Mark Magsayo remained undefeated by winning a 10-split decision over Rigoberto Hermosillo in a featherweight bout at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Magsayo, 127 lbs of The Philippines won by scores of 100-90 and 96-94 while Hermosillo won a card 96-94.
Hermosillo landed 181 of 856 punches. Magsayo landed harder as he only was 136 of 417.
Magsayo is 21-0. Hermosillo, 126.6 lbs of Guadalajara, MX is 11-3-1.
“I’m very happy to get this victory,” said Magsayo, who was trained for the first time by renowned coach Freddie Roach heading into this bout. “Freddie got me in great shape for this fight and I’m happy working with him. I faced a tough fighter tonight, but I know I’m ready to beat anyone in the division.” “Magsayo is one of the best punchers in our gym,” said Roach. “He wasn’t letting his hands go enough tonight. We just need him to keep throwing more combinations, but he did enough to win the fight tonight and we’re grateful for that.”
Kroll Decisions Santamaria
Paul Kroll remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Luke Santamaria in a welterweight bout.
It was Santamaria who outlanded Kroll 81-65.
Kroll, 147 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 99-91 twice and 96-94 and is now 8-0. Santamaria, 146.4 lbs of Garden Groves, CA is 10-2-1.
Chavez Barrientes decisions Varela
Chavez Barrientes won a six-round unanimous decision over Ivan Varela in a featherweight contest.
Barrientes outlanded Varela 90-64.
Barrientes, 122.6 lbs of Las Vegas won by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55 and is now 4-0. Varela, 123.8 lbs of Portervile, CA is 3-3.
Angel Barrientes decisions Ibarra
Angel Barrientes won a six-round unanimous decision over Fernando Ibarra in a super bantamweight bout.
In round six, Barrientes was docked a point for holding.
Barrientes outlanded Ibarra 112-39.
Barrientes, 120.3 lbs of Las Vegas won by scores of 59-54 on all cards and is now 4-0. Ibarra, 121.2 lbs of Leon, MEX is 2-2.
