Nate Maness won a unanimous decision over Johnny Munoz in a featherweight bout.

Maness, 144.5 lbs of Morgansfield, KY won by scores of 29-27 on all cards and is now 12-1. Munoz, 145.5 lbs of Norco, CA is 10-1.

Jamall Emmers won a unanimous decision over Vince Cachero in a featherweight fight.

Emmers, 146 lbs of Redlands, CA won by scores of 30-27 on all cards and is now 18-5. Cachero, 145 lbs of Hawaii is 7-3.

Chris Gutierrez and Chad Durden fought to a draw in a bantamweight fight.

All judges scored the bout 28-28, despite Durden outstriking Gutierrez 75-48.

Gutierrez, 135.5 lbs of Englewood, CO is 15-3-2. Durden, 135.5 lbs of Covington, GA 11-2-1.

Ted Cheeseman won an exciting 12-round unanimous decision over Sam Eggington in a thrilling super welterweight fight at the Matchroom HQ Fight Camp in Essex, England.

In round six, there was blood from the nose of Cheeseman. Cheeseman hurt Eggington several times during the fight, but Eggington stood his ground and fought back.

Cheeseman, 153.4 lbs won by scores of 116-113 twice and 115-114 and is now 16-2-1. Eggington, 153.9 lbs is 28-7.

After the fight an emotional Cheeseman said: “You can’t imagine. I see fighters lose who don’t care. I cared, I cried my eyes out, I stormed out of the ring. I’m a winner, I gave my heart to this sport and I felt that I deserved some luck last year, but I never got it.

“I lot of people doubted me, thought I would tire. When it got tough, I had a fight with Sam. It was morale – I haven’t won for nearly two years – and you need confidence.

“I was confident going into that ring. There was no pressure with no crowd. I made mistakes but I boxed really well. I could have thought: ‘It isn’t going my way’. But I gave it my all. If I lost tonight, I would have retired. I could cry my eyes out with happiness.”

“You just have to roll with the punches,” said Eggington. “Ted got the decision today. Of course I would like the rematch. I’m sure people would like to see it again.”

Former world title challenger James Tennyson stopped Gavin Gwynne in round six of a scheduled 12-round lightweight bout.

In round five, Tennyson began to bleed from the nose. In round six, Tennyson dropped Gwynne with a right to the temple. Tennyson followed up with a ferocious flurry that included uppercuts left hooks and rights to the body until the fight was stopped at 2:30.

Tennyson, 134.8 lbs of Belfast, NI is 27-3 with 23 knockouts. Gwynne, 134.4 lbs is 12-2.

“It means everything,” said Tennyson after the fight. “I stuck to the plan. I was told to be patient, move around, stick to my shots.”

Tennyson’s promoter Eddie Hearn said: “Hats off to Gwynne, massive respect. This is what we want at Fight Camp, thrilling fights. Tennyson always has the equaliser – he has dynamite in his hands especially at 135lbs. 

“He is so exciting. I want to see him move faster. He’s done at British level. A great fight would be Patera for the European title. I love the Jorge Linares fight. What an entertainer, what a fighter, non-stop action.”

Fabio Wardley remained undefeated with a 3rd round stoppage over Simon Vallily in a heavyweight bout.

In round three, Wardley landed a left hook to the head that rocked Vallily across the ring. Wardley was all over Vallily and landed nine unanswered blows, and the bout was stopped at 1:01.

Wardley, 224 lbs of Ipswich is 9-0 with eight knockouts. Vallily, 224 lbs of Middlesbrough is 17-3-1.

“I started boxing just for a bit of a fun,” Wardley told Sky Sports. “I’m massively humbled and grateful. Near on punch perfect, I think I did pretty well. Round three, that was it, it was over.”

Dalton Smith remained undefeated with a emphatic 5th round stoppage over Nathan Bennett in an right-round junior welterweight bout.

Smith Rocked Bennett several times during the fight. In round five, Smith landed a booming right that sent Bennett down and out at 2:56.

Smith, 140.8 of Sheffield is 609 with five knockouts. Bennett, 140 lbs of Liverpool is 9-2.

After the fight Smith said: “I think I boxed to instructions, did what my dad said. He caught me with a shot in the first round – and I knew I had to be switched on.”

Jordan Gill won a 10-round unanimous decision over Reece Bellotti in a featherweight bout.

In round six, Bellotti was cut over his right eye. In round eight, Gill started to swell under his left eye.

Gill, 125.9 lbs of Chatteris won by scores of 97-93 twice and 96-95, and is now 25-1. Bellotti, 125.4 lbs of Wattford is 14-4.

“I thought it was a great fight,” said Gill. “All credit to Reece, he came and brought his A-Game. That’s probably the best Reece Bellotti we’ve seen. He’s taken a lot of experience from his losses and put it into a really good performance. I think he can come back and win titles. 

“I expected a better performance from myself, but a win is a win, and I got rid of a lot of demons in there tonight. I boxed to orders, controlling the fight with my left hand.

“I didn’t really let my right hand go. I busted my hand mid-rounds, but no excuses, a great fight, and I’m pleased to come away with the win.”

In a battle of former world champions Srisaket Sor Rungvisai won a 10-round unanimous decision over Amnat Ruenroeng at Workpoint Studio in Bang Phun, Thailand

In round three, Rungvisai was cut on his left eyelid from an accidental clash of heads.

Both fighters from Thailand, weighed 120 lbs that saw Rungvisai won by scores of 98-91, 97-94 and 96-93 and is now 48-5-1. Ruenroeng is now 20-4.

Chainoi Worawut stopped Jomar Farjardo in round two of their scheduled six-round super bantamweight bout,

In round two, Worawut dropped Farjardo with a right and the corner stopped the fight at 59 seconds.

Worawut, 122 lbs of Thailand is 11-0-1 with 10 knockouts. Farjardo, 122 lbs of the Philippines is 17-17-1.

Lyndon Arthur won a 12-round unanimous decision over Dec Spelman at the BT Studios in London.

Arthur dominated the action and won by scores of 116-112, 116-113, 119-109.

Arthur, 174 1/2 lbs is 17-0. Spelman, 174 lbs is 16-4.

Nick Ball won a decision over Jerome Campbell in a battle of undefeated super featherweights

In round seven, Ball dropped Cambell with a right hand.

Ball, 129 3/4 lbs lbs won by a 79-72 score and is now 13-0. Campbell, 128 1/2 lbs is 6-1.

Caoimhin Agyarko stopped Jez Smith in round nine of their scheduled 10-round middleweight bout.

Agyarko scored knockdowns in rounds seven and eight, and then dropped Smith again with a body shot in round nine and the fight was stopped at

Agyarko, 159.5 lbs is 7-0 with four knockouts. Smith, 159.5 lbs is 11-2-1.

Brad Strand won a decision over Brett Fidoe in a super bantamweight bout.

Strand, 133 3/4 lbs won by a 40-36 score and is now 4-0. Fidoe, 133 1/4 lbs is 13-63-5.

Robert Whittaker won a unanimous decision over Darren Till in a battle of top-5 middleweights at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

In round, Till landed a sharp elbow which made Whittaker bleed from the left side of his head.

Whittaker out-struck Till 105-48.

Whittaker, 186 lbs of Sydney, AUS won by scores of 48-47 on all cards, and is now 22-5. Till, 186 lbs of England is 18-3-1.

Rua decisions Nogueira in Trilogy fight

In their trilogy fight, Mauricio Rua won a split decision over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in a light heavyweight bout.

Rua out-landed Nogueira 78-75.

Rua, 206 lbs of Brazil won by scores of 29-28 twice and 29-28 for Nogueira.

Rua won all three bouts from Nogueira and is now 27-11-1. Nogueira, 206 lbs of Brazil is 23-10.

Werdum Submits Gustafsson in 1st

Former UFC Heavyweight champion Fabrcio Werdum submitted Alexander Gustafsson in the 1st round of their heavyweight bout.

Werdum was able to make Gustafsson tap from an armbar at 2:38.

Werdum, 242 lbs of Brazil is 24-8-1 with 12 submissions. Gustafsson, 240 lbs of Sweden is 18-7.

Esparza fights through bad cut and defeated Rodriguez

Carla Esparza won a split decision over previously undefeated Marina Rodriguez in a battle of top-10 strawweights.

Esparza was bleeding around her left eye in the opening frame. Esparza was able to fight through it as she kept Rodriguez on her back while outlanding Rodriguez 103-95 while garnering five takedown.

Esparza, 116 lbs of Irvine, CA won by scores of 30-27, 29-28 and Rodriguez won a card 29-28.

Esparza is now 18-6. Rodriguez, 115 lbs of Brazil is 12-1-2.

Craig submits Antigulov in 1st

Paul Craig submitted Gadzhimurad Antigulov in the opening round of their light heavyweight bout.

Craig was able to make Antigulov submit from a Triangle Choke at 2:06.

Craig, 206 lbs of Scotland is 13-4-1 with his 12th submission. Antigulov, 206 lbs of Russia is 20-7.

Oliveria decisions Sobotta

Alex Oliveira won a unanimous decision over Peter Sobotta in a welterweight fight.

In round two, Sobotta was bleeding from his forehead.

Oliveira, 171 lbs of Brazil is 22-7-1-2. Sobotta, 171 lbs of Germany is 17-7-1.

Chimaev stops McKee in 1

Khamzat Chimaev stopped Rhys McKee in the opening round of their welterweight bout.

Chimaev took McKee down, and landed 30 Ground-And-Pound punches and the bout was stopped at 3:09.

Chimaev, 171 lbs of Stockholm, SWE is 8-0 with his 5th stoppage win. McKee, 170.5 lbs of Northern Ireland is 10-3-1.

Francisco Trinaldo knocked out Jai Herbert in the 3rd round of their lightweight fight.

In round two, Trinaldo was bleeding from his nose.

In round three, Trinaldo dropped Herbert with a hard overhand left to the head. Herbert was hurt, and Trinaldo hesitated to administer more damage. H landed a couple of hard ground strikes and the fight was stopped at 1:30.

Trinaldo, 160 lbs of Brazil is 26-7. Herbert, 156 lbs is 10-2.

