Luis Nery found a new way to win. The slugger from Mexico couldn’t land a knockout punch against a surprisingly effective Aaron Alameda. Instead, the man who had stopped his previous 11 opponents had to outbox his countryman. And he did, winning a …
Luis Nery found a new way to win.
The slugger from Mexico couldn’t land a knockout punch against a surprisingly effective Aaron Alameda. Instead, the man who had stopped his previous 11 opponents had to outbox his countryman.
And he did, winning a unanimous decision to claim a vacant 122-pound title. The scores were 115-113, 116-112 and 118-110. Boxing Junkie had it 115-113 for Nery.
Nery (31-0, 24 KOs) was fighting for the first time as a full-fledged 122-pounder. Perhaps he didn’t carry his power with him. Just as likely, Alameda (25-1, 13 KOs) was simply better than most people expected.
Alameda used his jab effectively the entire fight, which seemed to throw Nery off to some extent. Alameda didn’t land many power shuts but he landed enough to leave the scoring in doubt when the final bell sounded.
In the end, Nery, who also boxed well, won the fight by throwing and landing more power shots — even if they didn’t hurt Alameda.
Thus, Nery, working for the first time with trainer Eddy Reynoso, won a title in a second division at 25 years old.
For his part, Alameda demonstrated that he has the talent to compete with an elite opponent. So it was a productive night for both fighters.
Luis Nery found a new way to win. The slugger from Mexico couldn’t land a knockout punch against a surprisingly effective Aaron Alameda. Instead, the man who had stopped his previous 11 opponents had to outbox his countryman. And he did, winning a …
Luis Nery found a new way to win.
The slugger from Mexico couldn’t land a knockout punch against a surprisingly effective Aaron Alameda. Instead, the man who had stopped his previous 11 opponents had to outbox his countryman.
And he did, winning a unanimous decision to claim a vacant 122-pound title. The scores were 115-113, 116-112 and 118-110. Boxing Junkie had it 115-113 for Nery.
Nery (31-0, 24 KOs) was fighting for the first time as a full-fledged 122-pounder. Perhaps he didn’t carry his power with him. Just as likely, Alameda (25-1, 13 KOs) was simply better than most people expected.
Alameda used his jab effectively the entire fight, which seemed to throw Nery off to some extent. Alameda didn’t land many power shuts but he landed enough to leave the scoring in doubt when the final bell sounded.
In the end, Nery, who also boxed well, won the fight by throwing and landing more power shots — even if they didn’t hurt Alameda.
Thus, Nery, working for the first time with trainer Eddy Reynoso, won a title in a second division at 25 years old.
For his part, Alameda demonstrated that he has the talent to compete with an elite opponent. So it was a productive night for both fighters.
Daniel Roman defeated Juan Carlos Payano by a unanimous decision on Saturday.
It wasn’t pretty but Daniel Roman got the job done.
Roman rallied in the late rounds to pull away from an effective Juan Carlos Payano and win a unanimous decision on the pay-per-view card Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
All three judges scored it 116-112, eight rounds to four in the 12-round junior featherweight title eliminator. Boxing Junkie had it 115-113 for Roman.
Payano, 35, had been knocked out in two of his three previous fights — against Naoya Inoue and Luis Nery — which led many to wonder what he had left.
Turns out he can still fight at a high level. For most of the fight, the Dominican boxed and moved well. He was an elusive target and threw more punches than Roman, according to ShoStats.
However, Roman (28-3-1, 10 KOs) picked up his intensity and pace in the latter rounds as Payano (21-4, 9 KOs) — bothered by a cut above his left eye — began to fade.
That was enough to secure a decision victory for Roman, a former unified 122-pound champ. He lost his titles to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in January.
Daniel Roman defeated Juan Carlos Payano by a unanimous decision on Saturday.
It wasn’t pretty but Daniel Roman got the job done.
Roman rallied in the late rounds to pull away from an effective Juan Carlos Payano and win a unanimous decision on the pay-per-view card Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
All three judges scored it 116-112, eight rounds to four in the 12-round junior featherweight title eliminator. Boxing Junkie had it 115-113 for Roman.
Payano, 35, had been knocked out in two of his three previous fights — against Naoya Inoue and Luis Nery — which led many to wonder what he had left.
Turns out he can still fight at a high level. For most of the fight, the Dominican boxed and moved well. He was an elusive target and threw more punches than Roman, according to ShoStats.
However, Roman (28-3-1, 10 KOs) picked up his intensity and pace in the latter rounds as Payano (21-4, 9 KOs) — bothered by a cut above his left eye — began to fade.
That was enough to secure a decision victory for Roman, a former unified 122-pound champ. He lost his titles to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in January.
Jermall Charlo defeated Sergiy Derevyanchenko by a unanimous decision Saturday night.
