At Commerce Casino in Commerce, CA, Golden Boy Promotions, led by Oscar De La Hoya, delivered a riveting night of boxing action broadcasted on DAZN this Thursday.
The main event spotlighted former 2012 Olympian and WBA Featherweight champion Joseph “Jo Jo” Diaz Jr. (33-5-1, 15 KOs) stepping up in weight to face Jesus “Ricky” Antonio Perez (25-5, 18 KOs) in a lightweight bout. Over ten intense rounds, Perez delivered a surprising performance, securing an upset victory against Diaz. The bout was competitive throughout, with Perez taking control in key moments and Diaz facing deductions for misconduct, leading to a split decision in favor of Perez with scores of 96-94 for Perez, 95-94 for Diaz, and 96-93.
In the co-main event, super welterweight Eric Tudor (10-1, 6 KOs) bounced back from his first career loss to defeat Luis “Corazon de Oro” Ramos (7-3-1, 7 KOs) over eight rounds. Tudor’s effective use of the jab and timely power shots allowed him to control the pace of the fight, ultimately earning unanimous scores of 80-72 from the judges.
The card also featured super bantamweight Jorge Chavez (10-0, 7 KOs) overcoming an early knockdown to defeat Diuhl “Elegante” Olguin (16-35-7, 10 KOs). Despite the first-round setback, Chavez rallied to secure a unanimous decision victory with scores of 60-54 and 58-55 twice, showcasing his resilience and skill.
Super featherweight Joshua “El Americano” Garcia (7-0, 4 KOs) made quick work of Eric David Argueta Lozada (1-1-1, 0 KOs) stopping him in the first round. Garcia’s right hand proved too much for Lozada, leading to an early stoppage at 1:45.
The evening also saw a competitive bout between middleweights Sasha “The Titan” Tudor (0-0-1, 0 KOs) and southpaw Josias Gonzalez (2-2-1, 0 KOs). The fight ended in a draw, with both fighters having moments of success but unable to secure a decisive victory. The judges’ scores reflected the closely contested battle: 39-37 for each fighter and 38-38.
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