Jesse Ronson choked out Nicolas Dalby in the 1st round of their welterweight bout.

Ronson got Dalby on the ground and was able to make Dalby tap from a rear-naked choked at 2:48.

Ronson, 171 lbs is 22-10 with his 8th submission. Dalby, 171 lbs is 18-4-1-1.

Tom Aspinall took out Jake Collier in the opening round of their heavyweight bout.

Aspinall landed a perfect 1-2 combination that sent Collier down to the canvas. Aspinall landed a couple of ground shots, and the fight was stopped at 48 seconds.

Aspinall, 248 lbs of Liverpool, UK is 8-2. Collier, 264 lbs of Cuba, MO is 11-5.

Movsar Evloev remained undefeated by winning a unanimous decision over Mike Grundy in a featherweight bout.

Evloev, 146 lbs of Russia won by scores of 30-27 twice and 29-28 twice and is now 13-0. Grundy, 146 lbs of England is 12-2.

In round one, Grundy was bleeding from under his left eye,

Tanner Boser stopped Rapahel Pessoa in a heavyweight bout.

Boser landed a hard left to the eye that froze and eventually sent Pessoa to the ground. Boser landed several ground strikes, and the fight was stopped at 2:36.

Boser, 235 lbs of Edmonton, AL, CAN is 19-6-1. Pessoa, 264 lbs of Brazil is 10-2.

Pannie Kianzad won a unanimous decision over Bethe Correia in a bantamweight fight.

Correia began to swell under both eyes in round one. Kianzad had bad swelling around her right eye in the final round.

Kianzad out-struck Corriea 106-83.

Kianzad, 136 lbs of Sweden won by scores of 30-27 twice and 29-28 to raise her record to 14-5. Correia, 136 lbs of Brazil is 11-5-1.

Ramazan Emeev won a unanimous decision over Niklas Stolze in a welterweight fight.

Emeev out-struck Stolze 67-41.

Emeev, 171 lbs of Russia won by scores of 30-27 twice and 29-28 and is now 19-4. Stolze, 170.5 lbs of Russia is 12-4.

Nathaniel Wood won a unanimous decision over John Castaneda in a bantamweight fight.

Castaneda was cut over his right eye in round two.

Wood outstruck Castaneda 140-62.

Wood, 136 lbs of London won by scores of 30-27 is now 17-4. Castaneda, 136 lbs of Minneapolis, MN is 17-5.

Joe Joyce tuned for a fall showdown with Daniel Dubois by stopping Michael Wallisch in round three of their scheduled 10-round heavyweight bout at the BT Sports Studios in London.

Joyce dropped Wallisch in round two, and two tomes in round three, with the final coming from a vicious right to the body. The time of the stoppage was 57 seconds.

Joyce is now 11-0 with 10 knockouts. Wallisch of Germany is 20-4.

In a battle of undefeated super bantamweights, Chris Bourke won a decision over Ramez Mahmood.

Bourke, 121 lbs won by a 96-94 score, and is now 8-0. Mahmood, 121 1/2 lbs is 11-1.

Denzel Bentley remained undefeated by stopping Mick Hall in round six of their scheduled 10-round middleweight fight.

In round five, Hall’s right eye began to swell.

In round six, Bentley began to administer a beating as Hall’s eye’s began to close and bleed. The fight was stopped after the round.

Bentley, 158 3/4 lbs is now 13-0 with 11 knockouts. Hall, 160 1/2 lbs is 15-3.

Louie Lynn stopped Monty Oglivie in round two of their six-round super featherweight bout.

Lynn dropped Ogliviee in the 1st round with a hard combination. Lynn finished things a round later when he sent Oglivie to the deck with a jab that was followed by a right to the temple, and the bout was stopped at 2:01.

Lynn is 7-0 with six knockouts. Oglivie is 9-2.

Henry Turner remained undefeated with a four-round decision over Chris Adaway in a welterweight fight.

In round three, Turner scored a knockdown when he landed a quick right to the head.

Turner, 144 1/4 lbs won by a score of 40-35, and is 3-0. Adaway, 146 lbs is 10-68-4.

Vergil Ortiz Jr. kept his perfect knockout record intact as he stopped Samuel Vargas in round seven of their scheduled 10-round welterweight bout at The Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, California.

In round two, Vargas started to bleed over his right eye.

Ortiz continued to land more power punches with each round. The fight became an onslaught for Ortiz as he started pounding away at Vargas in round six. In round seven, it was target practice for Ortiz as he was all over Vargas he landed booming flurries until referee Jack Reiss stopped the bout at 2:58.

Ortiz, 147 lbs of Grand Prairie, TX is 15-0 with 15 knockouts. Vargas, 146.6 lbs of Bogota, COL is 31-6-2.

“I didn’t really notice fighting with no fans. I’m so focused on the fight. With or without fans is how we spar, so didn’t make a difference. 

“I hit him to the body a lot. I don’t know how he didn’t go down. He was hurt the entire time – I asked him. I knew it was time to take him out. If it went to eight rounds he would have been hurt worse. When I take rounds off like that I try to get used to timing, and miss some shots. 

“I would like to fight Danny Garcia or Keith Thurman. They’re good opponents I can beat. I want to take risks. I’m not here to take easy fights. I’m in the hardest division in boxing, so when I win a title it will mean a lot more. 

“Against a guy like that a solid B+. He brought it out of me, hardest opponent to date. My hands took a beating punching him the whole time, so when they’re healed I’ll be back.”

Shane Mosley Jr. won an eight-round unanimous decision over Jeremy Ramos in a middleweight fight.

Mosley outlanded Ramos 209-104.

Mosley, 159.4 lbs of Pomona, CA won by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73 and is now 16-3. Ramos, 160 lbs of Colorado Springs, CO is 11-9.

“This was a great experience. This was my first fight as a Golden Boy fighter. I’m glad I got the win and got to knock some dust off of me. It was different due to the circumstances. Ultimately, it’s still a fight. He came to win. I think it was a good performance from me, but I still have to add some more things to my game, like adding more punches to the body.”

Seniesa Estrada destroyed Miranda Adkins in seven seconds of their light flyweight bout.

Estrada jumped out of her corner and landed six booming punches to the head that knocked Adkins down and out.

Estrada, 107.8 lbs of East Los Angeles is 19-0 with eight knockouts. Adkins, 106.8 lbs of Topkea, KS is 5-1.

“It was the outcome I expected,” said Seniesa Estrada. “I give her respect for stepping into the ring with me while having a 5-0 record. If it weren’t for her, I probably wouldn’t have had an opponent tonight, so I thank her. Hopefully next time I can fight someone who is a world champion.”

“I give Adkins so much credit because she stood up and took the fight. Due to the COVID situation we tried to get current champions, former champions, and Miranda was the only one who stepped in to take the fight. I had more experience than her in the professionals and amateurs, so I let my punches go and couldn’t stop. I knew the outcome would be a knockout for sure, but didn’t know how long it would take. God Bless Adkins and hope Adkins is okay.

“I want all the champions, I’m ready for it! At 105 lbs., 108lbs., or 112 lbs. I want Anabel Ortiz who has the WBA title at 105 lbs., and Yesenia Gomez who has the WBC title at 108 lbs. I want a world champion fight. Marlen Esparza, l will give her the rematch. Let’s go!”

Hector Valdez remained perfect with eight-round unanimous decision over Josue Morales in a super bantamweight bout.

Valdez outlanded Morales 140-89.

Valdez, 121.6 lbs of Dallas, TX won by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73 and is now 13-0. Morales, 120.6 lbs of Houston, TX is 11-12-4.

“I felt I had an OK performance,” said Hector Valdez. “I give myself a 7 out of 10. I was calm, which is good. But now I need to work on being calm and being active with my punches. Now I’m going to go back to the gym, and I hope to come back soon on another Golden Boy card.”

Evan Sanchez remained undefeated by winning a six-round unanimous decision over Issouf Kinda in a welterweight fight.

In round four, Sanchez dropped Kinda with a right hook to the top of the head.

Sanchez outlanded Kinda 43-34.

Sanchez, 147 lbs of Parlier, CA won by scores of 60-53, 59-54 and 58-55 and is now 8-0. Kinda, 144.6 lbs of Bronx, NY is 18-5.

“I felt a little rusty in there,” said Evan Sanchez. “But I’m honored to be opening up for Golden Boy.  I know a lot of people were watching. I hope to get a two-week break and come back very soon.”

Oscar Valdez tuned up for a fall showdown with Miguel Berchelt by stopping veteran Jayson Velez in the final round of their 10-round junior lightweight bout at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas,

In the waning seconds of round five, Valdez dropped Velez with a powerful left hook to the chin.

In round nine, Velez was deduced a point for a low blow. In round ten, Valdez put Velez down with a left hook. Upon getting up, Velez ate more left hook that made him stumble in to the ropes, and the bout was stopped at 2:23.

Valdez, 129.9 lbs of Nogales, MEX is 28-0 with 22 knockouts. Berchelt, 130 lbs of Juncos, PR is 29-7-1.

“Miguel Berchelt is the fight I want. He has the WBC title at 130 pounds. I want the WBC title. Miguel and I would make for a great fight,” Valdez said. “Velez was everything I expected, a tough warrior who fought his heart out. I commend him for a great performance and a great fight.”

Berlanga keeps 1st round KO in streak; Stops Moon in 1!!

Edgar Berlanga kept his perfect 1st round knockout streak in-tact as he stopped Eric Moon in the opening frame of their scheduled eight-round super middleweight fight.

Berlanga landed some hard body shots that was followed by a crushing right to the head that dumped Moon on the canvas. Moon tried to get up, but he fell back down, and the fight was stopped at 1:02.

Berlanga, 169 lbs of Brooklyn is 14-0 with 14 knockouts. Moon, 1687.7 lbs of Marietta, GA is 11-3.

“It was another step-up fight for me. We prepared to go rounds, but I got him hurt and got him out of there,” Berlanga said. “I still have so much room to grow as a fighter. The power is there, but I will show everyone that I am a well-rounded fighter. The knockout streak is cool, but there is more to me than first-round knockouts.”

