Filipina fighter Guro set for WBC title match in Mexico

A Lanao del Norte fighter has a chance for a world title contention as she faces off with a Mexican rival this weekend.

Steve Angeles

TFC News

<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C9uDy_X7P9A?&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>It&#x27;s a long road for a Filipina fighter and her dreams of becoming a world champion. Norj Guro of Lanao Del Norte in the southern Philippines touched down in North America this week. She will be up against Camila Magnífica Zamarano for the WBC women’s silver atomweight title in Mexico on Oct. 12. (Oct. 13 Manila time).Along with trainer Brix Flores, Guro squeezed in a workout at the legendary Wild Card Gym during a 22-hour layover in Los Angeles. &quot;[I&#x27;m] super excited,&quot; Guro said in Filipino. “It’s one of the first times a Filipina fighter gets to go to the Wild Card. I want Filipina fighters to be known.” Flores said training at Wild Card has served as an inspiration for the Filipina fighter. With a background in Muay Thai, Guro eventually converted to boxing.Now with a record of 13-8-1, she has managed to win several regional and secondary titles while fighting for world titles three times.In her most recent fight, she captured the Women&#x27;s International Boxing Association atomweight title last May.A win in Mexico could put the mother of two into world title contention.“I miss my kids. It’s been several months now,&quot; Guro said, referring to her last time with her children. &quot;My family, hopefully, will support me in this coming fight.” This won’t be an easy task for Guro, who will only be in Hermosillo, Mexico, for five nights before fight night. Her opponent is a fast-rising hometown hero with a 9-win, 0-loss record. “I’m just thinking about training and what I have to do,&quot; the Filipina fighter said. &quot;If I keep thinking about my opponent, there might be pressure. So I’ll just focus on our game plan.” She added: &quot;[We&#x27;re] just focusing on the fights and we&#x27;ll do our game plan. That&#x27;s it.&quot; Guro’s quest for a silver title will be part of the Box Azteca Guerra: Mexico vs Filipinas event that will also feature fellow Filipino fighter JR Raquinel.

A Lanao del Norte fighter has a chance for a world title contention as she faces off with a Mexican rival this weekend.

Filipina fighter Guro set for WBC title match in Mexico | ABS-CBN

Entertainment

News

Metro.Style

Sports

More

Sports

Filipina fighter Guro set for WBC title match in Mexico

Filipina fighter Guro set for WBC title match in Mexico

Steve Angeles,

TFC News

Published Oct 11, 2024 11:20 PM PHT

Read More:

Sports

Boxing

Mexico

TFC News

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Advertise with Us

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.