Yamileth Mercado vs. Ramla Ali: Women’s Boxing Clash at Footprint Center – Photo Highlights by Melina Pizano/Matchroom

The recent junior featherweight bout between Yamileth Mercado and Ramla Ali at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, has caused quite a stir in the women’s boxing world. Mercado’s aggressive fighting style clashed with Ali’s technical approach, resulting in a decisive victory for Mercado.

The Ring’s Women’s Ratings Panel took notice of Mercado’s impressive performance and decided to elevate her to the number one spot in the division, making her the top contender for Ellie Scotney’s throne. Columnists and experts weighed in on the fight, with some praising Mercado’s evolution as a fighter and others critiquing Ali’s lackluster performance.

In other news, Erika Cruz-Hernandez was stripped of her titles due to a positive doping test, while Beke Bas was promoted to the number five spot in the lightweight ratings. Estelle Mossely, who has been inactive at the weight, is preparing for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

Diego M. Morilla, a respected boxing writer and member of the Boxing Writers Association of America, shared his insights on the fight and the current state of women’s boxing. As a moderator of The Ring’s Women’s Ratings Panel, Morilla is looking forward to seeing Mercado in action again soon.

Overall, the Mercado vs. Ali bout has shaken up the women’s boxing scene and set the stage for some exciting matchups in the future. Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving world of women’s boxing.