Mikaela Mayer moved up one division for a second consecutive fight, this time to face Silvia Bortot at junior welterweight (catchweight of 142 pounds) in a fight she dominated, winning all 10 rounds. And her next fight could also be at a higher weight class. Mayer said during her post-fight interview that she wants to compete at welterweight moving forward.
“I’m ready for that fight [against Jonas]. It’s a big jump going from 130 pounds to 147 pounds, but I’m prepared to go to 147 pounds and take on Tasha [IBF welterweight champion Natasha] Jonas straight away,” Mayer said. “We’re both looking for big fights, we have both solidified our names, ideally I would want it next.”
With the victory over Bortot, Mayer moves up one spot to No. 6. Amanda Serrano and Seniesa Estrada also moved up one spot after victories over Heather Hardy and Leonela Yudica, respectively. Alycia Baumgardner was removed from the rankings after testing positive for a banned substance.
“I moved Mikaela up to No. 3 on my list for a couple of reasons. Any time a fighter moves up a weight class, there is risk involved. Mikaela checked all of the boxes in her win Saturday over Bortot — good lateral movement, pressed the action and countered very well,” Charlie Moynihan, ESPN senior managing producer, said. “It…
