At just 17 years old, Mexico’s Camila “Magnífica” Zamorano has made history by becoming the World Boxing Council(WBC) interim strawweight champion, the youngest to achieve this title in the history of professional boxing. Her feat occurred on June 15, 2025 at the Centro de Usos Múltiples in Hermosillo, Sonora, her hometown, in front of an enthusiastic crowd and with the support of the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez.
Camila Zamorano won a unanimous decision over the experienced 41-year-old Japanese boxer Mika Iwakawa, with a resounding 100-90, 98-92 and 100-90 scorecard. The young Mexican showed her mettle, precision and boxing maturity, making it clear that her young age is not an obstacle to compete at the highest level.
Technical superiority and character
From the first round, Camila Zamorano dominated the fight with a fast and accurate left jab, accompanied by straight right hands that hit hard.
He managed the distance, closed spaces and punished Iwakawa’s body with effective combinations.
In the final rounds, he managed to briefly shake his opponent in rounds 9 and 10, demonstrating endurance and a high technical level.
Se impuso por decisión unánime
This triumph comes just a week after receiving his bachelor’s degree, completing a double achievement: academic excellence and sporting consecration.
His professional record remains undefeated with 12 wins, one of them by knockout.
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Once the fight was over, Julio César Chávez approached the ring to congratulate her and give her advice, which, according to witnesses, Camila Zamorano received with humility and attention.
The “Caesar of Boxing” did not spare praise for the young promise, pointing out her discipline, mental strength and potential to become a world figure in women’s boxing.
Camila Zamorano, who made her professional debut in April 2023, is emerging as one of the big bets in Mexican boxing, at a time when the visibility of the women’s sport is growing in the U.S. and Latin America.
Her story especially inspires young Latinas who dream of excelling in a sport historically dominated by men.
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