On February 16th in Oaxaca, Mexico, 25-year-old Mexican super featherweight (up to 57.1 kg) Mauricio Lara (26-3-1, 19 KOs) squared off against 29-year-old Mexican Daniel Lugo (27-2, 18 KOs).
The fight concluded with a draw. The judges scored it 96-94 (Lugo) and twice 95-95.
This match marked a comeback for Lara. In the spring of 2023, he lost a title fight by decision to Leigh Wood. Daniel Lugo had won his three previous fights, two of them by knockout.