“El Divino” Rafael Espinoza defended his WBO featherweight title for the primary time with a fourth-round TKO of fellow Mexican Sergio Chirino.
Espinosa began confidently, knocking out Quirino within the first spherical, Quirino once more within the third spherical, and Quirino within the fourth spherical.
The 6-foot-1 featherweight destroyer (25-0, 21 KOs) knocked Chirino to the bottom within the first spherical with a counter left hand.
Within the third spherical, Espinoza landed a proper hand that just about despatched his countryman to the ropes.
It shortly marked the start of the tip as Chirino (22-12, 13 KOs) hit the deck for the ultimate time.
“My need to win, get higher and transfer ahead was evident from the start. I gave my coronary heart and it confirmed,” Espinoza mentioned.
“I wish to punch and present folks what they wish to see, which is motion. That is why I got here ahead early within the first spherical.
“I am right here. That is my time. ‘El Divino’ time.” I need unity, I wish to tackle large challenges.
cortez edge nova
Andres “Savage” Cortez (22-0, 12 KOs) dug deep within the junior light-weight co-op competitors to defeat former world title challenger Abraham Nova (23 KOs) by unanimous resolution 3 losses, 16 KOs).
After months of trash speaking, the sport obtained tight.
Cortez took the lead within the opening spherical, advancing from a excessive guard, connecting with Nova’s head and physique with uppercuts and proper arms, and discovering success with a proper uppercut to the within.
As Cortez started to tire within the eighth spherical, Nova started to search out his rhythm and surprised Cortez with an overhand shot within the ninth.
Nova’s sturdy late efficiency wasn’t sufficient, although, as Cortez scored 97-93, 2x and 96-94.
“I do know he is a troublesome competitor. He simply went 12 rounds with the world champion. So, I do know it will be a troublesome combat,” Cortez mentioned.
“He mentioned I used to be a unclean fighter, however he was actually soiled inside. All these headbutts and stuff like that. But it surely was an excellent combat. No excuses. I dug deep and obtained the win. “
Nova responded: “I used to be somewhat gradual at first. However then I discovered my rhythm. I went in and did what I needed to do. He hit me behind the pinnacle so much.”
“That is boxing. All I’ve to do is return to the drafting board, repair just a few issues and are available again.”
Isley wins combat over former novice rival
Troy Easley (13-0, 5 KOs) maintained his undefeated file with a unanimous resolution victory over Javier Martinez (10-1, 1 loss, 3 KOs).
Isley received the North American Boxing Group (NABO) title with scores of 97-91, 2x and 96-92.
The 2 fought 4 instances as amateurs, however as a professional Isley’s continued aggression and good boxing put him forward.
Martinez used a low blow within the seventh spherical and was deducted some extent, and Isley did the identical within the ninth.
Martinez tried a late cost within the closing two rounds, however Isley stayed forward and took the win.
“As an novice, his two wins towards me meant nothing. The expertise hole has proven up. We’re transferring on to larger issues now. I hope to get a championship as quickly as doable,” Isley mentioned.
Different outcomes
Bantamweight: Floyd Diaz (12 wins, 0 losses, 3 KOs) defeated Mexican veteran Francisco Pedrosa (18 wins, 12 attracts, 2 losses, 10 KOs) in eight rounds to win this yr’s title. Two wins.
Rating: 78-73, 3x.
Youth light-weight: DJ Zamora III (13-0, 9 KOs) defeated Jose Antonio Mesa with a sensible unanimous resolution (9-10, 2 KOs) After eight rounds of sustained preventing.
Scores: 80-72, 2x and 79-73.
Junior Bantamweight: Steven Navarro (2-0, 1 KO) had a robust efficiency in his top-tier debut and earned a unanimous resolution victory over Juan Pablo Meza ( 7-4, 2 KOs).
Rating: 60-54, 3x.
middleweight: Brian Polacco (7-0, 5 KOs) defeated Richard Acevedo (6-1-1, 5 KOs) within the third spherical of a scheduled six-round contest.
