Erickson Lubin won a 12-round unanimous decision over Terrell Gausha in a super welterweight elimination bout at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT.
After seemingly winning the first nine rounds with ease, Lubin was rocked and buckled by a right hand in the 10th.
Lubin of Orlando, Florida won by scores of 115-113, 116-112, 118-110 and is now 23-1. Gausha of Cleveland is 21-2-1.
“I definitely made a statement,” said Lubin, who is trained by Kevin Cunningham. “I beat one of the top guys in the division, and that’s always a statement. I feel like I beat one of the top 154 pounders and I’m going to keep doing that. I’m going to stay in the gym and keep getting better. I know I hurt him in the last round. I was trying to get him out of there, but still be cautious. He was game. He’s an Olympian with good experience, so I didn’t want to get too wild.
“I think Jermell Charlo is going to come out on top against Jeison Rosario. I’m ready for a rematch if he can take care of business like I did. I changed up a lot since the first fight. I have a master trainer in my corner in Kevin Cunningham, along with my longtime trainer Jason Galarza. I’m just all around a better fighter since the first time we fought.”
Nyambayar wins split decision over Breedy
Former world title challenger Tugstsogt Nyambayr won a 12-round split decision over Cobia Breedy in a featherweight contest
In round one, Nyambayar stopped Breedy with a right hand. In round two, Nyambayar dropped Breedy with a left hook.
Nyambayar outlanded Breedy 190-166.
Breedy had some moments in the fight, but it was Nyambayar that took the fight by scores of 114-112 and 114-113 while Breedy took a card 115-111.
Nyambayar of Mongolia is 12-1. Breedy is 15-1.
“It was a tough fight,” said the 28-year-old Nyambayar. “I have a lot of respect for Breedy. He’s a great boxer. I thought I won the fight and did well to get the knock downs early. I thought I got the job done and I’m ready for the next step. I knew it was a close fight, but I wasn’t thinking about the score. I was surprised it was a split decision, but I thought I did enough to get the win.”
Ennis stops Abreu in 6
Jaron Ennis remained undefeated with a 6th round stoppage over Juan Carlos Abreu in a scheduled 10-round welterweight.
In round five, Ennis dropped Abreu with a hard right uppercut
In round six, it was a counter left that put Abreu on his back. Moments later, Ennis landed a big left that sent Abrei across the ring. A follow-up left put Abreu down again and the fight was stopped at 1:06.
Ennis of Philadelphia is 26-0 with 24 knockouts. Abreu, who was three-pounds over the 147-pound limit falls to 23-6-1.
“I was in there having my fun, then my dad said to stop playing with him, and that it’s time to take him out, so that’s what I did,” said Ennis, who goes by the nickname “Boots”. “I know he’s fought some tough guys in the past. Compare what I did to what they did. It shows the different skill level and attributes that I have. I made a statement tonight and stopped someone who’s never been stopped. Bring on the top 10 and top five guys or title eliminators. I’m coming for the championship next year.”