Former world champion Isaac Dogboe stopped former world title challenger Chris Avalos in the final round of their scheduled eight-round featherweight bout.

Dogboe hurt Avalos with a hard combination and landed a booming left hook that had the fight stopped at 2:25.

Dogboe, 126 lbs of Ghana is now 21-2 with 15 knockouts. Avalos, 125.9 lbs of Lancaster, CA 27-8.

“I was off for 14 months. This was a long time coming. I felt great with my new trainer, Barry Hunter. We’re only getting warmed up,” Dogboe said. “I wanted to show everyone that Isaac Dogboe never went away. I’m still here, and I am only getting better.”

Elvis Rodriguez stopped Dennis Okoth in round two of their scheduled six-round junior welterweight bout.

Rodriguez, 141.8 lbs of The Dominican Republic is 8-0-1 with eight knockouts. Okoth, 141.5 lbs of Kenya is 4-4-1.

Kim Clavel won an eight-round unanimous decision over Natalie Gonzalez in a light flyweight bout.

Clavel out-landed Gonzalez 131-58.

Clavel, 109.8 lbs of Montreal, CAN won by scores of 80-72 on all cards is now 12-0. Gonzalez, 109.9 lbs of New Rochelle, NY is 6-1.

“I knew it would be a hard fight because she’s a good fighter. She had a good amateur background,” Clavel said. “This was my first time here. I had some pressure, but with every round, I felt better and better in the ring with my coach. We won all the rounds. This is what we wanted.

“I would love to stay active and fight again before the end of 2020. I want to be the best in the light flyweight division.”   

Deiveson Fugueiredo won the UFC Flyweight title as he dominated and eventually choked out Joseph Benavidez in Abu Dhabi.

Fugueiredo dropped Benavidez in the opening minute, and nearly choked Benavidez out on three separate occasions. Fugueiredo registered two more knockdowns, and upon the final knockdown choked Benavidez unconscious at 4:48.

Fugueiredo, 125 lbs of Brazil is now 19-1 with seven submissions. Benaidez, 125 lbs of Las Cruces, NM is 28-7.

Hermansson submits Gastelum in 1st

Jack Hermansson submitted Kelvin Gastelum in the opening round of their middleweight bout.

After being taken down, Hermansson reversed into a Heel hook that made Gastelum tap at 1:18.

Hermansson, 186 lbs of Oslo, NOR is 21-5 with his 5th submission. Gastelum, 185 lbs of Yuma, AZ is 16-6.

Fiziev decisions Diakiese

Rafael Fiziev won a unanimous decision over Marc Diakiese in a lightweight bout.

Fiziev won on the strength of out striking Diakiese 75-59.

Fiziev, 156 lbs of Kyrgyzstan won by scores of 30-27 and 29-28 twice and is now 8-1. Diakiese, 156 lbs of Dorncaster, UK is 14-4.

Lipski submits Carolina in 1

Ariane Lipski submitted Luana Carolina in the opening round of their flyweight bout.

Lipski made Carolina tap-out from a knee bar at: 1:29.

Lipski of Brazil is 13-5 with her 3rd submission. Carolina is 6-2.

Askarov decisions Pantoja

Askar Askarov won a unanimous decision over Alexandre Pantoja in a flyweight bout.

Askarov out-struck Pantoja 38-35.

Askarov, 126 lbs of Russia won by scores of 29-28 on all cards and is now 12-0-1. Pantoja, 125 lbs of Brazil is 22-5.

EARLY UFC FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS

Roman Dolidze stopped Khadis Ibragimov in the opening round of their light heavyweight fight.

Dolidze landed a kick to the head that knocked Ibragimov down. Dolidze jumped on Ibragimov and landed several hard punches, and the fight was stopped at

Dolidze, 206 lbs of Georgia Republic is 7-0 with four stoppage wins. Ibragimov, 206 lbs of Russia is 8-3.

Grant Dawson won a unanimous decision over Nad Narimani in a catchweight fight.

Dawson out-struck Narimani 122-44 and won by scores of 30-26, 30-27 and 29-28.

Dawson, 150 lbs of Lee’s Summit, MO is 16-1. Narimani, 150 lbs of Bristol, UK is 12-4.

Joel Alvarez submitted Joe Duffy in the opening round of their lightweight bout.

Alvarez made Duffy tap from a guillotine at 2:25.

Alvarez, 156 lbs of Spain is 17-2. Duffy, 155.5 lbs of Ireland is 16-5.

Brett Johns won a unanimous decision over Montel Jackson in a bantamweight fight.

Johns was out-struck 47-28, but got eight takedowns to two for Jackson.

Johns, 136 lbs of Swansea, WAL won by scores of 29-28 on all cards and is now 17-2. Jackson, 136 lbs of Milwaukee, WI is 10-2.

Amir Abazi submitted Malcolm Gordon in the opening round of their bantamweight bout.

Abazi was able to make Gordon tap from a triangle choke at 4:42.

Abazi, 136 lbs of London, UK is now 13-1 with his eighth win by submission. Gordon, 135 lbs of Toronto, CAN is 12-4.

Arman Tsarukyan won a unanimous decision over Davi Ramos in a lightweight bout.

Tsarukyan out-struck Ramos 88-48.

Tsarukyan, 156 lbs of Russia won by scores of 30-27 twice and 29-28 to go to 15-2. Ramos of Brazil is 10-4.

In round three, Ramos began to bleed over his right eye.

Serghei Spivac won a majority decision over previously undefeated Carlos Felipe in a heavyweight bout.

Spivac had a big 3rd round by winning 10-8 on all judges cards to win by scores of 29-27 twice and 28-28.

Spivac, 240 lbs of Moldova is now 11-2. Felipe, 261 lbs of Bahia, BRA is 8-1.

World-ranked heavyweight Agit Kabayel won a 10-round unanimous decision over Evgenios Lazaridis in Magdeburg, Germany.

Kabayel, 236 3/4 lbs won by scores of 100-90, 99-91 and 98-92 to stay perfect at 20-0. Lazaridis, 255 lbs is 16-3.

Peter Kadiru remained undefeated after Eugen Buchmeuller could not continue after round three of their eight-round heavyweight bout.

Buchmueller complained of an arm injury in the 2nd frame, and the fight was stopped after the 3rd round.

Kadiru, 239 lbs is 8-0 with four knockouts. Buchmueller, 213 lbs if 16-6.

Collins Ojal won a six-round unanimous decision over Georgij Fibich in a heavyweight bout.

Ojal, 230 1/2 lbs won by scores of 60-54 twice and 60-55 to raise his mark to 4-0. Fibich, 248 lbs is 1-1.

Arthur Ohanyan Beck made a successful pro debut with a four-round decision over Miguel Aguilar in a super middleweight bout.

Aguilar, 167 1/2 lbs if 1-0. Aguilar, 165 1/2 lbs is 11-66-1.

Felix Verdejo stopped previously undefeated Will Madera in the 1st round of their scheduled 10-round lightweight bout at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Towards the end of the end of the 1st round, Verdejo landed a big uppercut that hurt Madera. The follow up flurry sent Madera back to the ropes where Vadera landed a vicious combination that sent Madera on his back. Madera wobbled as he got to his feet and the bout was stopped 2:59.

Verdejo, 135.9 lbs of San Juan, PR is 27-1 with 17 knockouts. Madera, 135.8 lbs of Albany, NY is 15-1-3.

“I am proud of the work I put in with my trainer, Ismael Salas. The hard work is paying off,” Verdejo said. “Madera is a good fighter, but when I had him hurt, I knew I could finish him.

“As for what’s next, Vasiliy Lomachenko is the top guy at lightweight. We have unfinished business from when he beat me in the Olympics. That’s the fight I ultimately want.”

Martino Jules remained undefeated by winning an eight-round majority decision over Aleem Jumakhonov in a featherweight bout

In round three , Jules began to bleed from the nose, but Jules outlanded Jumakhonov 217-91.

Jules, 127 lbs of Allentown, PA won by scores of 78-74 twice and 76-76, and is now 10-0. Jumakhonov, 125.1 lbs of Reseda, CA is 8-3-2.

Jared Anderson remained perfect by stopping Hector Perez in the opening round of their scheduled four-round heavyweight bout.

In round one, Anderson landed a six-punch combination that was dinished up with a hard right hand to head that sent Perez down, and the fight was stopped at 1:45.

Anderson, 241.8 lbs of Toledo, OH is 5-0 with five knockouts. Perez, 220.7 lbs of Tamaranc, FL is 7-3.

Kenneth Davis Jr. scored a four-round majority decision over Eduardo Sanchez in a lightweight bout.

In round three, Davis dropped Sanchez with a left to the body. In round four, Davis was deducted a point for spitting out his mouthpiece.

Sanchez outlanded Davis 102-86.

Davis, 134.5 lbs of Reno, NV won by scores of 38-36 twice and 37-37 to raise his mark to 3-2-1. Sanchez, 134.6 lbs of Corcoran, CA is 2-3.

Mikaela Mayer remained undefeated by winning a 10-round unanimous decision over Helen Joseph in a junior lightweight bout at The MGM Frand in Las Vegas.

Mayer dominated the action as she outworked and outlanded Joseph. Mayer boxed very well from distance, and worked the body on the inside, and cruised to the victory of 100-90 twice and 99-91.

Mayer outlanded Joseph 195-86.

Mayer, 131.6 lbs of Los Angeles is 13-0. Joseph, 129 lbs of Lagos, NIG is 17-5-2.

Following the bout, Mayer received a word of encouragement, and a promise, from Bob Arum.

“Bob said, ‘Great fight,’ and that the next one will be for the title,” Mayer said. “We’ve been trying to get a world title fight for a while now. I said, ‘Don’t let Eddie Hearn {outbid} us.’”

The folk hero that is Clay Collard continued as he stopped Lorawnt-T Nelson in round two of a scheduled six-round middleweight bout.

In round one, Collard dropped Nelson with a hard right hand. In round two, it was another right hand that sent Nelson to the canvas. Collard scored another knockdown in the round from a combination. Collard finished off Nelson with a hard combination that forced the referee to stop the fight at 1:57

Collard, 161.7 lbs of Burley, ID won his 4th fight of 2020, with the previous three being over undefeated opponents is 8-2-2 with three knockouts. Nelson, 158.8 lbs Aneda, CO is 5-4.

