In a fight packed with knockdowns, point deductions and constant swings of momentum, Argentina’s Juan Cruz Uncos survived the chaos to capture the WBA Fedelatin super bantamweight title, earning a unanimous decision victory over Alan Cantero. The bout, held this weekend in Buenos Aires, turned into a true test of durability, discipline and composure for both fighters.

Uncos came out firing and appeared on the verge of an early stoppage after a blistering start. Cantero hit the canvas in the second, third and fourth rounds, repeatedly undone by the power and timing of the newly crowned champion. What looked like a one-sided affair, however, evolved into a grueling battle due to Unco’s own rule infractions.

Despite his dominance in exchanges, Uncos was docked two points during the fight: the first in the third round, moments after scoring a knockdown, and the second in the tenth. Those penalties allowed Cantero to remain mathematically alive on the scorecards deep into the contest.

After ten rounds of unusually high intensity, the judges turned in scores of 93-92, 96-89 and 94-92, all in favor of Uncos. With the unanimous decision, Uncos secures the black-and-gold regional belt and moves forward in his career, while Cantero—despite suffering three knockdowns—proved his toughness by pushing the fight to the final bell.

Alan Cantero and Juan Cruz Unco will step into the ring at the F.A.B. Stadium in Buenos Aires on January 31 to contest the WBA Fedelatin super bantamweight title.

The bout will headline a well-matched card promoted by Sampson Lewkowicz and Tello Boxing in the Argentine capital, featuring a strong lineup of emerging talent.

Twenty-four-year-old Alan “Chapu” Cantero is a fighter who consistently brings pressure and has proven to be a tough, reliable opponent. After suffering a loss in his professional debut in 2022, Cantero regrouped and has remained unbeaten ever since.

Along the way, he has faced opponents of varying levels and captured regional titles from other sanctioning bodies, entering this matchup with growing confidence and experience.

Unco, also 24, nicknamed “El Diablo,” presents an intriguing contrast. Paradoxically, despite having one more professional bout than his rival, he could be considered the less experienced fighter, as he has never competed in a scheduled ten-round fight—something he will face for the first time on this occasion. Fighting for a regional title represents uncharted territory for Unco, but he will look to rise to the challenge and spring an upset.

Cantero enters the fight with a record of 10 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, and 6 knockouts, while Unco stands at 9 victories, 3 defeats, 1 draw, and 1 knockout.