Kosport Magazine Presents: A Night of Explosive Fights
On a thrilling night of boxing, Kosport Magazine brings you the latest updates and results from the highly anticipated event. The main event featured a showdown between two top contenders, with the winner earning a shot at the IBF title. In the co-main event, two rising stars battled it out for the WBC and WBO titles. And in a highly anticipated matchup, a former Olympian faced off against a former world champion for the vacant WBC World Featherweight title.
Richardson Hitchins Wins Controversial Decision in Main Event
In a heated battle, 2016 Olympian and current IBF North American, WBC Silver, and WBO NABO Super Lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins, 18-0 (7), faced off against Gustavo “El Electrico” Lemos, 29-1 (19), in an IBF title eliminator. The fight was filled with action from the start, with Lemos dominating the first round and rocking Hitchins with a powerful overhand right at the bell. Lemos continued to outwork Hitchins in the second round, while Hitchins resorted to holding in the third round.
The fourth and fifth rounds saw Lemos continue to outwork Hitchins, while Hitchins received a warning for hitting behind the head. In the seventh round, Lemos took control and landed some powerful shots on Hitchins. In the eighth round, Lemos had Hitchins hurt and on the ropes, but Hitchins managed to hold on and survive the round. In the ninth round, Lemos continued to dominate, while Hitchins received no penalty for continuous holding.
The tenth round saw a shift in momentum, with Hitchins scoring with his right to the chin while Lemos focused on body shots. The eleventh round was a back-and-forth affair, with both fighters having their moments. In the final round, Lemos once again took control and landed some powerful shots, but Hitchins managed to hold on until the end.
The judges’ decision was a controversial one, with scores of 117-111, 115-113, and 115-113 in favor of Hitchins, and 117-111 in favor of Lemos. While Hitchins was declared the winner, many felt that Lemos had done enough to earn the victory.
Diego Pacheco Dominates Shawn McCalman in Co-Main Event
In the co-main event, WBC USA and WBO International Super Middleweight champion Diego “C4” Pacheco, 21-0 (17), faced off against “The Amazing” Shawn McCalman, 15-1 (7), in a 10-round bout. Pacheco dominated the fight from start to finish, with McCalman resorting to holding and hitting behind the head. Pacheco’s superior defense and counter-punching skills were on full display, as he blocked every punch thrown by McCalman and landed some powerful shots of his own.
In the eighth round, Pacheco knocked out McCalman’s mouthpiece, and in the final round, he did all the fighting while McCalman continued to hold. The judges’ decision was a unanimous one, with scores of 98-92, 97-93, and 96-94 in favor of Pacheco.
Skye Nicolson Wins WBC World Featherweight Title in Dominant Fashion
In a highly anticipated matchup, 2020 Olympian and southpaw Featherweight Skye Nicolson, 10-0 (1), faced off against former IBF Featherweight champion Sarah Mahfoud, 14-2 (3), for the vacant WBC World Featherweight title. Nicolson dominated the fight from start to finish, outworking and outlanding Mahfoud in every round.
In the first three rounds, Nicolson’s superior speed and accuracy were on full display, as she landed punch after punch and effectively used her jab. In the fifth round, Nicolson continued to dominate, landing powerful shots and making Mahfoud grimace with a solid left to the midsection. In the seventh and eighth rounds, Nicolson’s speed and accuracy proved too much for Mahfoud, as she continued to land punch after punch.
In the ninth round, Nicolson once again dominated, and in the final round, she finished with a shutout. The judges’ decision was a unanimous one, with scores of 100-90, 100-90, and 99-91 in favor of Nicolson.
Galal Yafai Stops Agustin Gauto in Eighth Round
In a highly anticipated matchup, 2016 Olympian Gold Medalist and WBC International Flyweight champion southpaw Galal Yafai, 7-0 (5), faced off against former WBO International Light Flyweight champion Agustin “El Avion” Gauto, 21-2 (15), in a scheduled 10-round bout. Yafai dominated the fight from the start, with Gauto unable to handle his speed and power.
In the first three rounds, Yafai dominated, landing powerful shots and making Gauto miss. In the fifth round, Gauto managed to land a solid right on Yafai’s chin, but Yafai continued to dominate the fight. In the eighth round, Yafai hurt Gauto with a left on the chin, followed by a flurry of punches that forced the referee to call a halt to the fight.
Marc Castro Defeats Abraham Montoya for WBC Continental Americas Super Featherweight Title
In a thrilling matchup, Marc Castro, 12-0 (8), faced off against former NABF Featherweight champion Abraham Montoya, 22-6-1 (14), for the vacant WBC Continental Americas Super Featherweight title. Castro dominated the first three rounds, with Montoya unable to handle his speed and power. In the fourth round, both fighters slugged it out, with Montoya landing his best punch of the fight, a left hook on Castro’s chin.
In the seventh round, Castro continued to dominate, but Montoya managed to land some powerful shots. In the eighth round, Castro suffered a cut on his left eyebrow from a head clash, but he continued to dominate the fight. In the final round, Castro became the aggressor and landed a solid final punch on Montoya’s chin. The judges’ decision was a unanimous one, with scores of 100-90, 98-92, 97-93, and 98-92 in favor of Castro.
Steven Navarro Wins Debut Fight Against Jose Lopez
In his professional debut, Super Flyweight Steven Navarro, 1-0 (1), faced off against Jose Lopez, 4-3-3 (0), in a 6-round bout. Navarro dominated the fight from start to finish, winning all five rounds and finishing off Lopez in the sixth and final round.
Harley Mederos Stops Pedro Scharbaai in Fourth Round
In a scheduled 6-round bout, Lightweight Harley “Dennis the Menace” Mederos, 6-0 (5), faced off against Pedro “El Apostol” Vicente Scharbaai, 7-7-1 (2). Mederos dominated the fight from the start, scoring knockdowns in the first and second rounds. In the fourth round, Mederos landed a powerful shot that forced the referee to call a halt to the fight.
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