María “La Unstoppable” Micheo has an important appointment marked on the calendar. The Guatemalan boxer will face the American Nat Dove this Friday, April 17, in the light flyweight category, as part of the MVP 02 card promoted by Jake Paul, who in recent years has opted to give greater visibility to women’s boxing through its promoter Most Valuable Promotions.
The fight represents a strategic opportunity for the national boxer. A victory over Dove would allow her to climb positions in the World Boxing Council rankings and get closer to an eventual dispute for the undisputed world title of the light flyweight division, currently held by the American Gabriela Fundora. Micheo comes into this match with a professional record of 14 victories, eight by knockout, and six losses.
The boxer remained in California until April 12 and this Monday she travels to New York for a week full of activities. The press conference is scheduled for April 15 and the official weigh-in for the 16th., a day before the fight that could be one of the most important of his professional career.
An athlete who goes beyond the ring
Micheo’s career includes historic moments for Guatemalan boxing. In 2021, she reached first place in the world ranking in her category, the same year in which she was included in the Forbes Central America list as one of the 100 most powerful women in the region. a recognition that reflects his impact both inside and outside the ring.
Micheo is preparing another project that goes beyond boxing. On April 24 he will present his book One life, a thousand falls… and a decision: to continue, a work in which he shares a personal look at his career, his defeats and the learnings that have marked his path in sport, proposing a narrative focused on resilience and perseverance.
With this new fight and her personal projects underway, María Micheo remains one of the most representative figures of Guatemalan boxing at a stage in which she seeks to regain her place in the elite of the light flyweight category and get closer to fighting for the world title that eluded her in previous years.