing record. They are both tactical fighters who prefer to outbox their opponents with a low knockout ratio. If we look at Yesica Nery Plata, we can see her aggressive pressure fighting ability. Conversely, Lulu Juarez is an elusive boxer who has great ring intelligence. After all, both fighters are Mexican. This will make the upcoming WBC fight even more gripping and intense. So, we can expect a great action inside the ring, exchanging hard blows and impactful strikes. Get regular WBC boxing updates, exclusively from Bettingpremier.

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WBC Female Light Flyweight Title – A Quick Summary

The World Boxing Championship’s (WBC’s) Female Light Flyweight category is a prestigious boxing category for female boxers. It features female boxers weighing between 106 lbs and 110 lbs. WBC introduced the female light flyweight division in 2005. Several clashes occurred under this category, and there were several notable instances. One of such memorable bouts was Yesica Nery Plata’s unification bout against Kim Clavel. Plata’s fight against the former WBC champion was a notable super fight. Yesica Nery Plata casually beat Kim Clavel and swept the WBC title in 2023. This match shed light on her, making top sanctions look at her. After that, Yesica became an international Light Flyweight sensation. However, currently, Lourdes Juarez holds the WBC Light Flyweight belt. Consequently, Plata is scheduled to face Lulu Juarez in an upcoming battle. Be the first to know every latest boxing update and matchup details.

Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata – WBC Female Light Flyweight Title

Main Event: Yesica Nery Plata vs Lourdes Juarez

Date: October 18, 2025 (Saturday)

Time: 08:00 p.m. ET | 05:00 p.m. PT | 05:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)

Venue: The South Padre Island Convention Center.

Where Can I Watch the Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata Clash?

The Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata fight will occur in the next WBC Light Flyweight bout. This Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata fixture is scheduled on October 18, 2025. Fans are excited to watch the fight from the ring walk as it gets closer to the ring.

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Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata – Fight Card

Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata (WBC light flyweight title)

Omar Juarez vs Omar Rosario (super lightweight)

Desley Robinson vs Logan Holler (Robinson’s IBF and WBO middleweight titles)

Ronny Alvarez vs Bruno Pola (super middleweight)

Lourdes Juarez Stats and Bio

Nationality: Mexican

Age: 38

Height: 5’1½  “

Reach: 62 ½ “

Total Fights: 40

Record: 38-4-1 (5 Knockouts)

Yesica Nery Plata Stats and Bio

Nationality: Mexican

Age: 31

Height: 5’3″

Reach: N/A

Total Fights: 32

Record: 30-2-0 (3 Knockouts)

Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata – A Detailed Preview

Lourdes Juarez

a)   Emergence Into Boxing

Her amateur career significantly shaped Lourdes Juárez’s formative years. She mainly drew inspiration from her elder sister, Mariana Juárez, a boxer and former champion. Juarez had a strong amateur foundation before turning professional in 2013. It allowed her to cultivate a great skillset as she fought in numerous state and national bouts. Her sister, Mariana Juárez, is a multi-divisional women’s world champion. As a result, Lourdes had a solid boxing background. She fought under her sister’s guidance for most of the time. It provided her with a positive, courageous, and supportive environment for her development. Eventually, Lourdes Juarez entered professional boxing in 2013 against Gabriela Martinez. She earned a knockout victory in her very first match. Juarez continued two more wins by UD until her first loss. She lost consecutively in her 4th and 5th professional bouts. However, she still rose against her initial setbacks.

b)   WBC Belt Status

Lourdes Juarez slowly asserted her dominance in the Light Flyweight category. After her initial setbacks, she stood firm against the obstacles, reflecting her resilience and strong mentality. In November 2024, she won the vacant WBC Light Flyweight Title. She fought against Yesenia Gómez and won unanimously. Successively, Juarez defended her title on March 7, 2025, with a ninth-round technical knockout. It demonstrated her ability to hold on to her title with remarkable resilience and determination. Moreover, she ranks well among various critics and magazines in the female Light Flyweight Category. It shows her growing dominance in the category. Looking ahead, Lourdes Juarez is set to defend her title against the strategic boxer, Yesica Nery Plata. The title defense bout will occur on October 18, 2025, at MVP Prospects 16 in South Padre Island, Texas. This marks her U.S. debut fight, making her way into the American audience. 

