Melvin Jerusalem lands a proper straight to Luis Castillo. | Sanman photograph
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem delivered on his promise, showcasing a masterful show of ability and dedication to retain his WBC world minimumweight title on Sunday night, September 22, in Mandaluyong Metropolis.
Earlier than an enthusiastic Filipino crowd, Jerusalem outclassed Mexico’s top-ranked challenger, Luis “Flechita” Castillo, in a commanding efficiency that ended with a unanimous choice victory.
The judges’ scorecards left little doubt, 120-107, 120-107, and 118-109, all in favor of the reigning champion.
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For Jerusalem, this win marked a crucial milestone in his profession, because it signified redemption after the heartbreak of shedding his WBO world minimumweight belt to Puerto Rican star Oscar Collazo in Could 2023.
From the opening bell, Jerusalem set the tone, flooring Castillo within the very first spherical with a superbly timed proper hand.
The Mexican, identified for his peak and attain, discovered himself unable to use these bodily benefits as Jerusalem’s relentless stress and ring generalship smothered any alternative for a comeback.
Spherical after spherical, the Filipino champion piled on factors, displaying the poise and precision which have develop into his emblems.
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Jerusalem’s efficiency not solely reaffirmed his standing as a world-class champion but additionally propelled his report to 23-3, with 12 wins coming by knockout.
Castillo, tasting defeat for the primary time in his skilled profession, now stands at 21-1 (12 KOs) after his debut bout exterior of Mexico.
With this emphatic victory, the 30-year-old Cebu-based fighter units his sights on reclaiming the WBO world minimumweight title from the person who took it from him—Oscar Collazo. For Jerusalem, the highway to redemption continues, and the boxing world watches carefully as he seeks to unify the division.
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