“I showed my boxing skills in there tonight. I’m unorthodox, but I get the job done,” Collard said. “As soon as Top Rank wants me back, I’ll be ready. Next month on ESPN, let’s go!”

Ruben Cervera won a six-round unanimous decision over Clay Burns in a lightweight bout.

Cervera dropped Burns in the opening seconds of the fight with a left hook.

Cervera, 131.8 lbs of Santa Marta, COL won by scores of 59-54 twice and 58-56, and is now 12-2. Burns, 133.1 lbs of Alexandria, LA is now 9-9-2.

Both guys landed 70 punches, but the knockdown proved to be the difference.

Touted prospect Javier Martinez made a successful pro debut with a four-round unanimous decision over Ryan Burrs in a middleweight fight.

Martinez boxed well and featured a strong right hook, especially to the body. He made Burrs back up on several occasions with those hard right hooks as the tall southpaw won by scores of 40-36 on all cards.

Martinez out–landed Burrs 52-47.

Martinez, 162 lbs of Milwaukee was the 2020 United States Olympic Trials champion, and is now 1-0. Burrs, 161.2 lbs of Frederick, Maryland is 2-2.

Kamaru Usman defended the UFC Welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Jorge Masvidal at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

In round one, Masvidal was cut over his right eye from an accidental headbutt.

Usman was content to grind Masvidal up against the cage and land strikes on the inside. Masvidal came out aggressive, but only had a few flashes with hard shots. Usman was able to control Masvidal by taking him down five times, and that was combined with a 263-88 strike advantage.

Usman, 170 lbs of Dallas won by scores of 50-45 twice and 49-46 to raise his mark to 17-1. Masvidal, who took the fight on six days notice is 35-14.

Alexander Volkanovski retained the UFC Featherweight title with a split decision Max Holloway.

The fight was close as it seemed that Holloway was in control by winning the opening two frames. Volkanovski got going at the end of round three, and won the last two rounds by out landing the former champion.

Volkanovski, 145 lbs of Australia won two cards 48-47; Holloway won a card 48-47.

Volkanovski is now 22-1. Holloway of Hawaii is 21-6.

Petr Yan won the UFC Bantamweight title with a 5th round stoppage over former three-time world champion Jose Aldo.

It was a close fight for the first two-plus rounds. Yan slowly broke Aldo down and in round four, he started to batter the former champion. In round five, Yan got Aldo down and landed close 60 punches while was on the ground. The referee finally stopped the fight as Aldo was bloodied and beat up at 3:24.

Yan, 135 lbs of Russia is 15-1. Aldo, 135 lbs of Brazil is 28-7.

Rose Namajunas got revenge and won a split decision over Jessica Andrade in a strawweight bout.

In round one, Andrade started bleeding from the nose. Namajunas boxed very well over the 1st two round. Andrade came on strong in the final round by landing some heavy punches that made the nose of Namajnas start to bleed badly, and swelled under the left eye.

Namajunas won two cards 29-28; Andrade took a card 29-28.

Namajunas, 116 lbs of Denver is 10-4. Andrade, 115 lbs of Brazil is 20-8.

Amanda Ribas submitted Paige VanZant in the 1st round of their flyweight bout.

Despite bleeding from her nose, Ribas was able to get VanZant in an Armbar that made her tap at 2:21.

Ribas, 126 lbs of Brazil is 10-1. VanZant, 126 lbs of Portland, OR is 8-5.

Jiri Prochazka scored a sensational 2nd round stoppage over former world title challenger Volkan Oezdemir in a light heavyweight bout.

After a 1st round that saw both guys land big punches, Prochazka landed a booming 1-2 combination that sent Oezdemir down and out at 49 seconds.

Prochazka, 205.5 lbs of The Czech Republic was making his UFC debut and is now 27-3-1. Oezdemir, 205.5 lbs of Switzerland is 21-5.

Muslin Salikhov won a split decision over Elizeu Dos Santos in a welterweight fight.

Salikhov won by scores of 30-27 and 29-28; Dos Santos too a card 29-28.

Salikhov is 17-2. Dos Santos is 22-7.

Makwan Amirkhani choked out Danny Henry in the opening round of their featherweight bout.

Amirkhani was able to get Henry down and apply a choke that forced the fight to be stopped at 3:15.

Amirkhani, 146 lbs of Turku, FIN is 16-4. Henry, 146 lbs of Edinburgh, SCO is 12=4.

Leonardo Santos won a unanimous decision over Roman Bogatov in a lightweight fight.

In round two, Santos landed about 20 unanswered blows for which Bogatov could have been stopped. Somehow Bogatov came back to land some vicious shots on Santos. Santos looked beat as he started round three, but he was aided by time for two low blows committed by Bogatov. Late in round three, Bogatov landed a vicious knee to the face foe which he was deducted two points.

Santos, 156 lbs of Brazil won by scores of 29-26 on all cards, and is now 18-4-1. Bogatov, 155.5 lbs of Russia is 10-1.

Marcin Tybura won a unanimous decision over Maxim Grishin in a heavyweight bout.

In round three, Grishin was bleeding over the right eye.

Tybura, 252 lbs of Poland won by scores of 30-27 twice and 30-26 and is now 19-6. Grishin, 226 lbs of Russia is 30-8-2.

Rulian Paiva won a unanimous decision over Zhalgas Zhumagulov in a flyweight fight.

Paiva of Brazil won by scores of 29-28 on all cards, and is now 20-3. Zhumagulov, 126 lbs of Akobe, KAZ is 13-4.

Zhumagulov deserved better as he outstruck Paiva 73-56.

Karol Rosa won a unanimous decision over Vanessa Melo in a battle of Brazilian based bantamweights.

Rosa, 136 lbs won by scores of 30-26 twice and 30-27 and is now 13-3. Melo, 141 lbs of Sao Paulo is 10-8.

Rosa outstruck Melo 177-78.

Davey Grant scored a vicious 3rd round stoppage over Martin Day in a bantamweight fight.

Grant landed a crushing left that sent Day out cold on his back at 2:38 of round three.

Grant, 136 lbs of South Auckland, UK is 12-4. Day, 136 lbs of Kailua, Hawaii is 8-4.

Former world title challenger Carlos Takam won a 10-round unanimous decision over Jerry Forrest in a heavyweight bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Takam was was more active and landed more shots early.

In round four, Takam was cut below his eye from a head clash. After that Forrest picked up a little bit, but it was too little-too late as Takam won by scores of 98-92, 97-93 and 96-94.

Takam landed 106 of 455 punches; Forrest was 70 of 321.

Takam, 245.7 lbs of Douala, CAM is now 39-5-1. Forrest, 225.6 lbs of Newport News, VA is 26-4.

“My father passed away a week ago, so I came into the fight with a heavy heart. It may not have been a spectacular knockout, but most importantly, we got the win,” Takam said. “We took this fight on short notice, but the opportunity on ESPN was too big to pass up. We knew we could beat him regardless.

“I want anyone in the top five, or a title shot if that materializes.” 

Carlos Castro remained undefeated by stopping former two-time world title-challenger Cesar Juarez after round four of their scheduled 10-round super bantamweight fight.

Castro beat up and battered Juarez. In round’s three and four, Castro was especially effective by landing some crushing body blows, and the bout was stopped in the corner.

Castro, 123.8 lbs of Phoenix, AZ is now 26-0 with 11 knockouts. Juarez, 124.4 lbs of Mexico City is 25-9.

“I admire Cesar Juarez as a Mexican warrior and for everything he’s given the sport. I told him it was an honor to share the ring with him,” Castro said. “I want any title opportunity or an interim title shot. Whatever comes my way, I am ready. I am highly ranked and prepared for the next step.”

In a battle of undefeated junior lightweights, Joshafat Ortiz won a six-round majority decision over Joshua Orta.

In round five, Ortiz was cut around his right eye from an accidental headbutt. Ortiz banked the 1st four frames by working the body behind a nice jab.

Ortiz landed 74 of 354 punches; Orta was 75 of 293.

Ortiz, 130.8 lbs of Ponce, PR and now residing in Reading, PA won by scores 58-56 twice and 57-57 to raise his mark to 8-0. Orta, 132.7 lbs of Springfield, MA is 6-1.

Donte Stubbs won a six-round unanimous decision over Fred Wilson Jr. in a middleweight bout.

In round three, Stubbs was bleeding from his nose. Later in the round, Stubbs dropped Wilson with a right hand.

In round four, Wilson was deducted a point for holding. In round five, Stubs dropped Wilson for a 2nd time with a long right hand to the head.

Stubbs landed 88 of 291 punches. Wilson was 62 of 262.

Stubbs, 159.5 lbs of Riverside, California won by scores of 58-54 and 58-53 twice and bounced back from his 1st professional loss nine days ago, and is now 7-1. Wilson, 159 lbs of Cleveland, OH is 6-1-2.

Former two-time world title challenger Jose Zepeda won a 10-round majority decision over Kendo Castaneda in a junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Zepeda controlled the action for the most part, with Castaneda having a couple of moments late in the fight.

Zepeda landed 149-446 punches. Castaneda was 93-422.

Zepeda who challenged for both the lightweight and junior welterweight world titles won by scores of 98-92 twice and 97-93.

Zepeda, 143.9 lbs of La Puente is 32-2. Castaneda, 143.9 lbs of San Antonio, TX is 17-2.

“He was a late replacement, but he was tough in there. I didn’t take Kendo lightly because I knew what he was capable of. He had only one loss by decision coming into tonight,” Zepeda said. “Anybody with a belt at 140 pounds is who I want to fight. A championship fight is my goal, and that is what I am working towards.”

Luis Alberto Lopez won a 10-round split decision over world-ranked Andy Vences in a junior lightweight bout.

Lopez came forward and threw more and landed more shots. It seemed that Vences was more consistent through out the affair.

In round six, Lopez rocked Vences with a hard uppercut, and that set off a good round as Vences was in trouble.

