Former WBO Featherweight world champion Robeisy Ramirez (14-2, 9 KOs) stopped Mexico’s Brandon Leon Benitez (21-3, 9 KOs) within the seventh spherical of tonight’s co-feature.
Ramirez set the tempo early by hurting Benitez with energy photographs within the second and third rounds. Benitez tried to work on the within, however Ramirez persistently created area for mixtures by both by pushing him off or utilizing his ft.
In spherical seven, the two-time Olympic gold medalist started to maneuver much more, touching Benitez with gentle punches. He then linked a devastating left uppercut that dropped Benitez, who didn’t recuperate, forcing the referee to finish the struggle at 2:46.
Ramirez mentioned, “It’s no secret that Ismael Salas is among the greatest strategists on the earth. And so the plan was to put on him down little by little. Then, after the final spherical, he tells me to not search for energy photographs however to maneuver a bit and to return to my {newbie} roots. That’s what I did. I touched and touched, and I discovered the shot.”
“It’s not my first time touchdown a shot like that. It feels good to land a punch like that as a result of it demonstrates that we labored arduous in camp.”
“I need my title again. I need the rematch in opposition to Rafael Espinoza. If it’s not with him, then I can struggle in opposition to any of the opposite champions.”
Ali Walsh Avenges Loss to Akale
Middleweight prospect Nico Ali Walsh (11-1, 5 KOs) triumphed in his rematch in opposition to Sona Akale (9-2, 4 KOs), avenging his solely professional defeat through six-round unanimous choice.
The grandson of “The Biggest” dropped Akale with a left hook in spherical three, however Akale fired again in spherical 5 with a fusillade of punches that harm him. Ali Walsh then suffered a dislocated left shoulder within the sixth spherical however dug deep to complete the struggle, utilizing his proper hand to attach on an aggressive Akale within the ultimate seconds.
Ali Walsh prevailed with scores of 58-55 and 57-56 2x.
Additional outcomes
Junior Welterweight: Unbeaten prospect Emiliano Fernando Vargas (11-0, 9 KOs) secured a first-round TKO victory in opposition to Jose Zaragoza (9-9-2, 3 KOs). Vargas landed a counter proper hand that dropped Zaragoza, which initiated an onslaught he couldn’t recuperate from. Time of stoppage: 1:23.
Junior Welterweight: Elvis Rodriguez (16-1-1, 13 KOs) tallied a 10-round unanimous factors verdict over Filipino slugger Jino Rodrigo (12-4-2, 10 KOs). Rodriguez was dropped by a left hand within the opening spherical however rose off the deck to drop Rodrigo within the ultimate seconds. Rodriguez struggled to cope with Rodrigo’s momentum however regained management by the center rounds, outboxing him soundly within the ultimate chapters. Scores: 98-91 2x and 97-92.
Heavyweight: Hometown hero Lorenzo Medina (11-0, 9 KOs) earned a six-round unanimous choice over Detrailous Webster (7-4, 3 KOs). Medina managed the motion with a fast jab and prevented most of Webster’s offense with head motion and footwork. Medina linked with proper palms all through the struggle, outlanding Webster in almost each alternate.
Junior Welterweight: Dominican Olympian Rohan Polanco (13-0, 8 KOs) blasted out Luis Hernandez (23-5, 20 KOs) through second-round TKO. Polanco harm Hernandez with a punch to the liver earlier than following up with a number of unanswered punches that compelled referee Luis Pabon to finish the struggle at 2:28.
Featherweight: Yan Santana (12-0, 11 KOs) went the space for the primary time in his profession, defeating Brandon Valdes (15-5, 7 KOs) through unanimous choice following 10 rounds of intense motion. Santana floored Valdes with a left hook within the opening stanza, however he recovered and went-toe-to-toe with the unbeaten Dominican for the remainder of the competition. Scores: 98-91 2x and 96-93.
Middleweight: Unbeaten Dominican southpaw Euri Cedeño (9-0-1, 8 KOs) made fast work of Dormedes Potes (14-7-1, 10 KOs), vanquishing him with a left hook to the physique at 56 seconds of the primary spherical.
