Originally published at: Joel Mafauad Overcomes Early Knockdown to Retain WBA Fedelatin Welterweight Title Against Elías Hidalgo – World Boxing Association
Argentine standout Joel Mafauad overcame an early scare to successfully defend his WBA Cono Sur Welterweight title, stopping Venezuela’s Elías Hidalgo via 10th-round technical knockout in the main event at Club Prado Español in Villa Nueva, Córdoba. The Mendoza native was forced to battle back after being dropped in the opening round, but gradually took…