In round seven, a clash of heads opened up a cut over the left eye of Vences.

Lopez landed 170-656 punches. Vences was 162-580

Lopez, 128.2 lbs of Mexicali, MEX won two cards by 96-94 scores. Venes won a card 96-94.

Lopez is 21-2. Vences, 129.5 of San Jose, CA is 23-2-1.

“I felt I won the fight with my pressure. It was a close fight, but I was confident I did enough after the final bell sounded,” Lopez said. “Credit to Vences. I thought he was knocked out earlier in the fight, but he came back like a warrior.”
 
Said Vences, “I thought I won a close fight, but I am not going to complain about the decision. It was a good, close fight. No excuses. I prepared well for 10 hard rounds.”

Andres Cortes fought through a knockdown and cut to remain undefeated to hammer out an eight-round unanimous decision over Alejandro Salinas in a lightweight bout.

In round two, Cortes was bleeding over the left eye from a clash of heads. In round four, Salinas landed a hard right that sent Cortes down. The cut worsened with another headbutt in round seven, but Cortes was able to outland and out throw Salinas down the stretch by scores of 79-73, 78-74 and 76-75. Cortes landed 129-452; Salinas was 102-384.

Cortes, 132.5 lbs of Las Vegas is 13-0. Salinas, 133 lbs of Youngstown, OH is 10-4.

Gabriel Muratalla remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Sergio Lopez in a bantamweight bout.

Muratalla outlanded Lopez 112-60.

Muratalla, 118.9 lbs of Fontana, California won by scores of 40-36 twice and 39-37, and is now 4-0. Lopez, 119.1 lbs of Las Vegas is 4-6-3.

Former two-division world champion Jose Pedraza won a 10-round unanimous decision over former world title challnger Mikkel Lespierre in a junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas,

In round one, LesPierre began to bleed from his nose. Pedraza was dominant early. In round five, LesPierre was credited with a knockdown when a left hit an off-balanced Pedraza. Seconds later, Pedraza landed a big right that was followed by a left that sent LesPierre to the deck. After the round, referee Kenny Bayless went to the replay, and ruled that the knockdown by LesPierre was ruled a slip as the feet got tangled.

In round nine, LesPierre was bleeding over the right eye. In round 10, Pedraza knocked LesPierre with a jab.

Pedraza outlanded LesPierre 168-69.

Pedraza, 143.9 lbs of Cidra, PR won by scores of 100-88 and 99-89 twice and is now 27-3. LesPierre, 143.5 lbs of Brooklyn is 22-2-1.

“Mikkel was a tough opponent, but I stuck to my game plan. I wanted the knockout, but he stayed strong in there. I give him a lot of credit,” Pedraza said. “I would like to fight any of the world champions, but we have to see what happens next. I proved I belong with the top guys in the 140-pound division.”

Albert Bell remained perfect by winning a 10-round unanimous decision over Mark Bernaldez in a junior lightweight fight.

Bell outlanded Bernaldez 125-46.

Bell, 133 lbs of Toledo, OH won by scores of 100-90 on all cards, and is now 17-0. Bernaldez, 132 lbs of General Santos City, PHL is 20-4.

Elvis Rodriguez remained undefeated with a 1st round stoppage over Danny Murray in a scheduled six-round junior welterweight bout.

Rodriguez landed a jab right on the eye that sent Murray through the ropes, and the fight was stopped at 2:13.

Rodriguez, 140.2 lbs of Santo Domingo, DR is 7-0-1 with all wins coming by knockout. Murray, 139.2 lbs of Lanoka Harbor, NJ is 5-4.

Two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner Robeisy Ramirez avenged his disappointing pro debut by winning a six-round unanimous decision in a featherweight bout.

Ramirez was quicker and landed more blows. Gonzalez had swelling over his right eye in round five.

Ramirez outlanded Gonzales 62-55.

Ramirez, 125.1 lbs of Cienfuehos, CUB won by scores of 60-54 on all cards, and is now 4-1. Gonzales, 125.4 lbs of Denver is 5-3-2.

In round three, Ibeh began to bleed from the nose

Kingsley Ibeh won his 2nd fight in seven days as he won a six-round majority decision over previously undefeated Patrick Mailata in a heavyweight fight.

Ibeh outlanded Francis 86-75

Ibeh, 284.1 lbs of Phoenix, AZ won by scores of 58-56 twice and 57-57 and is now 5-1. Mailata, 284 lbs of South Auckland, NZ is 4-1.

Jose Enrique Vivas won a ten-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Carlos Jackson in a featherweight fight.

Vivas, 125.9 lbs of Montebello, CA won by scores of 97-93 and is now 19-1. Jackson, 125.1 lbs of Atlanta, GA is 16-1.

Former world title challenger Alex Saucedo won a 10-round unanimous decision over Sonny Fredrickson in a junior welterweight bout at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Saucedo outlanded Fredrickson 318-172 and was much more active and landing the more telling blows throughout the contest.

Saucedo, 140.8 lbs of Oklahoma City, OK won by scores of 100-90, 99-91 and 98-92 and is now 30-1. Fredrickson, 140.9 lbs of Toledo, OH is 21-3.

“We worked on a lot of things in the gym. It was important for me to get the rounds in, and Sonny was a tough opponent,” Saucedo said. “I am ready to take over the 140-pound division. Whatever opportunity comes my way, I will take advantage of it. Most importantly, I got rid of the ring rust and went 10 hard rounds.”

Josue Vargas won a 10-round unanimous decision over Salvador Briceno in a junior welterweight bout.

In round six, Vargas was cut over the left eye from an accidental headbutt. Vargas outlanded Briceno 187-77.

Vargas, 140.5 lbs of Bronx, NY won by scores of 100-90 twice and 99-91 and is now 17-1. Briceno, 138.2 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 17-6.

John Bauza remained undefeated by pounding out a eight-round unanimous decision over Larry Fyers in a junior welterweight bout.

Bauza, 139.3 lbs of Catano, PR won by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73 and is now 14-0. Fryers, 138.9 lbs of Clones, IRL is 11-3.

Fighting for the 2nd time in two weeks, Isiah Jones won a six-round majority decision over previously undefeated Donte Stubbs in a middleweight bout.

Jones, 158.3 lbs of Detroit won by scores of 59-55, 58-56 and 57-57 ans is now 9-2. Stubbs, 160.2 lbs of Riverside, CA is 6-1.

Junior Lightweight world champion Miguel Berchelt moved up to lightweight and stopped Eleazar Valenzuela in round six of a scheduled 10-round bout at The TV Azteca Studios in Mexico City.

At the end of round one, Berchelt dropped Valenzuela with a left hook.

In round six, Berchelt landed a hard right that drove Valenzuela to the ropes. Berchelt followed up with four shots to the head and the bout was stopped.

Berchelt, 135 lbs of is 38-1 with 34 knockouts. Valenzuela, 135 1/2 lbs is 21-14-4.

“Now what follows is the expected fight against Oscar Valdez,” Berchelt said. “Every fan wants to see that fight, and we are ready for that war.

“I felt great, but the altitude Mexico City hit me a little bit. It is not easy to fight in Mexico City, but thank God we got the victory. Eleazar is a tough fighter. He endured everything I threw at him. He gained my respect. My experience as world champion pushed me forward.”

Omar Aguilar remained undefeated by scoring a 1st round stoppage over Dante Jardon in a scheduled 10-round super lightweight bout.

Aguilar landed a big flurry in the corner and the bout stopped.

Aguilar, 140 lbs is 18-0 with 17 knockouts. Jardon, 141 lbs is 32-7.

Alan David Picasso won a eight-round unanimous decision over Florentino Perez in a super bantamweight bout.

In a fight scored by six judges, Picasso, 121 1/4 lbs won by scores of 80-72 on three cards, 79-74, 79-73 and 78-74 to raise his record to 14-1. Perez is 14-6-1.

Dustin Poirier outlasted Dan Hooker and won a unanimous decision in a lightweight Instant Classic at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

The two landed hellacious blows throughout the fight. Hooker landed more over the 1st two rounds including 64 strikes in a non-stop action filled 2nd round.

In round two, Hooker started to bleed from his right eye. Poirier was bleeding from his right eye as well.

The two continued to stand toe-to-toe and landed crushing blows. Poirier tried unsuccessfully three submission attempts. Poirier came back over the final three rounds and outlanded Hooker 148-83 over the final three rounds, which includes 61-20 in the pivotal 5th round.

Poirier, 156 lbs of Coconut Creek, FL won by scores of 48-47 twice and 48-46 and is now 26-6-1. Hooker, 155.5 lbs of Auckland, NZ is 20-9.

Mike Perry won a unanimous decision over Mickey Gall in a welterweight bout.

Perry, 171 lbs of Orlando, FL won by scores of 29-28 on all cards, and is now 14-6. Gall, 170 lbs of Green Brook, NJ is 6-3.

Maurice Greene submitted Gian Villante in round three of their heavyweight bout.

Greene seemed to control most of the first two rounds. In round three, Villante clocked Greene with a left hand that sent him to the deck. Villante then landed some solid Ground and Pound. Somehow Greene turned the tables, and was able to get a choke from the bottom that made Villante tap at 3:44.

Greene, 255 lbs of Albuquerque, NM is 9-4. Villante, 255 lbs of Bellmore. NY is 17-12.

Brendan Allen won a unanimous decision over previously undefeated Kyle Daukaus in a middleweight fight.

In round one, Allen cut Daukaus with a hard elbow to the forehead.

Allen, 185.5 lbs of Milwaukee, WI won by scores of 30-27, 29-27 and 29-28 to raise his mark to 15-3. Daukaus, 185.5 lbs of Philadelphia, PA is 9-1.

Takashi Sato took out Jason Witt in the opening minute of their welterweight bout.

Sato landed a flush left that sent Witt down. Witt tried to get up, but ate a knee to the face that sent up five unanswered blows to the head of Witt, and the fight was stopped at 48 seconds.

Sato, 170.5 lbs of Tokyo, JAP is 16-3. Witt, 171 lbs of Kansas City, MO is 17-6.