If comparisons mean anything, Jermall Charlo made a nice statement on Saturday night.
Charlo didn’t have an easy time with Sergiy Derevyanchenko – who does? – but he defeated the rough, experienced Ukrainian more convincingly than middleweight rivals Daniel Jacobs and Gennadiy Golovkin did.
Charlo won a clear decision by scores of 116-112, 117-111 and 118-110. Boxing Junkie scored it 116-112 for Charlo.
“I did what I was supposed to do,” Charlo said. “I went in there and executed my game plan. … It was supposed to be my biggest test and I passed the test. I’m happy.
“Now I’ll go back to the drawing board and figure out what’s next.”
The most-effective punch in the fight probably was Charlo’s jab, which generally kept Derevyanchenko at a safe distance and set up power shots throughout the fight.
Derevyanchenko, as relentless as ever, worked his way inside – and landed hard punches – enough to make the fight competitive. However, Charlo weathered all storms and even did his own damage when they exchanged shots inside.
Jermall Charlo (left) kept Sergiy Derevyanchenko at his distance most of the fight. Amanda Westcott / Showtime
And if you glanced at the faces of the fighters afterward, you’d think that Charlo won easily. Derevyanchenko suffered a cut above his right eye in Round 5 and his left was almost completely closed by the end of the fight.
That was testament to the work of Charlo, who never badly hurt Derevyanchenko but stunned in a few times in the fight and landed consistently throughout.
Also, Charlo punched accurately. He landed 35 percent of his punches overall (219 of 627), according to ShoBox stats. However, he connected on an impressive 41 percent of his power shots (134 of 328).
The performance probably wouldn’t be described as spectacular – he would’ve need a knockout or a knockdown or two – but it was convincing. It certainly was the most impressive of his six fights at middleweight when you consider the opponent.
“I knew it was going to be tough,” he said. “I knew he’d come to fight. I just didn’t know … when he would turn it up but I never felt like I let him turn it up. I was sticking to my game plan. … I used my jab, stayed behind my jab. I got away from it sometimes but [trainer] Ronnie Shields got me back to it.
“I did want to knock him out, to make a statement, but getting the victory, shutting him out (winning a unanimous decision), was statement enough.”
Charlo, who successfully defended a secondary title in the fight, was asked afterward what he believes might come next.
He didn’t have much to say, changing the topic to a more-pressing issue: His twin brother, Jermell, was preparing to fight Jeison Rosario in the second half of the pay-per-view doubleheader.
“My brother is next,” he said. “That’s on my mind now.”
Make no mistake, though: Charlo is on the minds of his fellow 160-pounders and fans more than ever after Saturday night.
Jermall Charlo defeated Sergiy Derevyanchenko by a unanimous decision Saturday night.
If comparisons mean anything, Jermall Charlo made a nice statement on Saturday night.
Charlo didn’t have an easy time with Sergiy Derevyanchenko – who does? – but he defeated the rough, experienced Ukrainian more convincingly than middleweight rivals Daniel Jacobs and Gennadiy Golovkin did.
Charlo won a clear decision by scores of 116-112, 117-111 and 118-110. Boxing Junkie scored it 116-112 for Charlo.
“I did what I was supposed to do,” Charlo said. “I went in there and executed my game plan. … It was supposed to be my biggest test and I passed the test. I’m happy.
“Now I’ll go back to the drawing board and figure out what’s next.”
The most-effective punch in the fight probably was Charlo’s jab, which generally kept Derevyanchenko at a safe distance and set up power shots throughout the fight.
Derevyanchenko, as relentless as ever, worked his way inside – and landed hard punches – enough to make the fight competitive. However, Charlo weathered all storms and even did his own damage when they exchanged shots inside.
Jermall Charlo (left) kept Sergiy Derevyanchenko at his distance most of the fight. Amanda Westcott / Showtime
And if you glanced at the faces of the fighters afterward, you’d think that Charlo won easily. Derevyanchenko suffered a cut above his right eye in Round 5 and his left was almost completely closed by the end of the fight.
That was testament to the work of Charlo, who never badly hurt Derevyanchenko but stunned in a few times in the fight and landed consistently throughout.
Also, Charlo punched accurately. He landed 35 percent of his punches overall (219 of 627), according to ShoBox stats. However, he connected on an impressive 41 percent of his power shots (134 of 328).
The performance probably wouldn’t be described as spectacular – he would’ve need a knockout or a knockdown or two – but it was convincing. It certainly was the most impressive of his six fights at middleweight when you consider the opponent.
“I knew it was going to be tough,” he said. “I knew he’d come to fight. I just didn’t know … when he would turn it up but I never felt like I let him turn it up. I was sticking to my game plan. … I used my jab, stayed behind my jab. I got away from it sometimes but [trainer] Ronnie Shields got me back to it.
