Israel Mercado Dethrones Brandon Pizarro, Claims WBA NABA Welterweight Title in Philly – World Boxing Association
Israel Mercado walked out of Philadelphia with more than just a win — he left with a championship belt strapped around his waist. In a tightly contested battle at the 2300 Arena, the Californian edged out Brandon Pizarro via majority decision to capture the WBA NABA welterweight title. From the opening bell, Mercado made his …