Julian Erosa submitted previously undefeated Sean Woodson in a catchweight fight/

In round three, Erosa was bleeding from the nose. In round three, Erosa got Woodson down, and was able to front choke him that forced Eoodson to submit at 2:44.

Erosa, 149.5 lbs of Las Vegas, took the fight on Wednesday and improves to 24-8. Woodson, 149 lbs of St. Louis is 7-1.

Khama Worthy choked out Luis Pena in the 3rd round of their lightweight bout.

Worthy was able to get Pena in a Guillotine and take him to the ground with it and Pena submitted at 2:53.

Worthy, 154.5 lbs of Pittsburgh, PA is 16-6. Pena, 155 lbs of Coconut Creek, FL is 8-3.

Tanner Boser scored a vicious round stoppage over Felipe Lins in a heavyweoght bout.

Boser landed a boomer right that knocked Lins out cold at 2:45.

Boser, 235 lbs of Edmonton, ALB, CAN is 18-6-1. Lins, 235 lbs of Coconut Creek, FL is 14-5.

Kay Hansen made Jinh Yu Frey tap in the 3rd round of their strawweight bout.

Hansen made Frey tap from a Trinagle-Armbar at 2:26.

Hansen, 115.5 lbs of Fullerton, CA is 7-3. Frey, 115.5 lbs of Arlington, TX is 9-5.

Youssef Zalal won a unanimous decision over Jordan Griffin in a featherweight fight.

Zalal, 145.5 lbs of Englewood, CO won bu scores of 29-28 on all cards and is now 9-2. Griffin, 145 lbs of Milwaukee, WI is 18-8.

Jason Moloney stopped Leonard Baez after round seven of their scheduled 10-round bantamweight bout at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

In round three, Baez was cut around the left eye. Moleny landed power punches against the hard swinging Baez. Moloney slowly beat down Baez until Baez pulled the plug on the fight after complaining of breathing issues.

Moloney, 117.7 lbs of Kingscliff, AUS is now 21-1 with 18 knockouts. Baez, 118.3 lbs of Mexicali, MEX is now 18-3.

“That was the greatest moment of my career. It was tough watching my brother the other night, but I knew I had a job to do,” Moloney said. “Thank you to my team. I sacrificed so much for six weeks, leaving my fiancée and my baby. I’m just over the moon.
 
“My brother told me he loved me and that he was proud of me. He’ll be back better than ever. Trust me.”

World-Ranked Abraham Nova won a 10-round unanimous decision over Avery Sparrow in a junior lightweight clash.

Nova out-landed Sparrow 112-60, and went on to win by scores of 99-91, 97-93 and 96-94.

Nova, 131.9 lbs of Albany, NY is 19-0. Sparrow, 131.5 lbs of Philadelphia is now 10-2.

“Sparrow was slippery in there and tough to hit. I had to be patient and search for my openings. In the last few rounds, I began to time him, and that won me the fight,” Nova said. “Listen, this was a learning experience. I’ll be ready for the top guys in the 130-pound division very, very soon.”

Orlando Gonzalez remained undefeated by winning a eight-round unanimous decision over Luis Porozo in a featherweight.

In round two, Gonzalez dropped Porozo with a straight left to the head.

In round seven, Gonzalez dropped Porozo with a right hook.

Gonzalez, 126 lbs of Aguadilla, PR won by scores of 77-83 and 76-74 twice, and is now 15-0. Porozo, 125 lbs of Santo Domingo, ECU is 15-3.

Vlad Panin won a six-round majority decision over Benjamin Whitaker in a welterweight bot.

Panin, 149 lbs of Los Angeles, CA won by scores of 58-56 twice and 57-57 and is now 8-1. Whitaker, 149 lbs of San Antonio, TX 13-4.

Reymond Yanong won a six-round split decision over Clay Burns in a welterweight bout.

Yanong, 143 lbs of Paranaraque, PHL won by scores 59-55 and 58-56; Burns took a card 58-56.

Yanong is 11-5-1. Burns, 143.6 lbs of Alexandria, LA is 9-8-2.

Kingsley Ibeh stopped Waldo Cortes in round four of their scheduled six-round heavyweight bout.

In round four, Ibeh landed four hard uppercuts to the chin that startled Cortes. Ibeh dropped Cortes with a right hook that put him down, and the fight was stopped at 1:41.

Ibeh, 286.4 lbs of Phoenix avenged his only defeat and is now 4-1 with all wins coming by stoppage. Cortes, 246.9 lbs of Phoenix is 5-3.

Joshua Franco won the WBA Super Flyweight world title with a 12-round unanimous decision over defending champion Andrew Moloney at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Moloney raced out and took most of the first half of the fight as he featured many body shots. The 2nd half of the fight was all Franco as he started landing his combinations at both mid-range and was started to wear Moloney down on the inside.

In round 10, a right hand cut Moloney under his left eye. In round 11, a combination that was highlighted by a left hand sent Moloney to the canvas. That proved to be the difference as Franco won by scores of 115-112 twice and 114-113 twice.

Franco, 115 lbs of San Antonio, TX is now 17-1-2. Moloney, 114.6 lbs of Kingscliff, AUS is 21-1.

“After the fourth round, I gained the momentum and figured him out. I always knew this was possible,” Franco said. “I wasn’t nervous when the decision was being read. I knew I’d done enough to win this fight. My coach, Robert Garcia, had me ready. I’m going home with the belt.”

“I always knew this was possible,” said Joshua Franco. “I knew the hard work would pay off in the end. Thank you to Golden Boy for the support and the opportunity. You were behind me 100% and now you have a new world champ.”

“After the first fourth round, I started to gain momentum and figure him out. The knockdown in the eleventh round was crucial. I needed it. But I slowly started to wear him down. By the end of the fight, I knew I had done enough to win. My coach, Robert Garcia, prepared me well.”

“Tonight, the first world title fight since the COVID-19 pandemic began took place, and a Golden Boy fighter stepped up to the challenge, entered enemy territory and dominated,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “Franco’s victory is special for us as he was part of an impressive group of young fighters that we signed back in 2015 as we were rebuilding our stable. Five years later, our mutual hard work has paid off. From debuting on our LA Fight Club series to headlining on national television, Franco has developed into a world champion.”

“It just wasn’t my night tonight,” Moloney said. “This was not the best version of Andrew Moloney, but full credit to Joshua Franco. He deserved to win the title with his effort. He closed the fight strong, like a true champion.
 
“I’ll be back. One loss won’t define me.”

Christopher Diaz won a 10-round unanimous decision over Jason Sanchez in a featherweight fight.

Diaz, 124.9 lbs of Barranquitas, PR won by scores of 98-92 twice and 97-93 to go to 26-2. Sanchez, 126 lbs of Albuquerque, NM is 15-2.

“I can fight at featherweight, or I can make 122 pounds. Whatever Top Rank wants, but I’m ready for a big fight in either weight division. I am a completely different and improved fighter from the one who fought Shakur Stevenson last year,” Diaz said. “I worked on my power in the gym. My coaches, Nelson Rodriguez and Freddie Roach, got me ready for tonight.”

In a battle of undefeated junior welterweights, Miguel Contreras won a six-round unanimous decision over Rolando Vargas.

Vargas was cut on his nose in round two from a clash of heads.

Contreras, 137.4 lbs of Bakersfield, CA won by 58-56 scores on all cards to take him to 11-0. Vargas, 137 lbs of Milwaukee, WI is 5-1.

Helaman Olguin won a six-round majority decision over Adam Stewart in a heavyweight bout.

In round one, Stewart was cut around the right eye from a clash of heads.

Olguin, 290 lbs of South Jordan, Utah won by sores of 58-56 twice, and 57-57, and is now 8-3. Stewart, 231.1 lbs of Phoenix, AZ 8-1-1.

WBO Super Bantamweight champion Emanuel Navarrete stopped Uriel Lopez in a scheduled 10-round non-title featherweight bout at the TV Azteca Studios in Mexico City.

In round five, Navarrete sent Lopez down with a left hook to the body.

In round six, Navarrete started pounding away at Lopez, and then put him down with a hard flurry of punches and the fight was stopped at 2:22.

With the win, Navarrete, 127 lbs is now 32-1 with 27 knockouts. Lopez, 127 lbs is 13-14-1.

Said Navarrete: “I have the utmost respect for Uriel Lopez. He put forth a courageous effort, but I was coming to win by knockout. I want to unify titles, but if nobody accepts my challenge, I’ll move up to featherweight.”

Edwin Palomares scored an upsetting by stopping Carlos Ornelas in round five of their scheduled 10-round featherweight fight.

Palomares was relentless with pressure, and in round five he landed a body punch that sent Ornelas to the canvas. Ornelas got to his feet but the corner waved the fight over. Palomares threw 476 punches in just over four rounds.

Palomares is 13-3-1 with four knockouts. Ornelas, 127 lbs is 25-3.

Sergio Alfredo Chirino Sanchez scored a devastating 3rd round knockout over Gustavo Alan Pina in a scheduled eight-round featherweight bout.

Sanchez dropped Pina at the end of the 1st round with a left hook. In round three, Sanchez landed a perfect left hook to the jaw that sent a frozen Pina hard to the canvas, where he would lay flat in his back for several minutes.

Time of the stoppage was six-seconds.

Sanchez, 126 lbs is 15-1 with nine knockouts. Pina, 126 lbs is 8-3.

Ivan Armando Garcia won a six-round unanimous decision over Roberto Palomares in a flyweight bout.

In round one, Garcia was cut over the left eye from an accidental headbutt.

Garcia, 113 lbs won by scores of 50-45 twice and 49-46 to go to 6-0. Palomares, 113 lbs is now 5-5-1.

Number-Three ranked heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes held on for a unanimlius decision over number-eight ranked Alexander Volkoff at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Blaydes broke the UFC Heavyweight record for takedowns with 14 (It was 11). In round four, Blaydes was bleeding out of his mouth. Blaydes was dominant for the first three-plus rounds. Blaydes was gassed as he entered the final round, but held on for the victory by scores of 49-46, 48-47 and 48-46.

Blaydes, 261 lbs of Chicago is 14-2. Volkoff, 247 lbs of Moscow, RUS is 31-8.

