(MAY 18) EAST LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. – On Saturday night, May 16, 2015, at The
Forum in Inglewood, California, 22-year-old women’s professional
boxer Seniesa Estrada (East Los Angeles, California) defeated
Carly Batey (United Kingdom/San Diego, California) by unanimous
decision. Estrada-Batey was a six-round, non-televised,
undercard bout on the HBO World Championship Boxing card. In the
fight, Estrada used a myriad of jabs and one-two combinations,
while often switching stances to counter her opponent’s
activity. In the fifth round, Estrada scored a knockdown when
she dropped Batey with a powerful over-hand left. With the win,
Estrada’s record improves to 4-0-0 with 1 KO, while Batey’s
record moved to 4-5-2, 0 KOs. The HBO Boxing card was presented
by K2 Promotions and GGG Promotions, in association with Banner
Promotions.
In the televised main event,
Gennady “GGG” Golovkin successfully defended his WBA/IBO and
interim WBC Middleweight World Titles by defeating Willie
Monroe, Jr. with a TKO in round six.
Estrada’s trainer, Dean Campos (Gamboa
Boxing & Fitness /Whittier, California), said, "I was very proud
of how Seniesa handled the pressure inside the ring and also
outside the ring on such a big HBO Boxing event. Coming into
this fight, she only had three fights of pro experience, but was
able to shine against a much bigger girl who had previously
fought three world champions. Seniesa also had a nose congestion
problem, and that made it hard for her to breathe throughout the
fight. She stayed under control and handled Batey well. She sold
a ton of tickets, gave all of her supporters a great show, and
she impressed. We can't wait to keep her active this year."
Seniesa Estrada talked about her
fight. She said, “It was an honor fighting at The Forum, and I
had a great time. I fought at a bigger weight class (116) and
still felt strong. I thought I boxed well while having to deal
with my nose congestion. I stayed focused throughout the fight,
and was able to set Batey up for the knockdown in the 5th round.
If I was able to breathe better, I could have probably finished
her. I have a lot of respect for Batey, especially for traveling
all the way from the UK to fight me. We spoke after our fight,
and she's an awesome person as well.”
Estrada discussed her immediate
future plans. She said, “I’m planning to stay busy and I want to
get back in the ring in June. I will continue fighting at my
natural flyweight weight class. My goal is to transcend the
sport and help young girls believe that there is a future for
them in women’s boxing.
Ronda is doing the same thing for
women the UFC, so it can be done. If young fighters and amateur
girls see me doing big things, fighting on big cards, and
changing the sport, hopefully it will inspire and encourage them
to want to be in the same position. I’m confident that my boxing
skills and talent will open up doors for me. I'm in a big media
market in Los Angeles, so I will have access to doing all the
right things outside of the ring in order to get women’s boxing
recognized.”
She continued, “Thank you Roy Englebrecht, Tom Loeffler, K2
Promotions, GGG Promotions, Artie Pellulo, and Banner Promotions
for allowing me to represent women’s boxing on a major HBO
Boxing card. Thank you Oscar A. Sanchez, PS Realty, and Security
National Mortgage Co. for being my awesome, supportive sponsors.
Thanks to Eddie Aguilera, Tattoo, Savages Clothing, Elie
Seckbach, and JC Casarez for being an integral part of Team
Estrada’s success this week. Thanks to all the fans and media
that continue to support me. You inspire me and help push me
forward. Thanks to Jeandra LeBeauf and Esther Lin for always
supporting women’s boxing and for all the great fight week
pictures. You both rock.”
