The highly anticipated rematch between Robson Conceicao and O'Shaquie Foster took center stage at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. The first encounter left some questions about the outcome, making this fight an important one for both boxers.
Eventually, O'Shaquie Foster managed to edge out Robson Conceicao by a 12-round split decision. This second bout aimed to resolve the controversy from their previous matchup, where many felt Foster’s defensive style had been insufficient to claim victory. This time around, the fight was a close battle, with Conceicao pushing the pace and frequently cornering Foster against the ropes. Foster responded with single, precise counters and showcased defensive skills reminiscent of Shakur Stevenson. Ultimately, the judges scored the bout narrowly in Foster’s favor, with cards reading 115-113 for Foster, 115-113 for Conceicao, and 115-113 for Foster again, securing his reclaiming of the title.
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Raymond Muratalla delivered a dominant performance in his lightweight clash against Jesus Perez, securing a knockout in the second round of their scheduled 10-round bout. Muratalla’s sharp right hands dropped Perez twice in the second round. The referee stepped in at 1:24 of the round after Perez struggled to defend against Muratalla’s attack. This win reinforced Muratalla’s reputation as a rising contender eager to take on the champions in the division.
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Light welterweight Bryce Mills earned a fifth-round stoppage victory over Mike Ohan. The match saw Mills control the pace and land effective shots that kept Ohan from establishing any significant offense. Ohan, unable to match Mills’ output, was unable to continue after the fifth round, leading to the stoppage.
The super featherweight contest between Abraham Nova and Humberto Galindo ended in a 10-round draw. This evenly matched bout saw Galindo pressuring Nova throughout, while Nova responded with sharp jabs and counters. The scorecards reflected the competitive nature of the fight, reading 97-93 for Galindo, 96-94 for Nova, and 95-95.
Middleweight prospect Jahi Tucker secured a controversial eighth-round technical knockout over Quilisto Madera. The fight was marked by Tucker’s retaliatory flurries after being hit by a rabbit punch, which led to a point deduction. However, Tucker landed a powerful right hand in the eighth round that staggered Madera, prompting the referee to stop the fight at 1:52. The decision raised eyebrows, as many felt Madera could have continued.
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Heavyweight prospect Ali Feliz overwhelmed veteran Rashad Coulter, earning a knockout in the second round. Feliz displayed power and aggression, capitalizing on a right hand that hurt Coulter early in round two. After Feliz launched a series of punches, the referee stepped in at 1:34, stopping the fight as Coulter struggled to defend himself. Feliz’s showboating drew mixed reactions, given the disparity in experience between the two fighters.
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