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 pictures within the second and third rounds. Benitez tried to work on the within, however Ramirez persistently created house 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 related a devastating left uppercut that dropped Benitez, who didn’t get better, forcing the referee to finish the combat at 2:46.
Ramirez mentioned, “It’s no secret that Ismael Salas is among the greatest strategists on this planet. 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 pictures however to maneuver a bit and to return to my {beginner} 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 exhausting in camp.”
“I would like my title again. I would like the rematch in opposition to Rafael Espinoza. If it’s not with him, then I can combat 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 by way of six-round unanimous resolution.
The grandson of “The Best” dropped Akale with a left hook in spherical three, however Akale fired again in spherical 5 with a fusillade of punches that damage him. Ali Walsh then suffered a dislocated left shoulder within the sixth spherical however dug deep to complete the combat, utilizing his proper hand to attach on an aggressive Akale within the remaining 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 get better 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 remaining seconds. Rodriguez struggled to cope with Rodrigo’s momentum however regained management by the center rounds, outboxing him soundly within the remaining chapters. Scores: 98-91 2x and 97-92.
Heavyweight: Hometown hero Lorenzo Medina (11-0, 9 KOs) earned a six-round unanimous resolution over Detrailous Webster (7-4, 3 KOs). Medina managed the motion with a fast jab and averted most of Webster’s offense with head motion and footwork. Medina related with proper fingers all through the combat, outlanding Webster in practically each alternate.
Junior Welterweight: Dominican Olympian Rohan Polanco (13-0, 8 KOs) blasted out Luis Hernandez (23-5, 20 KOs) by way of second-round TKO. Polanco damage 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 combat at 2:28.
Featherweight: Yan Santana (12-0, 11 KOs) went the gap for the primary time in his profession, defeating Brandon Valdes (15-5, 7 KOs) by way of unanimous resolution 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.
