Abel Mendoza claimed the vacant NABA Lightweight Championship on May 16 with a unanimous 10-round decision over Javier Rodriguez at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. The victory extended Mendoza’s undefeated professional record and added the NABA crown to his growing résumé.

After a competitive opening, Mendoza took control of the bout with his superior speed, sharp combinations, and accurate punching. He consistently outworked Rodriguez over the remaining rounds, earning a convincing unanimous decision with scorecards of 99-91 and 100-90 twice.

The victory crowned Mendoza as the new NABA Lightweight champion and further established the unbeaten Texan as one of the division’s rising contenders, continuing his impressive march toward bigger opportunities