The thrilling night of boxing delivered unexpected twists and intense showdowns featuring Juan Estrada and Jesse Rodriguez, so let's delve into the key moments from the event.
In a showdown between WBC World Super Flyweight champion Juan "El Gallo" Estrada and IBF and WBO World Flyweight champion Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez, Rodriguez took an early lead with aggressive tactics that caused swelling around Estrada's left eye. Despite Estrada's attempts to counter, Rodriguez's relentless assaults and strategic maneuvers posed a formidable challenge. The match featured gripping sequences, including a knockdown by Rodriguez in the fourth round and an impressive comeback by Estrada in the sixth. The fight reached a dramatic climax at the end of the seventh round with a decisive move by Rodriguez eventually leading to a KO win for Jesse.
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Former World Flyweight champion "Showtime" Sunny Edwards claimed victory through technical decision against former IBF World Flyweight champion Adrian "Gatito" Curiel. Edwards displayed superior boxing skills against Curiel throughout most of the match, despite sustaining a cut from a head clash. The fight was halted in the eighth round, with Edwards leading on the scorecards, demonstrating his technical ability and resilience.
In another bout, WBC World Super Bantamweight titleholder Yamileth "Yeimi" Mercado successfully defended her championship against Ramla Ali in a 10 round showdown. Mercado's consistent performance and effective striking against Ali secured her a unanimous decision victory, establishing her dominance in the super bantamweight category.
At the same event, WBC Continental Americas Super Bantamweight champion Arturo Popoca Cardenas faced off against Danny Barrios in a closely contested match. The bout featured intense exchanges with Cardenas emerging as the winner by majority decision, preserving his unbeaten record and showcasing his determination.
In an eight round battle between Bantamweights Gabriel "Maestro" Muratalla and southpaw Carlos "Divino" Fontes, both fighters engaged in spirited competition. Muratalla's bold fighting style and strong punches helped him gain the upper hand, securing a unanimous decision victory in a hard-fought match.
Fabian Rojo faced off against Daniel Gonzalez in an impressive welterweight showdown. Rojo dominated the bout by knocking down Gonzalez multiple times before claiming victory in the second round.
In another thrilling fight, super lightweight contender Leonardo Rubalcava demonstrated his talent by defeating William Flenoy over six rounds. Rubalcava's consistent and aggressive strategy proved effective against Flenoy, who put up a tough challenge.
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