Marco Verde left the door open for a return to the ring before the end of 2026, following a decisive knockout victory over Guillermo “The Warrior” Hernández in San Diego. The boxer from Mazatlán stated that he is prepared to face a new challenge and even indicated he would be willing to fight again next week, highlighting the preparation and work done during his training camp.

The win against Hernández marked Verde's seventh professional victory, maintaining his undefeated record at 7-0, with four wins by knockout and three by unanimous decision. Furthermore, the bout was his third appearance of the year and his third victory of 2026, after previously defeating David Camacho. The fighter from Sinaloa also managed to hand Hernández his first loss, who now holds a record of 7-1.

One notable moment in the San Diego fight was Verde's first knockdown as a professional. However, the boxer himself explained that his opponent stepped on him during the action, causing him to lose his balance and receive a count from the referee. Despite this, he managed to recover and finish the fight by knockout in the fifth round, a result that allowed him to maintain his perfect professional record and, according to his own statements, make himself available to return to the ring in the final stretch of the year.