Yesica Nery Plata

a)   Formative Years

Yesica Plata had always been a tactical fighter inside the ring. She had been immersed in boxing since childhood. Her father was a boxer who sparred with legends like Marco Antonio Barrera and Ricardo Lopez. Impressed by her father’s boxing skills, she wanted to get trained. Eventually, her father trained Plata and sculpted her early career. She debuted in professional boxing in July 2011. Plata fought against Estrella Valverde in her first professional fight and won decisively. Soon, in October 2011, she followed up with a TKO victory against Yazmin Marin. These initial victories have placed her in a reputable position as a boxer. She demonstrated her resilience and ability to win by decision constantly. Moreover, she also flexed her exceptional ring intelligence and control. In short, Yesica Nery Plata’s early matches showed her strong potential. Her mental resilience and tactical brilliance were clearly visible.

b)   Pro Boxing Prominence

After her debut victory, she continued to win numerous bouts, mainly by decision. Plata maintained a 15-match winning streak continuously. She nearly made a record in the category. However, she faced a defeat from Esmeralda Moreno in her 16^th bout by decision. Yet, this defeat added more strength to her as she quickly rebounded. Again, she had a six-match winning streak and lost in her 23^rd bout for the second time. This time, she lost her shot at the WBC Light Flyweight Title. Nevertheless, she never quit. Yesica Nery Plata continued to get up and run relentlessly towards the championship. She beat Yésica Bopp and Kim Clavel successively and won both WBC and WBA titles. Now, she will meet Lourdes Juarez on October 18, 2025. Yesica Nery Plata is so determined to take her chance against Loudes Juarez.

Boxing Records So Far

Let’s look at both boxers’ professional records ahead of the Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata fight.

a)  Lourdes Juarez

No	Outcome	Opponent	Method	Date
43	Win	Mirna Sanchez	TKO	March 7, 2025
42	Win	Yesenia Gomez	UD	November 29, 2024
41	Win	Jimenez Ramirez	UD	May 24, 2024
40	Win	Mayela Perez	UD	October 20, 2023
39	Loss	Asley Gonzalez Macias	SD	March 25, 2023
38	Loss	Asley Gonzalez Macias	MD	October 1, 2022
37	Win	Debora Vanesa Gomez	UD	June 4, 2022
36	Win	Luz Elena Aguilar	UD	November 12, 2021
35	Win	Diana Fernandez	SD	July 16, 2021
34	Win	Guadalupe Martínez Guzmán	UD	December 12, 2020
33	Win	Kandy Sandoval	MD	September 11, 2020
32	Win	Celeste Belén González	UD	November 9, 2019
31	Win	Alondra Prado	UD	July 27, 2019
30	Win	Leiryn Flores	TKO	March 9, 2019
29	Win	Kandy Sandoval	UD	December 8, 2018
28	Win	Gabriela Sanchez	UD	October 13, 2018
27	Win	Jacky Calvo	SD	May 26, 2018
26	Win	Linda Contreras	UD	March 24, 2018
25	Win	Diana Fernández	SD	November 4, 2017
24	Win	Cecilia Santoscoy	UD	September 2, 2017
23	Win	Anahí Torres	UD	July 1, 2017
22	Win	Karina Fernández	UD	March 25, 2017
21	Win	Noemi Bosques	TKO	December 3, 2016
20	NC	Yesenia Gómez	NC	September 24, 2016
19	Win	Guadalupe Bautista	UD	August 13, 2016
18	Win	Suri Tapia	SD	May 28, 2016
17	Win	Marlen Sandoval	UD	March 26, 2016
16	Win	Vianey Ortega	UD	January 23, 2016
15	Win	Jazmin González	SD	December 12, 2015
14	Draw	Rebeca Castro	UD	October 17, 2015
13	Win	Yanely Ceja Hernández	UD	August 22, 2015
12	Win	Celeste Belén González	UD	May 30, 2015
11	Win	Adriana Joselyn Valdes	UD	April 25, 2015
10	Win	Edith Flores	TKO	March 21, 2015
9	Win	Adriana Joselyn Valdes	UD	January 24, 2015
8	Win	Jacky Calvo	SD	November 1, 2014
7	Win	Elizabeth Muñoz Guadarrama	UD	August 23, 2014
6	Win	Edith Flores	UD	June 14, 2014
5	Loss	Brisa Hernández	SD	April 26, 2014
4	Loss	Jazmin Ortega	TKO	February 8, 2014
3	Win	Yanely Ceja Hernández	UD	January 11, 2014
2	Win	Carolina Garcia	UD	November 23, 2013
1	Win	Gabriela Martinez	KO	October 26, 2013

