LOS ANGELES (Sept. 1, 2017) Featherweight prospect Manny “Chato” Robles III (14-0, 6 KOs) retained his undefeated status with a seventh-round knockout victory against Tijuana, Mexico’s Jose Estrella (18-13-1, 12 KOs) in the main event of the latest edition of
LA FIGHT CLUB at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles and televised live nationally on Estrella TV’s Boxeo Estelar. Robles, of Los Angeles, California, dropped Estrella two times before the fight was stopped at 1:39 of the seventh round.
“This was the first time as the main-event, but that didn’t faze me at all because I knew I was in my own backyard with my family watching and supporting me,” said Manny Robles, III. “In the earlier rounds, he was pretty resilient and I really wanted to finish him early, but by the middle of the fight I started fighting smarter, and worked the body.”
VIP fighters for tonight’s event included Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr., Raul Curiel, Ryan “Kingry” Garcia, David Mijares, Niko “Baby Face” Valdes, Edgar “Kid Neza” Valerio, and WBO Super Bantamweight Champion Jessie Magdaleno.
Cesar Diaz stopped Antonio Rodriguez in round five of their scheduled six-round bantamweight bout.
Diaz dominated the bout and dropped and stopped Rodriguez with an uppercut in round five, and the bout was stopped at 1:12.
Diaz, 117.4 lbs of Palmdale, CA is 6-0 with five knockouts. Rodriguez, 118 lbs of Durango, MEX is 11-19-1.
“I feel like I’m laying down my foundation to a long career with this win,” said Cesar Diaz. “His reach was giving me a little bit of trouble, but I was able to close the distance effectively and work from the inside. We still have a lot to work on, but I’m super content with my team and this knockout victory.”
Everton Lopes remained perfect by stopping Daniel Bastien in round two of a scheduled four round super lightweight bout.
Lopes dropped Bastien once, and the fight was stopped at 1:56 of round two after Bastien suffered a barrage of hard punches, which was highlighted by body punches.
Lopes, 135.2 lbs of Salvador Bahia, BRA is now 5-0 with two knockouts. Bastien, 135.6 lbs of Nuevo Leon, MX is now 4-7.
“This is my first fight in two years since my surgery, and man does it feel good to be back!,” said Everton Lopes. “It’s been a tough time, but I’m glad to be back and get this knockout for my team and for my son who means the world to me. I’m ready for what is to come.”
Javier Martinez stopped Jose A. Martinez in round three of a scheduled six-round featherweight bout.
Javier dropped Jose with a body shot and the fight was stopped at 2:03
Javier Martinez, 125.6 lbs of Dallas, TX is now 3-0 with three knockouts. Jose A. Martinez. 125.8 lbs of Durango, MEX is now 10-11.
“I went in there really excited, and wanting to knock him out,” said Javier Martinez. “After the third round, I was able to relax, and listen to my coach. Doing that, I was able to get the knockout. I’m glad I made the move from Texas to train with my team here in California. I’ve noticed the difference in my style and have improved so much. I’m just ready to put in work!”
