Atif Oberlton (left) – Picture by Darryl Cobb, Jr.
One other combat, one other knockout win for Atif Oberlton.
The unbeaten gentle heavyweight prospect stopped Harry Keenan Cruz on Saturday evening in spherical six of a scheduled ten-rounder at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.
In a conflict of southpaws, the taller Oberlton walked Keenan Cruz down, forcing him to combat off his again foot and towards the ropes. Keenan Cruz was in a position to make the most of lateral motion, making it tough for Oberlton to land something flush.
Undaunted, Oberlton was in a position to damage Keenan Cruz with about 30 seconds left in spherical two, throwing and touchdown a left uppercut. Oberlton adopted up, battering Keenan Cruz in a nook, however Keenan Cruz was in a position to get out of the nook and fend off Oberlton till the bell sounded to finish the spherical.
Oberlton continued to stroll the awkward Keenan Cruz down, making an attempt to land two or three-punch mixtures to the top. If he did nor preserve his distance or make the most of lateral motion, Keenan Cruz would clench or seize onto Oberlton.
Halfway by way of spherical six, a left uppercut despatched Keenan Cruz reeling towards the ropes. Oberlton went on the assault, touchdown left crosses and uppercuts to the top, prompting referee Telis Assimenios to cease the combat at 2:23.
“I needed to come back out tonight and placed on a terrific efficiency,” mentioned Oberlton. “I bought the knockout and now I’m able to take my profession to the subsequent stage. I put in a whole lot of onerous work to get into this place. I’ll be again within the gymnasium subsequent week and, hopefully, I’ll be again within the ring earlier than the tip of the summer time.”
The 25-year-old knocked out once-beaten Juan Lopez Barajas late within the opening spherical in his earlier bout 4 weeks in the past. On January 12, Oberlton knocked out gatekeeper Cleotis ‘Mookie’ Pendarvis within the second spherical.
The southpaw Oberlton appeared on a ShoBox telecast on January 20 of final yr, defeating Artem Brusev by unanimous determination in a conflict of unbeaten gentle heavyweight prospects.
Keenan Cruz, who’s initially from Bayamon, Puerto Rico and now resides in Middleburg, Florida, falls to 8-5, 4 KOs. The 29-year-old has now misplaced three of his final 5 bouts. Oberlton improved to 11-0, 9 knockouts.
Within the co-feature, heavyweight Herich Ruiz of Cuba battered Brandon Carmack earlier than ending issues at 1:14 of spherical six. Now residing and coaching in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ruiz improved to 5-0, 4 KOs.
Carmack, who resides in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, falls to 7-5-3, 4 KOs and has now misplaced 5 of his final seven bouts.
In middleweight motion, Yoelvis Tellez improved to 7-1, 6 KOs, stopping Argentina’s Marcelo Bzowski (11-27-4) at 2:44 of spherical six. Tellez, who’s initially from Havana, Cuba and in addition resides in Las Vegas, had misplaced to once-beaten Marquis Taylor in his earlier combat on July 8.
Middleweight Jonathan Gonzalez of San Juan, Puerto Rico overcame a knockdown to knock out Edward Ulloa Diaz (14-6, 11 KOs) of the Dominican Republic at 22 seconds of spherical seven. Gonzalez, who improved to 20-0-1, 16 KOs, additionally dropped Ulloa Diaz in spherical six.
In junior light-weight motion, newbie standout Carlos De Leon Castro was profitable in his professional debut, dropping Tampa’s Christian Reed (0-6) 3 times en path to a first-round knockout victory at 2:19.
Featherweight Chavez Barrientes of Las Vegas, Nevada defeated Mexico’s Daniel Olea (13-10-3, 5 KOs) by unanimous determination. Scores had been 59-54, 59-54, and 60-54 in favor of Barrientes, who improved to 9-0, 7 KOs.
Light-weight Corey Marksman (9-0-1, 7 KOs) of close by Deltona defeated Colombia’s Jonathan Perez (41-41, 33 KOs) by knockout within the opening spherical. A left hook to the physique ended issues at 1:44.
“We’re delighted to have hosted one other thrilling boxing occasion on the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando,” mentioned Amaury Piedra, managing director of Caribe Royale. “The fighters delivered an unbelievable present for the followers tonight. Carlos De Leon Castro’s debut was significantly spectacular, and we imagine he has the potential to change into the subsequent massive star from Puerto Rico.
“Now we have many thrilling occasions on the horizon and may’t wait to deliver extra improbable exhibits to the followers in Orlando.”
The cardboard was promoted by Boxlab Promotions, in affiliation with Warriors Boxing, Undisputed Promotions, and Kings Boxing Promotions. The cardboard was streamed stay on DAZN.
Francisco A. Salazar has written for The Ring since October 2013 and has lined boxing in Southern California and overseas since 2000. Francisco additionally covers boxing for the Ventura County (California) Star newspaper. He could be reached at [email protected]
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