Duarte Took a Split Decision From Fierro on the Las Vegas
Oscar Duarte defeated Angel Fierro by split decision in a twelve-round super lightweight bout on May 2, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena. The fight appeared on the Benavidez–Ramirez card, and Duarte retained the WBC Silver and WBO NABO titles.
A close fight on the undercard
Duarte and Fierro traded hard shots over twelve rounds in a competitive bout. Fierro came in above the 140-pound limit and was therefore ineligible to win Duarte’s titles, though the contest still went ahead.
The judges split on the result. One scored it 115–113 for Duarte, one had Fierro ahead 116–112, and the third scored it 116–112 for Duarte.
The split decision gave Duarte the win and allowed him to retain the WBC Silver and WBO NABO super lightweight belts. Fierro completed the distance but could not leave with the championships.
The result and title stakes
The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena as part of the May 2 PBC event in Las Vegas. It preceded Jaime Munguia’s WBA title victory and the Benavidez–Ramirez main event.
The result was a decision, not a stoppage. The split scorecards reflect the competitive nature of the contest, while Fierro’s weight miss affected his eligibility for the belts.
PBC’s fight card and scorecard, the WBC report and Golden Boy’s fighter profile confirm the result and title context. The account uses the official scores and identifies the penalty clearly.
Sources
- Premier Boxing Champions: official scorecard
- World Boxing Council: fight report
- Golden Boy Promotions: official profile and result
