Overview
- The referee halted the fight at 1:52 of the seventh round, prompting an immediate protest from Landile Ngxeke’s corner over a perceived premature stoppage.
- The title bout was staged outdoors on Dec. 13 at the Explanada of the Gustavo A. Madero borough in Mexico City and was broadcast on Canal 5 and ESPN/ESPN2.
- Salas advanced to 17-0, while Ngxeke’s record moved to 16-2-1, per postfight reports.
- Bxstrs promoted the event with support from the local alcaldía after venue changes, planning for an attendance of about 2,000 to 3,000 spectators.
- Both fighters officially weighed in at 52.700 kg (116.2 lb) ahead of the 118-pound title contest.