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Kevin Anton retains WBC Continental Americas title

Guatemalan boxer Kevin Anton successfully defended his WBC Continental Americas superwelterweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Freudis Rojas Jr. The bout took place at the Rawhide Event Center in Chandler, Arizona.

Anton, who entered the fight with a 14-0 record, improved his professional standing to 15-0 following the win. Utilizing his height and reach, Anton maintained consistent pressure throughout the ten-round contest, scoring with combinations that caused visible swelling to Rojas Jr.’s eye. The judges scored the bout 98-91, 98-91, and 97-92 in favor of the Guatemalan fighter.

This victory places Anton within the top ten world rankings for the superwelterweight division and strengthens his position within the World Boxing Council. Rojas Jr. entered the match as a substitute after the original opponent, Yan Marcos, withdrew due to injury.

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Freudis Rojas Jr. · Kevin Anton · Phoenix · Sam Contreras · World Boxing Council