May 14, 2005 - at the Coushatta Casino Resort Pavilion, in Kinder, Louisiana, promoted by Bayou Promotions LLC, Mary Jo "KO" Sanders, 143, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Belinda Laracuente, 141, for the IBA Welterweight Continental belt. Final judges scores were 100-90, 99-91, and 98-92. Laracuente was a late replacement in the fight when Lisa Holewyne, who was supposed to fight Sanders, had to pull out of the fight when she injured her elbow during a sparring session. Patricia Butaud of J & P Photography who covered the fight ringside, along with Janis Guidry, said, Belinda Laracuente has got to have the Heart of a Lion. She took on Sumya Anani when no one else would and on just a few days notice took on Mary Jo Sanders. Belinda was quick and could avoid alot of the "bombs" that Mary Jo threw, but still Mary Jo, with the tenaciousness of a Pitbull, manages to trap Laracuente on the ropes. Belinda's lightening fast moves was able to dodge most of the punches, but not all. On occasion, with cheers from the crowd shouting "Ali, Ali", Belinda would imitate Ali and dance circles around Mary Jo. But sooner or later, Sanders would have her against the ropes throwing Bombs."
I think Belinda's got the most talent in the ring but I guess she's just so complacent to be in that ring... she loves boxing so much that she doesn't really pull out enough to win. Technically though, she does things that the greatest male boxers used to do.
ldiddynyc 3 years ago
yes, Belinda has very good skills, and she has style...she displayed this style the best in her fight with Holly Holm...even though she didn't win, she showed skill that I don't see anyone else coming close to...
JnPphotos 3 years ago
Love it!
Do you have any video's of Sumya Anani?
lkarr3259 3 years ago
no...sorry
JnPphotos 3 years ago