Fight card & results

Lenar Perez survived a fifth-round knockdown to stop Thabiso Mchunu in the eighth round and retain his WBA Continental Americas cruiserweight title. Perez responded by dropping the experienced South African before taking control, eventually flooring him again and forcing the referee to stop the contest at 1:12 of round eight.

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About this card

Lenar Perez defends his WBA Continental cruiserweight title against veteran Thabiso Mchunu at Casino de Montréal. Perez brings an unbeaten record and significant knockout power, while Mchunu offers far greater experience and has previously competed at world-title level. The matchup is an important test for Perez as he looks to continue his rise in the cruiserweight rankings against one of South Africa’s most seasoned contenders.