Philippines, 02 Jul 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


AFTER STOPPING MEPRANUM IN 9TH, CUADRAS CALLS OUT 'CHOCOLATITO'


PhilBoxing.com




The Philippines No. 1 ranked flyweight Richie Mepranum has been mauled by unbeaten super flyweight champion Carlos Cuadras of Mexico who made his sixth successful defense of his world title in Los Mochis, Mexico on Sunday morning Manila Time.

Cuadras dominated the one-sided bout which was mercifully halted when the Filipino challenger quit on his stool at the start of round nine.

With the win, Cuadras improved to 35-0-1 with 27 knockouts and immediately called out unbeaten WBC flyweight champion and pound
for pound No. 1 Roman "Chocalatito" Gonzalez of Nicaragua who was earlier taken twelve round by chalenger McWiliams Arroyo who was beaten by a near shutout with two judges scoring the fight for "Chocolatito" 119-109 and the third judge turning in a 120-108 shutout.

Cuadras said "We want Chocolatito (unbeaten World flyweight king Roman Gonzalez) or El Gallo (unified flyweight titlist Juan Francisco Estrada."

Boxing Scene reoported "the title defense versus Menaprum (31-5-1, 8KOs) was viewed as a showcase bout on paper, proving to be even more lopsided in reality. The statement win for Cuadras came on the same night that Gonzalez - widely viewed as pound-for-pound the best boxer in the world - was forced to go 12 rounds for the first time in nearly 3 1/2 years in a decision win over Puerto Rico's McWilliams Arroyo in Inglewood, Calif.

Gonzalez won his fight by wide scores (119-109 twice and 120-108) but was left with swelling under his eye following the latest training camp that saw him struggle a bit to shrink down to the flyweight limit. He insisted after the win that he has at least one more fight left in him at 112-pounds, with many hoping for a rematch with Estrada, the last to take Gonzalez the distance which came in their Nov. '12 war at junior flyweight.

Estrada has since added two belts at flyweight, both of which came in an upset win over Brian Viloria in April '13. His career has since leveled off, although he too forced Menaprum to quit in the ring, stopping the Filipino boxer in 10 rounds two years ago almost to the day.

Cuadras had an even easier go of things, as he was pitching a shutout through four and eight rounds as revealed through WBC open scoring.

The fight was well in the bag for the unbeaten Mexican before Menaprum's corner decided it wasn't their guy's night in electing to stop the contest after eight lopsided rounds.

The win continues an impressive title run for the 27-year old Cuadras who is coming up on two years as a super flyweight champ dating back to his technical decision win over Srisasket Sor Rungvisai (39-4-1, 36KOS) in May '14. A rematch with the former titlist is likely in his future as the Thai boxer moved into the mandatory position following a 4th round stoppage of Jose Salgado last May.

Cuadras' first defense was a technical draw with Salgado, as their Sept. '14 clash ended on a headbutt inside of four rounds. He has since racked up five convincing victories, including Sunday's s impressive showing.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Sanman Boxing Presents Hard-Hitting Prospect Abubakar Yanon Set to Challenge for Philippine Boxing Federation Flyweight Title in Malungon, Sarangani Province
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • Boxing Returns to Tropicana Atlantic City, July 25
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 30 June 2025: Zurdo Outpoints Dorticos, Keeps WBA/WBO Cruiser Titles; Mbilli Stops Sulecki in 1; Wins by Kuroki, Wilder and Jake Paul
    By Eric Armit, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • IIEE Titans secured Finals in BPBL, IIEE Chessmasters retain on top level in Bundesliga
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • MARIO BARRIOS LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
    , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • CATTERALL AND EUBANK LAY THEIR 'CARDS ON THE TABLE' AHEAD OF MANCHESTER SHOWDOWN
    , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • Dumadag holds chess tourney
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • Manny Pacquiao's Case for the Greatest of All Time
    By Ace Freeman, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • DavNor Adventure Race 2025 set July 2
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Gumila rules Antipolo rapid chess tilt
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • FULL CIRCLE AT WILD CARD: Jhay Otamias’ Tribute to a Fighter and a Fanbase
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Vince Paras Wins by 4th Round KO Over Sarawut Thawornkham to Capture the IBF Pan Pacific Super Flyweight Title
    , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Team USA's Quest for Gold Set in Stone at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • SBA SEASON 2 DRAFT UNVEILS RISING STARS AND STRATEGIC MOVES AS TEAMS COMPLETE THEIR ROSTERS
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Filipino Elwin Retanal wins Saudi rapid chess meet
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Jake Paul Earns Boxing Legitimacy with Dominant Decision Over Julio Cesar Chávez Jr.
    By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Zurdo Ramirez Defends Cruiserweight Crowns with Unanimous Decision Over Dorticos
    By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Vince Paras Faces Sarawut Thawornkham Today at Venue 88 in Gensan
    , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • USA Elite High Performance Team Sets Sights on Gold at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Alekhine Nouri bags silver in blitz
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Paul vs. Chavez Jr: Can Julio Derail Jake Paul?
    By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • Dr. KO: Christian Mbilli Stops Maciej Sulecki in 1
    , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • GOLDEN BOY SIGNS UNDEFEATED MIDDLEWEIGHT BLUE-CHIP PROSPECT AMARI JONES
    , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • Paul vs. Chávez Jr. is a Go: All Fighters Make Weight in Anaheim Ahead of High-Stakes Bout
    , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • IIEE Chessmasters Overall Champion in the International Bundesliga with GM Joey Antonio
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 28 Jun 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.