Luis Nery

Luis Esteban Nery Hernández, born on December 12, 1994, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, stands as a prominent Mexican professional boxer. His remarkable career boasts a two-weight world champion title, including the WBC and Ring magazine bantamweight titles held from 2017 to 2018, and the WBC super bantamweight title claimed from 2020 until May 2021. As of March 2022, Nery commands recognition as the fourth-best super bantamweight globally according to BoxRec, and holds the tenth position according to The Ring.

Nery, often referred to by the moniker “Pantera,” hails from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, and has left an indelible mark on the boxing scene. In the early stages of his career, Nery showcased his talent by winning all nine amateur bouts, with five of them concluding via knockout. Despite a relatively brief amateur career, he transitioned seamlessly into the professional arena, making his debut in May 2012 at the age of 17. This marked the beginning of a journey that would solidify Luis Esteban Nery Hernández as a force to be reckoned with in the world of boxing.

In Mexican boxing, the strategic use of power shots, particularly leading with an overhead, is a common and effective tactic. This method draws opponents into a squared-up stance, allowing for lateral movement crucial in controlling the ring or engaging in squared-up exchanges. Mexican boxers, exemplified by Luis Esteban Nery Hernández, excel in this approach, using a wide lateral step to intercept opponents and limit their escapes.

Defensively, Mexican boxers employ techniques such as double blocking for reinforced defense and strategic positioning, showcased in elbow framing to smother, disrupt balance, and lift opponents’ chins. Head movement is a distinctive feature, with Nery adeptly changing positions to transform his power hand for varied punch angles.

Inspired by legends like Roberto Duran, Mexican boxers integrate diverse styles seamlessly, drawing on the versatility seen in Duran’s transitions. Duran’s close-range clinch work, marked by hand-fighting, misdirection, and punishing shots, sets him apart. His ability to flow between ranges and navigate cleverly into the clinch demonstrates the completeness that Mexican boxers, including Nery, aspire to achieve in their boxing prowess.