The Panamanian boxer panameño Anselmo “Chemito” Moreno requested formally a direct rematch against the new World Boxing Association bantamweight 118 lbs champion, Dominican Juan Carlos Payano.

The letter was addressed to the Championships Committee headed by Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, WBA vice-president.

In the letter the fighter indicates several points he believes support the rematch and requests Gilberto Mendoza WBA President to consider his petition.