“I did want to knock him out, to make a statement, but getting the victory, shutting him out (winning a unanimous decision), was statement enough.”
Charlo, who successfully defended a secondary title in the fight, was asked afterward what he believes might come next.
He didn’t have much to say, changing the topic to a more-pressing issue: His twin brother, Jermell, was preparing to fight Jeison Rosario in the second half of the pay-per-view doubleheader.
“My brother is next,” he said. “That’s on my mind now.”
Make no mistake, though: Charlo is on the minds of his fellow 160-pounders and fans more than ever after Saturday night.
Brandon Figueroa stopped Damien Vazquez in the 10th round of a scheduled 12-round junior featherweight on fight Saturday.
Brandon Figueroa demonstrated again the damage that can result from relentless pressure.
Figueroa started punching at the opening bell and never stopped, ultimately beating up Damien Vazquez and stopping him in Round 10 of their junior featherweight bout in the pay-per-view doubleheader Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
Vazquez had some success early in the bout, boxing well behind his jab from a distance. However, Figueroa, never deterred, plowed forward did more and more damage to both the head and body as the fight progressed.
By the eighth round, Vazquez’s right eye was cut and closed, and he seemed to be wilting.
That round and the ninth were particularly brutal, as Figueroa (21-0-1, 16 KOs) seemed to land almost at will and Vazquez (15-2-1, 8 KOs) delivered little in return.
After Round 9, the ring doctor, obviously concerned for Vazquez’s welfare, said, “Show me something. I don’t want you to get hurt.” Still, Figueroa continued the onslaught until the referee stopped the fight at 1:18 of Round 10.
Figueroa, defending a secondary junior featherweight title, hadn’t fought since a split draw with Julio Ceja in November.
Vazquez, only 23, is now 1-2-1 in his last four fights.
Brandon Figueroa stopped Damien Vazquez in the 10th round of a scheduled 12-round junior featherweight on fight Saturday.
Brandon Figueroa demonstrated again the damage that can result from relentless pressure.
Figueroa started punching at the opening bell and never stopped, ultimately beating up Damien Vazquez and stopping him in Round 10 of their junior featherweight bout in the pay-per-view doubleheader Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
Vazquez had some success early in the bout, boxing well behind his jab from a distance. However, Figueroa, never deterred, plowed forward did more and more damage to both the head and body as the fight progressed.
By the eighth round, Vazquez’s right eye was cut and closed, and he seemed to be wilting.
That round and the ninth were particularly brutal, as Figueroa (21-0-1, 16 KOs) seemed to land almost at will and Vazquez (15-2-1, 8 KOs) delivered little in return.
After Round 9, the ring doctor, obviously concerned for Vazquez’s welfare, said, “Show me something. I don’t want you to get hurt.” Still, Figueroa continued the onslaught until the referee stopped the fight at 1:18 of Round 10.
Figueroa, defending a secondary junior featherweight title, hadn’t fought since a split draw with Julio Ceja in November.
Vazquez, only 23, is now 1-2-1 in his last four fights.
John Riel Casimero stopped game, but overmatched challenger Duke Micah in the third round on the pay-per-view doubleheader Saturday.
John Riel Casimero made a strong statement in his U.S. television debut.
The bantamweight titleholder stopped game, but overmatched challenger Duke Micah in the third round on the pay-per-view doubleheader Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
The fighters wasted no time getting at it, as the pace was fast from the opening bell.
Casimero (30-4, 21 KOs) seized control of the fight with a left hook that put Micah (24-1, 19 KOs) down about a minute into Round 2.
The Ghanaian, hurt badly, showed tremendous courage to survive the rest of the round — and actually fight back with some ferocity — but the end was near.
Casimero continued to pound the challenger in the third round, finally landed a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut that prompted the referee to stop the fight.
The official time was 54 seconds into Round 3.
Casimero hadn’t fought for since last November, when he stopped Zolani Tete to win his title. The Filipino now has six consecutive knockouts.
John Riel Casimero stopped game, but overmatched challenger Duke Micah in the third round on the pay-per-view doubleheader Saturday.
John Riel Casimero made a strong statement in his U.S. television debut.
The bantamweight titleholder stopped game, but overmatched challenger Duke Micah in the third round on the pay-per-view doubleheader Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
The fighters wasted no time getting at it, as the pace was fast from the opening bell.
Casimero (30-4, 21 KOs) seized control of the fight with a left hook that put Micah (24-1, 19 KOs) down about a minute into Round 2.
The Ghanaian, hurt badly, showed tremendous courage to survive the rest of the round — and actually fight back with some ferocity — but the end was near.
Casimero continued to pound the challenger in the third round, finally landed a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut that prompted the referee to stop the fight.
The official time was 54 seconds into Round 3.
Casimero hadn’t fought for since last November, when he stopped Zolani Tete to win his title. The Filipino now has six consecutive knockouts.
