The boxing event at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, presented by Golden Boy Promotions, was a night of swift and decisive victories, headlined by the impressive performance of Vergil Ortiz Jr. The card featured a series of bouts that ended early, showcasing the power and skill of the fighters.

In the main event, super welterweight Vergil Ortiz Jr. (20-0, 20 KOs) maintained his perfect record with a first-round stoppage of Frederick “General Okunka” Lawson (30-4, 22 KOs). Despite Lawson’s effective use of the jab initially, Ortiz quickly turned the tables. He stunned Lawson with a jab and unleashed a barrage of punches against the ropes, leading to referee Tony Weeks halting the fight at 2:33 of the first round, much to the crowd's dismay.

The co-main event saw a surprising turn of events as Ohara Davies (25-3, 18 KOs) faced veteran southpaw Ismael Barroso (25-4-2, 23 KOs) for the WBA Interim Super Light title. Barroso, displaying remarkable power and precision, dropped Davies twice in the first round. The fight was stopped at 1:53, marking a significant upset and a swift victory for Barroso.

In another notable bout, super lightweight Arnold Barboza Jr. (29-0, 11 KOs) returned to the ring after nearly a year to face Xolisani Ndongeni (31-4, 18 KOs). Barboza dominated the majority of the fight, showcasing his power and control. The fight was stopped after eight rounds, with Barboza emerging victorious and maintaining his unbeaten record.

The event also featured Raul “Cugar” Curiel (14-0, 12 KOs), who continued his ascent in the welterweight division by stopping Elias Diaz (12-2, 7 KOs) in the eighth round. Curiel’s power was on full display, as he knocked down Diaz in the fifth and continued to dominate until the fight was stopped in the eighth round.

In a middleweight bout, Emiliano Gandara (1-0, 1 KO) made a successful professional debut by stopping Isaac Matamoros (1-2, 1 KO) in the first round. Gandara’s power and skill were evident as he quickly ended the fight, signaling a promising start to his professional career.

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