Former super bantamweight world champion Jessie Magdaleno defeated Yenifel Vicente via disqualification because of repeated in the 10th and final scheduled round of their featherweight bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
In round one, Magdaleno dropped Vicente with a right hook while fighting out of the corner. In round four, Vicente landed a low blow that had referee Robert Byrd calling for a break. On Byrd’s way in to separate the fighters, Vicente landed a hard right hand that sent Magdaleno to the canvas. Magdaleno would lie on the ground for several minutes, and Vicente was deducted two points. Later in the round, Vicente was deducted another point for a low blow. In round five, Magdaleno dropped Vicente with a right hook.
In round 10, Vicente landed yet another punch below the belt and was deducted for the 3rd time. Seconds later, Vicente landed another low blow and Byrd mercifully disqualified Vicente at 1:38.
Magdaleno, 127.9 lbs of Las Vegas is 28-1. Vicente 126.5 lbs of Miami us 36-5-2.
“He was a rugged fighter. He was a tough veteran. I tip my hat off to him. He knew what he was doing. His way was to get me low,” Magdaleno said. “Gary Russell, I’m coming for you. But like I’ve said before, I want any of the champions at 126 pounds. I want to be a two-division world champion. Simple as that.”
In a fast paced featherweight bout, Adam Lopez won a 10-round majority decision over Louie Coria.
The two stood toe-to-toe and landed solid shots on the inside, and despite having swelling under both eyes, Lopez was able to land the more telling blows, and won by scores of 96-94 twice and 95-95.
Lopez, 125.75 lbs of Glendale, CA is now 14-2. Coria, 124.75 lbs of Moreno Valley, CA is 12-3.
“That was my toughest fight to date. I used to say my fight with Jean Carlos Rivera was my toughest fight, but this one was definitely my toughest fight,” Lopez said. “Listen, I want to fight anyone Top Rank puts in front of me. This was a great, close fight, and I have the utmost respect for Louie Coria.”
Gabriel Muratalla stopped Fernando Robles in the 1st round of their scheduled four-round bantamweight bout.
Muratalla dropped Robles with a hard right hand. Robles got to his feet, but stumbled back and referee Robert Byrd stopped the bout at 2:33.
Muratalla, 118.25 lbs of Fontana, CA is now 3-0 with three knockouts. Robles, 118 lbs of Peafand, TX is 2-3.
“It’s wild. It was an experience, and I’m happy I did my thing,” Muratalla said.
Eric Mondragon and Mike Sanchez fought to a four-round majority draw in a lightweight bout featuring undefeated fighters.
In round one, Sanchez dropped Mondragon with a straight left. Moments later, it was Mondragon who sent Sanchez to the deck with a right hand.
Mondragon took a card 39-37, while two scores were even at 38-38.
Mondragon, 133 lbs of Maywood, CA is 3-0-1. Sanchez, 132.25 lbs of Colton, CA is 6-0-1.
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