b)  Yesica Nery Plata

No	Outcome	Opponent	Method	Date
32	Win	Sarah Bormann	SD	December 16, 2023
31	Win	Kim Clavel	UD	January 13, 2023
30	Win	Yésica Bopp	SD	March 11, 2022
29	Win	Sandra Robles	UD	September 12, 2020
28	Win	Edith Flores	UD	June 20, 2020
27	Win	Barbara Munoz	UD	August 10, 2019
26	Win	Alondra Garcia	UD	March 9, 2019
25	Win	Nancy Franco	UD	August 4, 2018
24	Win	Silvia Torres	SD	April 14, 2018
23	Loss	Kenia Enríquez	UD	November 18, 2017
22	Win	Maria Magdalena Rivera	UD	October 14, 2017
21	Win	Delia Lopez	UD	May 27, 2017
20	Win	Jazmin Ortega	UD	October 8, 2016
19	Win	Jasseth Noriega	UD	July 2, 2016
18	Win	Yanely Ceja Hernandez	RTD	April 9, 2016
17	Win	Anahi Torres	UD	February 13, 2016
16	Loss	Esmeralda Moreno	UD	August 1, 2015
15	Win	Guadalupe Ramirez	UD	November 22, 2014
14	Win	Ana Cristina Vargas	UD	June 28, 2014
13	Win	Maria Salinas	UD	February 22, 2014
12	Win	Alejandra Lopez	UD	November 30, 2013
11	Win	Jasseth Noriega	UD	August 10, 2013
10	Win	Yesenia Martinez Castrejon	UD	July 6, 2013
9	Win	Ivoon Rosas	UD	February 23, 2013
8	Win	Guadalupe Ramirez	TKO	November 24, 2012
7	Win	Kareli Lopez	SD	September 1, 2012
6	Win	Guadalupe Bautista	UD	July 7, 2012
5	Win	Ibeth Zamora Silva	SD	April 21, 2012
4	Win	Viridiana Ramos	SD	February 18, 2012
3	Win	Kandy Sandoval	UD	November 19, 2011
2	Win	Yazmin Marin	TKO	October 21, 2011
1	Win	Estrella Valverde	MD	July 9, 2011

Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata – WBC Female Light Flyweight Fight

Lourdes “Lulu” Juarez will fight against Yesica Nery Plata under the WBC Light Flyweight title. This Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata match will be on October 18, 2025.

Yesica Nery Plata’s Previous Fights

Yesica Nery Plata had previously held the WBC Female Light Flyweight title. She beat Kim Clavel and held the unified WBC and WBA Light Flyweight title by UD. Nery Plata showed her willingness to exchange blows and land effective body shots. She landed consistent combinations and used her right jab effectively. Kim Clavel’s face was swollen and bruised by the end, showing Plata’s aggression. Similarly, Plata fought against Sarah Bormann to defend her title on December 16, 2025. She successfully defended her title via split decision. But still, it was a hard-fought battle for Plata. She showed a whole new range of determination and resilience to protect her title. Her speed enabled her to close Bormann decisively. Considering the fact that her previous fights were two years ago, she might struggle with her current form. Hence, Plata will have difficulties in the Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata fight.

Lourdes Juárez’s Previous Fights

Lourdes Juarez defended her WBC title in her last fight against Mirna Sanchez. She won by a technical knockout in the ninth round. Juárez earned a stoppage with her exceptional fighting skills throughout the fight. Sanchez showed bravery but couldn’t withstand Juarez’s dominating ring excellence. Previously, Lourdes defeated Yesenia via UD on November 29, 2024. It was a great addition to her winning streak lately. She defeated Yesenia Gomez via UD at the Arena Quintana Roo in Chetumal, Mexico. It was the match in which she earned the vacant WBC light flyweight championship. Both fighters showcased determination. But still, Juarez’s accuracy was the standout factor that made her win. Ultimately, the fight extended for ten rounds, earning her the title via unanimous decision. Similarly, she fought against Cristina Jimenez Ramirez on May 24, 2024. Over the scheduled rounds, Juarez controlled the ring and won unanimously.

Yesica Nery Plata’s Fighting Style

Yesica Nery Plata constantly moves forward and shows interest in exchanging strikes. She also applies relentless pressure on her opponents. With her high-speed punches and high-output punches, Plata keeps her opponents reactive. It allows her to maintain a continuous proactive stance. She also connects punches into effective and creative combinations. Particularly, she uses her right jabs to set up attacks more often. She also incorporates effective body shots to drain her opponents’ stamina. As a result, it will lower her opponents’ defenses, opening more knockdown opportunities. Let’s see how she performs in the upcoming Lourdes Juarez vs Yesica Nery Plata fight.

Lourdes Juárez’s Fighting Style

Lourdes Juarez has great ring control, outstanding movement, and tactical footwork. As a strategic boxer, Juarez moves gracefully inside the ring. She also has the adaptability to adjust her style depending on various opponents. Above all, she can switch her stance mid-fight between orthodox and southpaw. This alone gives her a great edge to win in this match. Moreover, her tendency to move in and out of the range allows her to land quick shots. However, she might feel tired and have psychological weakness as her last match was three years ago. Hence, her chance to win is still uncertain.

The Pick: Lourdes Juarez via UD.