In front of an enthusiastic crowd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Jaron "Boots" Ennis took on Karen Chukhadzhian in a high-stakes main event. This bout marked a significant test for Ennis, who faced off against the IBF's No. 1 contender in Chukhadzhian.
The fight saw Ennis controlling much of the action with his southpaw stance, using sharp jabs and quick combinations. However, Chukhadzhian managed to stun Ennis with a right hand late in the first round. Throughout the early rounds, the action was largely confined to the inside, with neither fighter fully committing to an aggressive game plan.
The turning point came in the fifth round when Ennis landed a powerful right uppercut that sent Chukhadzhian to the canvas. Despite the knockdown, Chukhadzhian remained in game, fighting back and showing impressive durability. Ennis, however, found himself under scrutiny for several low blows, with referee Harvey Dock issuing stern warnings. Chukhadzhian was later penalized for holding, adding to the drama in the later rounds. By the twelfth round, both fighters had their moments, but the final scores read 119-107, 117-109, and 116-110 for Ennis.
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In the co-main event., Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez made a statement with a quick and decisive win over Pedro Guevara. The fight was a showcase of Rodriguez's sharp power and precision. After feeling out Guevara in the first two rounds, Rodriguez unleashed a devastating combination in the third round. A left hand to the chin sent Guevara down for an 8-count, and shortly after, a powerful right uppercut ended the contest as the referee stepped in to stop further damage.
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Raymond "Savage" Ford faced Orlando "Capu" Gonzalez in a clash for the vacant WBA Continental Super Featherweight title. Ford used his speed and counterpunching to outwork Gonzalez, knocking him down with a right hook in the second round. Despite being hurt, Gonzalez managed to survive, but Ford continued to dominate, particularly in the later rounds. By the final bell, Ford was well ahead on the scorecards.
Another highlight of the evening was Manuel "El Meno" Gallegos's upset victory over Khalil "Big Steppa" Coe. In a gritty fight, Gallegos methodically broke down Coe with relentless body shots, scoring multiple knockdowns. Coe, who showed heart but struggled to handle Gallego's pressure, was eventually stopped in the ninth round after a series of heavy shots to the body left him unable to continue.
Austin "Ammo" Williams took on Gian Garrido in a middleweight contest that saw Williams dominate from the start. Williams's southpaw stance and sharp combinations overwhelmed Garrido, whose face showed the damage as the rounds progressed. In the fifth round, Williams unleashed a flurry that forced the referee to step in and stop the fight, securing another stoppage win for the rising contender.
Ish "The Chef" Muhammad showcased his slick skills against Nelson Morales in a welterweight clash. Muhammad's superior speed and footwork were on full display as he controlled the fight, landing crisp combinations. Despite Morales's attempts to turn the bout into a brawl, Muhammad kept his composure, winning comfortably on the judges' scorecards.
Also, Dennis Thompson continued his unbeaten streak with a decision win over Edgar Ortiz, Jr., while Zaquin Moses made a successful professional debut, defeating Michael Ruiz over four rounds.
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