Boxing enthusiasts were in for a treat with two sensational events unfolding almost concurrently. At the Plaza de Toros in Cancun, Mexico, Christopher Lopez (16-0-2, 10 KOs) squared off against Brandon Gamez (12-2-1, 10 KOs) in a thrilling bout, while across the Atlantic, Dennis McCann (14-0-1, 8 KOs) and Ionut Baluta (16-4-1, 3 KOs) went head-to-head for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight title.
In the Cancun duel, Lopez and Gamez kept fans on the edge of their seats, delivering an action-packed 10 rounds that culminated in an electric final round. The fight ended in a draw, with scorecards reading 97-93 in favor of Lopez and two 95-95 tallies.
Meanwhile, in the UK, McCann and Baluta showcased their mettle in a grueling match. A fierce competition ensued from the onset, with Baluta's left hand causing significant trouble for McCann. The intensity reached its zenith in the seventh round when an accidental head clash resulted in a severe cut on McCann, leading to the bout's technical draw conclusion in the ninth.
Also in the UK, Nathaniel Collins (13-0, 7 KOs) stunned audiences by finishing off Raza Hamza (17-2-1) in a mere 30 seconds. Ryan Garner (14-0, 8 KOs) secured the vacant WBC International super featherweight title with a decisive victory over Juan Jesus Antunez (12-2, 4 KOs), while Raven Chapman (11-0, 2 KOs) successfully retained her WBC International featherweight title against Lila dos Santos Furtado (9-1, 1 KO).
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