At the Telford International Centre in Telford, England, a night of boxing presented by Dennis Hobson, Jr. (Fight Academy) brought together fighters from around the globe, culminating in a WBA super welterweight eliminator that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The event was marked by a series of compelling matches, including a title fight that saw a dramatic conclusion in the final moments.
In the eagerly anticipated main event, southpaw Otakbek Kholmatov (12-1, 11 KOs) faced off against Raymond Ford (15-0-1, 8 KOs) for the vacant WBA Featherweight title. The bout was a closely contested affair, with both fighters exchanging effective jabs and demonstrating their technical prowess. However, it was Ford who delivered a stunning stoppage at 2:53 of the twelfth round, securing the title with an impressive performance that showcased his determination and skill.
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The co-main event saw IBF World Featherweight champion Luis "El Venado" Lopez (30-2, 17 KOs), defend his title against Japanese champion Reiya Abe (25-4-1, 10 KOs). Lopez dominated the bout, leading to a stoppage at 0:39 of the eighth round by referee Mark Nelson, further cementing his position in the featherweight division.
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An intriguing matchup in the super light division ended in a no decision between Brian “The Assassin II” Norman, Jr. (25-0-1 no dec, 19 KOs) and Janelson Figueroa Bocachica (17-2-1-no dec, 11 KOs), after both fighters sustained injuries leading to the bout’s halt after four rounds.
In welterweight action, 2020 Olympian Rohan Polanco (12-0, 7 KOs) secured a decision victory over Tarik "El Camello" Zaina (13-1-1, 8 KOs) after eight rounds, with scores of 78-72, 79-71 twice.
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Middleweight contender Troy “Transformer” Isley (11-0, 5 KOs) stopped Marcos "Madman" Hernandez (16-7-2, 3 KOs) at 1:30 of the seventh round, demonstrating his power and potential for future title contention.
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The event also featured victories for up-and-coming fighters, including a dominant performance by bantamweight Floyd “Cashflow” Diaz (11-0, 3 KOs) and a unanimous decision win for heavyweight Brandon Moore (14-0, 8 KOs) among others.