In a fight where both combatants landed bombs throughout the fight, Josh Emmett won a unanimous decision over Shane Burgos in a featherweight bout.

In round one, Emmett seemed to hurt his knee when he stepped wrong on the canvas. In round two, Emmett was bleeding from the bridge of the nose. In round three, Emmett dropped Burgos twice with crushing shots. 1st it was a right and later in round it was a left. Burgos was bleeding from the nose.

Emmett, 146 lbs of Sacramento, CA won by scores of 29-28 twice and 29-27 and is now 16-2. Burgos, 146 lbs of Monroe, NY is 13-2.

Raquel Pennington won a unanimous decision over Mario Reneau in a bantamweight contest.

Pennington dominated the final two rounds with knees to the midsection and solid punches. She outstruck Reneau 109-95.

Pennington, 136 lbs of Colorado Springs, CO won by scores of 30-27 and 29-28 twice and is now 11-8. Reneau, 136 lbs of Vasilia, CA is 9-6-1.

Belal Muhammad won a unanimous decision over Lyman Good in welterweight bout.

In round two, Muhammad was bleeding under his right eye.

Muhammad was outstruck but won by scores on 29-28 on all cards/

Muhammad, 170.5 lbs of Chicago, IL is 17-3. Good, 170.5 lbs of New York 21-6-1.

Jim Miller made Roosevelt Roberts tap in the 1st round of their catchweight bout.

Miller got Roberts down, and he tapped out shortly thereafter at 2:25.

Miller, 159.5 lbs of Sparta, NJ is 32-14-1. Roberts, 160 lbs of Fontana, CA is 10-2.

Bobby Green won a unanimous decision over Clay Guida in a battle of veteran lightweights.

Green, 155.5 lbs of Fontana, CA won by scores of 30-27 and 29-28 to raise his mark to 25-10-1. Guida, 154.5 lbs of Johnsburg, IL is 35-20.

Tecia Torres won a unanimous decision over Brianna Van Buren in a strawweight fight.

Torres was dominant with her striking as he held a 98-38 advantage in that department.

Torres, 116 lbs of Coconut Creek, FLA won by scores of 30-27 on all cards and is now 11-5. Van Buren, 115 lbs of Gilroy, CA is 9-3.

Marc-Andre Barriault stopped Oskar Piechota in round two of their middleweight bout.

Near the end of the 2nd frame, Barriault hurt Piechota with a hard right hand. Barriault was able to crumble Piechota to the ground with more punches. A few more ground strikes forced the stoppage at 4:50.

Barriault, 185.5 lbs is now 12-4. Piechota, 185.5 lbs of Poland is 11-4-1.

Gillian Robertson submitted Cortney Casey in the 3rd round of their flyweight bout.

Robertson finished Casey with a rear-naked choke at 4:36.

Robertson is now 8-4. Casey is 9-8.

Justin Jaynes stopped Frank Camacho in the opening round of their welterweight bout.

Jaynes landed a left hook to the jaw that rocked Camacho. Jaynes was all over Camacho and landed three more hard blows to the face, and referee Herb Dean stopped the fight at 41 seconds.

Jaynes, 156 lbs of Las Vegas, was just signed by the UFC on Tuesday is now 16-4. Camacho, 158 lbs of Northern Mariana Islands, missed weight by two pounds is 22-9.

Lauren Murphy won a unanimous decision over Roxanne Madafferi in a flyweight bout.

Murphy out-struck Modafferi 102-80.

Murphy, 125.5 lbs of Houston, TX won by scores of 30-27 twice and 29-28 and is now 13-4. Modafferi, 125.5 lbs of Las Vegas is 24-18.

Austin Hubbard stopped previously undefeated Max Rohskopf in a welterweight bout/

Hubbard landed many hard shots. and in round two, Rohskopf began to bleed around his left eye. Rohskopf said he could not continue after the round.

Hubbard, 156 lbs of Denver, CO is 12-4. Rohskopf, 155 lbs of Las Vegas is 5-1.

Gabriel Flores Jr. remained undefeated as he won a 10-round unanimous decision over Josec Ruiz in a lightweight bout at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas.

The bout was elevated to the main event after the Jose Pedraza Mikkel LesPierre bout was scrapped after LesPierre’s manager tested positive for Covid-19

Flores registered a knockdown when he landed a left hand that was followed by a barrage of punches.

Flores dominated the bout and won by scores of 100-89 on all cards.

Flores, 132.4 lbs of Stockton, CA is now 18-0. Ruiz, 132.4 lbs of Miami, FL is 21-3-3.

In a battle of undefeated bantamweights, Robert Rodriguez stopped Adrian Servin in round two of a scheduled six-round bout.

In round two, Rodriguez dropped Servin with a right hook. Rodriguez continued to land hard straight lefts that snapped Servin’s head back, and referee Robert Hoyle stopped the bout at 2:48.

Rodriguez, 120.3 lbs of San Antonio, TX is 8-0-1 with four knockouts. Servin, 118 lbs of Phoenix, AZ is 9-1-1.

Clay Collard upended his 2nd straight undefeated fighter as he won a six-round split decision over Damid Kaminsky in a super middleweight clash.

In round one, Kaminsky was cut around the left eye from a punch. Collard continued to outwork Kaminsky and Collard had swelling around his right for the better part of the 2nd half of the fight.

Collard won two cards by 58-56 scores. Kaminsky took a card 58-56.

Collard, 163.6 lbs of Cache Vallet, UT is 7-2-3. Kaminksy, 164.1 lbs of Los Angeles is 6-1.

In a battle of undefeated super featherweights, Frevian Gonzalez won a four-round unanimous decision over Jose Martinez.

Gonzalez, 129.4 lbs of Cidra, PR won by scores of 40-36 and 39-37 twice, and is now 3-0. Gonzalez, 127.8 lbs of Los Angeles, CA is 2-1.

Victor Rodriguez remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Justin Horsley in a super lightweight bout.

Rodriguez, 140.2 lbs of Stanton, CA won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 3-0. Horsley, 140.7 lbs of Las Vegas is 0-2.

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Mike Plania won a 10-round majority decision over world-ranked Joshua Greer in a bantamweight bout at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

In round one, Plania landed a quick and hard left hook that dumped Greer to the canvas.

In round six, it was another whipping left hook to the jaw that put Greer down for a 2nd time. Plania out-landed Greer 119-96/

Plania, 119.5 lbs of General Santos City, PHL won by scores of 97-91, 96-92 and 94-94 to raise his mark to 24-1. Greer, 120 lbs of Chicago is 22-2-1.

“This win is going to change my life,” Plania said. “I thought I could knock him out after the knockdown in the first round, but he was tough and adjusted his strategy.

“I took this fight on only three weeks’ notice, but I had faith in God that I could win.”

Giovani Santillan remained undefeated with a 10-round majority decision over former lightweight champion Antonio DeMarco in a welterweight bout.

In round eight, Santillan began to bleed from his nose.

Santillan was outlanded 159-150, but came home with the victory by scores of 96-94 twice and 95-95.

Santillan, 148 lbs of San Diego is 26-0. DeMarco, 147 lbs of Tijuana, MX is now 33-9-1.

“I knew it was a close fight, but I felt like I did enough solid work in there to pull out the win,” Santillan said. “He never hurt me at any point in the fight, but he used his experience in there. He’s a former world champion who has been in there with the best of the best. I want to get back in the ring as soon as possible and use this experience to my advantage.”

Nikoloz Sekhniashvili won a six-round unanimous decision over Isiah Jones in a middleweight bout.

Sekhniashvili out-landed Jones 95-39.

Sekhniashvili, 159.25 lbs of Sherman Oaks, CA won by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55 and is now 6-0. Jones, 158.25 lbs of Detroit, MI is 8-2.

Hector Perez won a six-round unanimous decision over Juan Torres in a heavyweight bout.

Perez, 221 lbs of Tamarac, FL won by scores of 60-54 and 59-55 twice, and is now 7-2. Torres, 250 lbs of Cypress, TX is 5-3-1.

Bobirzhan Mominov won a six-round uanimous decision over Cameron Krael in a super welterweight contest.

In round six, Mominov was deducted a point for hitting behind the head.

That was not enough as Mominov won by scores of 58-55 twice and 58-56.

Mominov, 152 lbs of Kissimmee, FL is 11-0. Krael, 147.8 lbs of Las Vegas is 17-16-3.

Cynthia Calvillo moved up to flyweight and won a five-round unanimous decision over top-ranked Jessica Eye at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Eye had a good opening round, but that was it for her as Cavillo dominated the final four-rounds and the numbers showed that as Calvillo outlanded Eye by a 137-97 count, and was successful on four takedown attempts.

Calvillo, 126 lbs of San Jose, CA won by scores of 49-46 twice and 48-47 and is now 9-1. Eye, 126.25 lbs (.25 over the contacted weight limit( is now 15-8-1.

In a contentious build-up, Marvin Vettori choked out Karl Roberson in the opening round of their middleweight bout.

Vettori got Roberson on the ground and then pounded away, which led to a rear-naked choke that forced Roberson to tap-out at 4:17.

The two were supposed to meet last month in Jacksonville when Roberson missed weight and the fight was called off. Vettori and Roberson then had a confrontation in the hotel. Fast-Forward to yesterday’s weigh in, where once again Roberson missed weight. This time by 4.5 pounds, but the fight went on.

Vettori, 186 lbs of Trento, IT is 15-4-1. Roberson, 190.5 lbs of Neptune, NJ is 9-3.

Charles Rosa won a split decision over Kevin Aguilar in a lightweight bout.

Rosa was cut at the end of round two from a clash of heads. Aguilar out-landed Rosa 64-56.

Rosa took cards 29-28; Aguilar took a card 29-28.

Rosa, 155 lbs of Boca Raton, FL is 13-4. Aguilar, 155.5 lbs of Longview, TX is 17-.4

Andre Fili won a split decision over Charles Jourdain in a featherweight fight.

Fili won the fight on the strength of out-landing Jourdain 74-63 and 4-0 in take-downs.

Fili, 145.5 lbs of Sacramento, CA took two cards 29-28; Jourdain won a card 29-28.

