Date: 9th February 2008
Venue: Domo De La Feria, Leon, MexicoTitle: WBC World Light-flyweight Title
Promoter: Top Rank & Promociones Zanfer
Referee: Laurentino Ramirez Oropeza
Tv: Azteca
Edgar Sosa
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30
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5
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0
)
Weight: 107¾ lbs
Jesus Iribe
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12
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4
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4
)
Weight: 107½ lbs
On February 9, 2008, Edgar Sosa defended his WBC World Light-flyweight title against Jesus Iribe at the Domo De La Feria in Leon, Mexico. The bout was promoted by Top Rank and Promociones Zanfer, with Azteca providing television coverage. Sosa, who entered the fight with a record of 30-5-0, weighed in at 107¾ lbs, slightly heavier than Iribe, who came in at 107½ lbs with a record of 12-4-4.
The fight was a clear victory for Sosa, who dominated Iribe throughout twelve rounds. Iribe had entered the bout on somewhat shaky ground, having lost two of his last four fights. Despite this, he was determined to challenge Sosa for the title. However, Sosa's experience and skill proved too much for him. The judges' scores reflected Sosa's dominance, with all three judges awarding him the win by unanimous decision.
Scores: Miguel Angel Moran 119-109 | Humberto Olivares 120-108 | Gelasio Perez Huerta 120-108.
Sosa's victory over Iribe marked one of his ten successful title defences during his reign as WBC Light-flyweight champion. He had initially won the title on April 14, 2007, by defeating Brian Viloria via majority decision. Sosa's career was marked by early setbacks, including losses to Ulises Solís, but he rebounded with a series of victories that culminated in his title win. His reign as champion was notable for its consistency and resilience, though it was eventually marred by a controversial loss to Rodel Mayol in November 2009.
The fight against Iribe was part of a long string of successes for Sosa, who had built a reputation as a formidable light-flyweight champion. Despite Iribe's best efforts, he was unable to mount a significant challenge to Sosa's title, highlighting the gulf in skill and experience between the two fighters.
In the broader context of Sosa's career, the victory over Iribe was a testament to his enduring ability to perform at a high level. Sosa's reign as champion was marked by a series of title defences against various challengers, each of which he navigated with skill and determination. While controversial, his eventual loss to Mayol did not diminish his achievements as a champion, and he remains remembered as one of the most successful light-flyweight champions of his era.
The Mexican audience well-received the event, which featured bouts between Marco Antonio Rubio, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Bernabe Concepcion, and Tommy Morrison.