In a clash between unbeaten super lightweights, Gary Antuanne Russell (17-0, 17 KOs) knocked out Kent Cruz (16-1-3, 10 KOs) in the first round on Saturday night in the Rodriguez-Lopez co-feature at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.. Cruz down twice. Time was 2:39. This was Russell’s eighth first round KO.
In a clash between unbeaten welterweights, 36-year-old two-time Olympian “Capitan” Gabriel Maestre (6-0-1, 5 KOs) destroyed highly regarded Travon Marshall (8-1, 7 KOs) in round two. Maestre dropped Marshall hard in round two, then finished him with another knockdown after a furious barrage. Time was 2:06. WBA #7 Maestre, an 8:1 underdog, was supposed to be a sacrificial lamb in this fight, but it didn’t work out that way.
In a clash between unbeaten bantamweights, Michael Angeletti (9-0, 7 KOs) outpointed Jonathan Lopez (8-1-2, 4 KOs) over eight rounds by scores of 79-73, 79-73, 80-72.
Former world title challenger Jose Benavidez Jr. (28-2-1, 19 KOs) was victorious when the corner of Sladan Janjanin (36-16, 26 KOs) kept their man on the stool after round five in a middleweight match.
Former world title challenger Damien Vazquez (17-3-1, 9 KOs) stopped Jeronil Borres (12-9-2, 6 KOs) in round six of a bantamweight battle. Borres down three times in round six.
Former world title challenger Jesse Hart (29-3, 23 KOs) stopped Elio Trosch (15-11-2, 7 KOs) in round two of a light heavyweight affair.
What has happened to Jesse Hart, comes and goes.
No way Cruz was getting up, mismatch
Tried to move marshall too fast. Got clipped.
Idk about that. It was a risk for sure but Maestre didn’t look good against Mykal Fox and I’m sure Marshall’s people saw that fight and thought they could beat him and get some good experience. Didn’t work out but he’s only 22 and can learn from this loss. I’m old school and think these youngsters should take some hard fights early on. Way too many boxers out there who are/were 22-0 and can’t fight at all. James Page fought Stevie Johnston when they were both first coming up in an 8 rounder and both became champions. Maybe that will be the case here.
I saw that fight with Fox, maestre got beat and ended up with a gift. I tend to agree with you with some fighters. I saw Marshalls last fight, so I didn’t expect him to move up. Well, he can live and learn or just burn from this loss. If he’s got heart, he will be fine.
Torrez is a terrible fighter.
Terrible stance.
Terrible movement.
Terrible defense.
Terrible footwork.
First time he faces a top 300 heavyweight, he’ll get knocked the hell OUT!
I am pissed as Hell at myself for not betting on Maestre. With those 9-1 odds, I could have made a lot of money. And I knew this would happen. Anyhow, who cares. I am against gambling, and I stand with my convictions.
If you knew this would happen you would have taken the bet. You werent willing to take the risk of not knowing. Hence the saying, “put your money where your mouth is”.
Your not against bs obviously.