Mexican warrior Erika ‘Dinamita’ Cruz received her World Boxing Association (WBA) Female Featherweight Championship belt.

‘Dinamita’ Cruz won this title by defeating Canadian Jelena Mrdjenovich by technical decision in 7 rounds on March 22nd in a bout held in West Point, New York.

After receiving her belt, Cruz said: “I feel very grateful to all the people who have supported me. I want to thank WBA President, Gilberto Mendoza; thank you very much and may the successes continue”.

With this title, Erika Cruz joins the list of great Mexican female champions such as Mariana Juárez, Ibeth Zamora, Anabel Ortiz, Jackie Nava, Zulina Muñoz, Ana Maria Torres, among others.