Former world champion Jason Sosa stopped Lydell Rhodes in round seven of a scheduled 10-round junior lightweight bout at The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
In round five, Sosa scored two knockdowns. the 1st one coming from a lead left hook. The 2nd was from an overhand right. In six, Sosa was cut over the right eye from an accidental headbutt. In round seven.Sosa landed a hard left hand that sent Rhodes to the canvas. After a few more punches, the corner of Rhodes stopped the fight at
Sosa, 129 lbs of Camden, NJ is 23-3-4 with 16 knockouts. Rhodes, 130.9 lbs of Las Vegas, NV is 27-4-1.
Adan Gonzales scored a stunning four-round unanimous decision over two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner Robeisy Ramirez in a featherweight bout.
In round one, Gonzales landed a smacking left hook that sent Ramirez to the canvas. Ramirez never mounted any offense, and Gonzales was able to pull the shocking upset.
Gonzales of Denver won by scores of 40-35 and 39-36 Ramirez took a card 38-37. Gonzales is now 5-2-2. Ramirez of Cuba is 0-1.
Edgar Berlanga kept his perfect 1st round stoppage streak alive by taking out Gregory Trenel in their scheduled eight-round middleweight bout.
Berlanha sent Trenel to the canvas with a hook to the ear of Trenel. The fight was stopped by referee Benjy Esteves after eating a flurry of punches at 2:24.
Berlanga, 162.3 lbs of Brooklyn is 12-0 with 12 knockouts. Trenel, 162.2 lbs of Dainvile, FRA is 11-5-2.
