Jadier Herrera stopped Ricardo Nunez in the eighth round on Jan. 10 to win the vacant World Boxing Council interim lightweight title Saturday night at the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.
The bout served as the co-feature on the Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba card and paired Herrera, a 23-year-old undefeated southpaw, with a veteran opponent known for pressure and power. Nunez came forward early and made the opening rounds uncomfortable. Some ringside reports credited him with a takedown in the second, adding tension to a fight that was more competitive than expected.
As the rounds wore on, Herrera began to take control. His speed and shot selection slowed Nunez’s progress and shifted the pace. By the middle rounds, the momentum had clearly turned in Herrera’s favor.
The end came in the eighth. Herrera hurt Nunez with a sustained barrage of punches, forcing the referee to step in. During the intervention, Herrera fired one more right hand that dropped Nunez and briefly added to the confusion before the strike was confirmed.
The finish attracted discussion, but the result was decisive. Herrera remains undefeated and leaves with interim lightweight title status. With the division in motion and the full belt potentially changing hands, his position is now hard to ignore.
It wasn’t a perfect show, but it was a necessary one.
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Last updated on 01/10/2026
