March 2024 UBO Boxer Of The Month: Fernando Luis Pinto

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APRIL 1, 2024 / BY BY UBO PRESS OFFICER

Pinto, from Sao Paolo, improved his record to 10-3-1 (8) by stopping compatriot Luis Eduardo Souza (11-4-1, 11 KOs) in three rounds for the vacant UBO Continental (South America) Super Welterweight title.

In 2019 he won the UBO International Super Welterweight title, and the following year he added the UBO Inter-Continental crown at Welterweight.

Very few have won three UBO titles, so that accomplishment stands out during March.

Besides three UBO belts, Pinto has also captured Brazilian national titles at Welterweight and Super Welterweight, as well as WBC South America and American Boxing Federation titles since turning pro in 2016.

Coming off an unexpected loss last October, Pinto´s back was somewhat against the wall going into the fight against Souza. A defeat would have made it very difficult for him to continue at the level he prefers.

He boxed excellently to stop his hard-punching opponent, and effectively resurrected his career in the process.