Matthysse At Age 45, Becomes Interim WBA Champion

By Gabriel F. Cordero

Experienced former world champion Soledad Matthysse (21-16-1, 4 KOs), 45, defeated undefeated favorite female star Samantha Worthington (12-1, 7 KOs), 30, by technical knockout in the ninth round for the interim WBA super lightweight world championship at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on the undercard of Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn II.

Worthington was outmatched by Matthysse’s vast experience, resources, and will to win. With immense pressure and a relentless attack...