Local prodigy Erick “Mini-Pacman” Rosa (4-0, 1 KO) took a spirited twelve round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Peruvian visitor Ricardo Astuvilca (21-1, 5 KOs) to claim the vacant WBA interim minimumweight belt on Wednesday night at the Pabellon de Volleyball, Centro Olimpico in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Astuvilca was credited with a flash knockdown in round four. Judges had it 114-113, 117-110, 117-110 for Mini-Pacman.
WBA interim super lightweight champion Alberto Puello (19-0, 10 KOs) won by twelve round unanimous decision to defend his title against Jesus Antonio Rubio (13-3-1, 7 KOs) of Mexico. Puello dropped Rubio in round one, but was forced to go the full twelve in workmanlike fashion. Scores were 120-107 3x.
Hot welterweight prospect Angel Cruz (4-0, 4 KOs) impressively knocked out the more experienced Julio De Jesus (27-3, 24 KOs) in the first round. An uppercut finished De Jesus. Time was 2:20.
Unbeaten heavyweight Alexis Garcia (11-0, 7 KOs) was victorious when Francisco Silvens (23-3, 22 KOs) couldn’t continue after round four. Three straight losses for Silvens.
Former light heavyweight world title challenger Lenin Castillo (21-3-1, 16 KOs) was victorious when previously unbeaten Ronald Gonzalez (8-1, 8 KOs) couldn’t continue at the beginning of the fifth round.
Unbeaten featherweight Hector Garcia (13-0, 10 KOs) scored a fifth round TKO over Miguel Mateos Moreno (11-3, 7 KOs). Garcia dropped Mateos in round one and battered him until round five when Moreno’s corner stopped it.
Good card in the Dominican with interim world titles on the line. Good report by Robert Coster.