MVP Prospects 16 Juarez vs Nery

Date
Sat 18th October 2025 (UTC)
Sat 18th October 2025 (Local)

Timestamp
2025-10-18T20:00:00

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20:00:00 UTC

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League
Boxing

Season
2025

Round
115

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South Padre Island Convention Center

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MVP Prospects 16 takes place on Saturday, 18 October 2025, at the South Padre Island Convention Center in Texas, and will stream live on DAZN. The card is headlined by Lourdes “La Pequeña Lulu” Juárez defending her WBC light flyweight title against former unified champion Yesica Nery Plata.

Juárez enters with a record of 38-4 and five knockouts. The Mexican veteran is known for her volume punching, consistent pressure, and championship experience. She captured the vacant WBC belt in late 2024 and made a successful defense in March 2025, stopping Mirna Sánchez in the ninth round. Juárez is active, durable, and confident, aiming to strengthen her hold at 108 pounds.

Nery Plata, 30-2 with three knockouts, returns to the ring after a nearly two-year layoff. The skilled technician from Mexico City previously held both the WBA and WBC titles before losing them due to inactivity. Plata is a composed counterpuncher with sharp timing and good movement, though the main question will be how quickly she can regain her rhythm after the long break.

The matchup presents a classic contrast of styles: Juárez’s relentless pressure and activity against Plata’s precision and defensive craft. Juárez will try to push the pace and make it a high-output fight, while Plata will look to control distance and pick her moments with counter shots. Conditioning could be key, especially if the fight goes deep into the later rounds.

Most observers see this as a close contest with championship experience on both sides. Juárez’s recent activity gives her a slight edge, but if Plata finds her timing early, she has the tools to reclaim a world title. Expect a technical and competitive twelve-round bout that likely goes to the judges’ scorecards.