Fili is now 21-7. Jourdainm 145.5 lbs is 10-3.

Jordan Espinosa won a unanimous decision over Mark De La Rosa in a bantameweight bout.

Espinosa controlled the action as he outlanded De La Rosa 192-48 and 2-0 on takedowns.

Espinosa, 135.5 lbs of Albuquerque, NM won by scores of 30-27 twice and 30-26 and is now 15-7-1. De La Rosa, 136 lbs of Fort Worth, TX is 11-5.

Maria Agapova choked out Hannah Cifers in the first round of their flyweight bout.

Agapova was relentless in agression. She landed a big kick that hurt Cifers and eventually got her to the ground where she was able to apply a rear-naked choke that forced the end of the fight at 2:42.

Agapova, 125.5 lbs of Kazakhstan is 9-1. Cifers, 125 lbs of Wake Forest. NC is 10-6.

Merab Dvalisvili won a unanimous decision over Gustavo Lopez in a catchweight bantamweight bout.

Dvalishvili, 139 lbs of Long Island, NY registered 13 takedowns, and won by scores of 30-26 twice and 30-25 and is now 11-4. Lopez, 140 lbs of Las Vegas is 11-5.

Julia Avila scored an opening minute stoppage over Gina Mazany in a bantamweight contest.

Avila landed a knee to the stomach that sent Mazana reeling back. Avila quickly followed Mazany and landed a barrage of quick punches, and the fight was stopped at 22 seconds.

Avila, 135 lbs of Oklahoma City is 8-1. Mazany, 136 lbs of Las Vegas is 6-4.

Tyson Nam scored an explosive opening minute knockout over Zarrukh Adashev in a bantamweight bout.

Nam landed an explosive right hand to the chin that sent Adashev down. While down, Nam landed another right to the wide-open face of Adashev and the fight was stopped at 32 seconds.

Nam, 135.5 lbs of Wapahai, HI is 19-11-1. Adashev, was 2.5 lbs over at Friday’s weigh-in is 3-2.

Christian Aguilera stopped Anthony Ivy in the opening minute of their welterweight bout.

Aguilera landed a hard right that hurt Ivy. He followed up with four hard shots, and the bout was stopped at 59 seconds.

Aguilera, 170.5 lbs of Brea, CA is 14-6. Ivy, 171 lbs of San Antonio, TX is 8-3.

Former super bantamweight world champion Jessie Magdaleno defeated Yenifel Vicente via disqualification because of repeated in the 10th and final scheduled round of their featherweight bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

In round one, Magdaleno dropped Vicente with a right hook while fighting out of the corner. In round four, Vicente landed a low blow that had referee Robert Byrd calling for a break. On Byrd’s way in to separate the fighters, Vicente landed a hard right hand that sent Magdaleno to the canvas. Magdaleno would lie on the ground for several minutes, and Vicente was deducted two points. Later in the round, Vicente was deducted another point for a low blow. In round five, Magdaleno dropped Vicente with a right hook.

In round 10, Vicente landed yet another punch below the belt and was deducted for the 3rd time. Seconds later, Vicente landed another low blow and Byrd mercifully disqualified Vicente at 1:38.

Magdaleno, 127.9 lbs of Las Vegas is 28-1. Vicente 126.5 lbs of Miami us 36-5-2.

“He was a rugged fighter. He was a tough veteran. I tip my hat off to him. He knew what he was doing. His way was to get me low,” Magdaleno said. “Gary Russell, I’m coming for you. But like I’ve said before, I want any of the champions at 126 pounds. I want to be a two-division world champion. Simple as that.”

In a fast paced featherweight bout, Adam Lopez won a 10-round majority decision over Louie Coria.

The two stood toe-to-toe and landed solid shots on the inside, and despite having swelling under both eyes, Lopez was able to land the more telling blows, and won by scores of 96-94 twice and 95-95.

Lopez, 125.75 lbs of Glendale, CA is now 14-2. Coria, 124.75 lbs of Moreno Valley, CA is 12-3.

“That was my toughest fight to date. I used to say my fight with Jean Carlos Rivera was my toughest fight, but this one was definitely my toughest fight,” Lopez said.  “Listen, I want to fight anyone Top Rank puts in front of me. This was a great, close fight, and I have the utmost respect for Louie Coria.”

Gabriel Muratalla stopped Fernando Robles in the 1st round of their scheduled four-round bantamweight bout.

Muratalla dropped Robles with a hard right hand. Robles got to his feet, but stumbled back and referee Robert Byrd stopped the bout at 2:33.

Muratalla, 118.25 lbs of Fontana, CA is now 3-0 with three knockouts. Robles, 118 lbs of Peafand, TX is 2-3.

“It’s wild. It was an experience, and I’m happy I did my thing,” Muratalla said.

Eric Mondragon and Mike Sanchez fought to a four-round majority draw in a lightweight bout featuring undefeated fighters.

In round one, Sanchez dropped Mondragon with a straight left. Moments later, it was Mondragon who sent Sanchez to the deck with a right hand.

Mondragon took a card 39-37, while two scores were even at 38-38.

Mondragon, 133 lbs of Maywood, CA is 3-0-1. Sanchez, 132.25 lbs of Colton, CA is 6-0-1.

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Promoter Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports on Wednesday that WBC/Lineal Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and IBF/WBA/WBO Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua have reached an agreement to fight each other twice in 2021.

“It’s fair to say [Joshua and Fury] are in agreement regarding the financial terms of the fight,” Hearn said. “We’ve been talking to [Fury’s management team] MTK, giving them the assurances from Joshua’s side that all the details on the structure of the deal is approved from our side. And it is from Fury’s side, as well.

“We’re in a good place. It’s fair to say that, in principle, both guys have agreed to that fight. Two fights.”

Hearn said that the first bout in their two-fight series could take place next summer and that there are no signed contracts at this time

Fury Tweeted, “

It’s official FURY VS JOSUAR AGREED FOR NEXT YEAR, I got to smash @bronzebomber first then I’ll annihilate @anthonyfjoshua#WEARESPARTANS“

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Current WBO Featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson moved up in a weight to stop Felix Caraballo in a non-title junior lightweight bout at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The Top Rank promoted card was the 1st boxing event in the United States in almost three months due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

In round one, Stevenson was credited with a knockdown, when he landed a right hook to the body that saw Caraballo’s knee touch the ground.

Stevenson continued to batter Caraballo throughout the next several rounds, and in round six, Stevenson landed a perfect right to the body that sent Caraballo down and the fight was stopped at 1:31.

Stevenson, 130 lbs of Newark, NJ is 14-0 with eight knockouts. Caraballo, 130 lbs of Mayaguez, PR is 13-2-2.

“Everything about this fight week was different. After my last fight was canceled, I was happy to showcase my skills for all of the boxing fans,” Stevenson said. “He hit me with a couple shots, more than I’m used to, a couple jabs here and there. He was a tough guy, but I felt great in there after my training camp in Houston.”

Said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum: “What a magnificent performance by Shakur Stevenson. He keeps on getting better, and rest assured, he is a future pound-for-pound superstar.”

Prospect Jared Anderson remained perfect by stopping Johnne Langston in round three of a scheduled six-round heavyweight bout.

The two fought at a high-pace with Anderson landed a plethora of power punches. He distributed his punches nicely to the body and head. In round three, Anderson landed a hard left and right that forced Langston to slowly go to the canvas, and the fight was stopped at 1:55.

Anderson, 236 1/2 lbs of Toledo, OH is 4-0 with four knockouts. Langston, 218 1/4 lbs of Sarasota, FL is 8-3.

“He took some good shots. He was a tough opponent. I did what I wanted to. I did some stuff I didn’t want to do. I got caught with a good shot. It didn’t hurt me, but I definitely got caught with it,” Anderson said. “I know a different opponent could hurt me with a shot like that. We’ll go back to the drawing board and see what I did wrong.
 
“This wasn’t what I expected, but it was a great experience. I’m happy I got the opportunity to showcase my talents on ESPN at such a young age.”

Heavyweight Guido Vianello kept his perfect knockout record intact as he stopped Donald Haynesworth in the first round of their six-round

In round one, Vianello dropped Haynesworth with a hard right hand. Haynesworth got to his feet, but referee Jay Nady stopped the bout at 2:16.

Vianello, 239 1/4 lbs of Rome, ITA is 7-0 with seven knockouts. Haynesworth, 294 1/2 lbs of New Rochelle, NY is 16-4-1.

“It was an interesting experience. I spent three days relaxing in my hotel room, but everything went according to plan,” Vianello said. “I knew the right hand would be there, so I worked to set up that shot. I could not have asked for anything more.”

Quintavious Cash won a six-round technical unanimous decision over Calvin Metcalf in a middleweight fight.

In round three Metcalf was cut on the forehead from a legal punch. Replays showed it was from a clash of heads. After replay review, the cut was ruled a clash of heads. Later, the cut opened worse around the left eye, and the fight was stopped before the end of the fight.

Cash, 160 1/2 lbs of Las Vegas, NV won by scores of 60-54, 60-55 and 59-55 to raise his mark to 12-2. Metcalf, 158 1/4 lbs of Kansas City, MO is 10-4-1.

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medal winner, Robeisy Ramirez stopped Yeuri Andujar in round one of their six-round featherweight bout.

Ramirez dropped Andujar with a straight left that was followed by an uppercut. With Andujar hurt, Ramirez finished the fight with a hard three-punch combination that dropped and stopped Andujar at 54 seconds.

Ramirez, 126 lbs of Cienfugos, CUB is 3-1 with three knockoutsl Andujar, 125.5 lbs of San Cristobal, DR is 5-4.

“It was an honor to be the first fight back, and I am proud of the performance I gave tonight. My pro debut is long behind me, and I am progressing with every fight. I hope to return shortly,” Ramirez said. “I have a great trainer in Ismael Salas, who continues to add dimensions to my game. He is the man to lead me to a world title.”

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Undefeated Mikaela Mayer has tested positive for Covid-19, and is now removed from Tuesday’s fight with Helen Joseph.

Mayer made the announcement on Sunday on her Instagram Page.