Antonio
Moran

–

Эрнесто
Меркадо

Moran scaled at the super lightweight limit of 140 pounds. He had a difficult weight cut. Moran has seven losses on his professional record. Moran has lost to Andy Cruz, Raymond Muratalla, and Devin Haney. Moran recently won against Mike Juan Williams. Moran is the defending champion. Moran's losses since 2018 have all come to either world champions or world title challengers. Moran handed rising contender Mekhonn Williams his first career loss. Moran is from Ciudad de Mexico. Moran is the reigning and defending WBO (Всемирная боксёрская организация) International Super Lightweight Champion. Moran has been in fights with champions and some of the best fighters. Moran has been knocked out by boxers rather than power punchers.

Mercado scaled at 139 pounds. Mercado suffered a torn rotator cuff that did not require surgery. Mercado has been out of the ring for more than 300 days. Mercado's fights have been organized by his father, Ernesto Senior. Mercado is fighting out of Pomona, California. Mercado has wins over Jason Velaz, Hank Lundy, Solisani, Andone Jeni, Jeremiah Nakathila, Hector Sarmiento, and Jose Pedraza. Only one of Mercado's opponents heard the final bell. Mercado has a perfect professional record of 17 fights, 17 victories with 16 by knockout. Mercado is undefeated. Mercado is a young, heavy-handed power puncher who can crack with both hands. Mercado has a 2-inch reach advantage over Moran. Mercado can land knockout power shots while fighting off the back foot.

The referee is Michael Morgano. The judges are Rudy Barragan, David Soliven, and Fernando Villarreal. Ernesto Mercado was declared the winner by knockout and remains undefeated. Mercado knocked Moran down with an uppercut in the sixth round. Mercado knocked out Moran with a right hand in the sixth round. The stoppage occurred at 2 minutes 37 seconds of round six.