Bia Ferreira is world boxing champion (Photo: Instagram)
In the co-main event of Spaten Fight Night 2, Bia Ferreira defended her International Boxing Federation (IBF) lightweight title for the third time. The Brazilian faced Uruguayan Maira Moneo and used all her experience to win by unanimous decision.
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At 32, the Bahia native has already won silver at the Tokyo Olympics and bronze in Paris. Now, with this latest triumph, she maintains her undefeated record with eight wins and no losses as a professional.
Bia Ferreira dominates Maira Bueno and keeps her belt after 10 rounds
In the first round, Beatriz Ferreira controlled the center of the ring and landed the best strikes, while the Uruguayan was still trying to find her footing. In the second round, the fight picked up intensity, with both fighters using a lot of movement and striking at close range.
In the third round, Maira Bueno came back more aggressive, landing strong crosses and imposing her combinations. However, in the fourth, Beatriz responded with more force and even rocked her opponent.
From the fifth to sixth rounds, the Uruguayan showed signs of fatigue, while the Brazilian picked up the pace, sped up her counterattacks, and dodged her attacks. In the seventh, Beatriz slowed down, ceded the center of the ring, and began controlling the action. In the eighth, she regained her momentum, gained confidence, and used accurate counterattacks, luring her opponent with her guard down.
In the penultimate round, Maira still managed to land a good straight punch that pushed the Brazilian against the ropes, but Beatriz used her experience with clinches and movement until landing a left cross that unbalanced her opponent in the final stretch.
In the tenth and final round, the Uruguayan needed a knockout to win and went for it, even though she was exhausted. Beatriz, however, responded with precision with counterattacks and controlled the fight until the final bell.
After ten rounds, the Brazilian was declared the winner by unanimous decision, retaining her International Boxing Federation (IBF) belt.
What a picture! Bia Ferreira and Uruguayan Maira Moneo fight for the world title at Spaten Fight Night 2! pic.twitter.com/KQJ2hHwvvg
— ge (@geglobe) September 28, 2025
SPATEN FIGHT NIGHT 2 Results
Order date: September 27th, 2025
Local News: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Acelino Popó Freitas derrotou Wanderlei Silva by disqualification (headbutts) in the fourth round.
Lightweight (up to 61 kg): Beatriz Ferreira defeated Maira Moneo by unanimous decision (98-92, 96-94, 98-92) (Boxing)
Middleweight (up to 74kg): Hebert Conceição defeated Yamaguchi Falcao by unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 100-90) (Boxing)
Featherweight (up to 66kg): Thiago Manchinha defeated Wanderson Barcellos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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