Mikiah Kreps made a statement to the 122-pound division.
The unbeaten contender defeated former titleholder Mayerlin Rivas by unanimous decision Friday night at the Seneca Niagara Hotel and Casino in Kreps’ hometown of Niagara Falls, New York. Scores were 79-73, 78-74, and 77-75 for Kreps, who improved to 9-0, 3 knockouts.
From the opening bell, Kreps attempted to walk down Rivas, who maintained her distance by utilizing her jab. Kreps increased her aggression the following round...