Watpool Stops Hernandez Garcia in Middleweight Debut
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Melinda Watpool defeated Maria Dolores Hernandez Garcia in her middleweight debut in the main event of a boxing card in Brampton, Canada, on Saturday. Watpool dropped Hernandez Garcia in Round 2 before referee Floyd Porter stopped the fight at 23 seconds of Round 3.
With the victory, Watpool enters the middleweight rankings at No. 4.
Watpool moved down from the super middleweight division to compete at middleweight.
The stoppage of Hernandez Garcia was Watpool’s second consecutive win by stoppage.
Her previous fight, in November 2024, ended in a split decision loss to Shadasia Green.
Rankings are updated every Tuesday based on recent bouts, head-to-head competition, and the quality of opponent.
What are your thoughts on Watpool’s move from super middleweight to middleweight and her No. 4 ranking in the division?
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