Jose Pedraza Remains Unbeaten With Unanimous Decision Over Stephen Smith In IBF Junior Lightweight Championship
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马山, 康涅狄格州. (四月. 17, 2016) – WBC Featherweight World Champion 加里·拉塞尔JR. retained his title with a remarkable TKO of Irishman 帕特里克·海兰 星期六on SHOWTIME from Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, 康涅狄格州. 在共同特征, 何塞·佩德拉萨 defended his IBF Junior Lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Stephen Smith.
今晚的 event was a family affair with Russell Jr. working his brother Antonio’s corner during 今晚的 undercard and boxing’s Smith brothers, including current WBO Super Welterweight World Champion Liam Smith, cheering from the crowd.
A relentless Russell brought the main event to a quick halt by registering three knockdowns in the second round, the last of which forced referee Danny Schiavone to end the contest at 1:33. 从第一钟, 华盛顿, D.C. native came out swinging with his trademark hand speed and dangerous power. 罗素, 一个左撇子, successfully broke down—and knocked out—Hyland with multiple vicious right hooks.
“We stuck to the game plan. We stayed sharp,” said Russell Jr., 谁改进他的纪录 27 胜, one loss, 15 击倒.
“I’m ready to fight anyone in the division – Santa Cruz, 李谢肃方. We are ready. But what I really want is [Vasyl] Lomachenko. I don’t care if he moves up to 147 英镑. I will go anywhere to get that fight,” Russell said.
“There aren’t many fighters who you instantly know are special,” said SHOWTIME Sports expert analyst Steve Farhood. “The combination of Gary Russell’s hand speed and accuracy instantly shows us that he’s special. That was plainly evident 今晚 and at times his hand speed was frightening.”
佩德拉萨 (22-0, 12 科斯) remained disciplined and came out victorious during his second IBF 130-pound world title defense. A combination of timing, hand speed and good defense allowed the Puerto Rican native to dominate the 12-round championship fight.
“This definitely was a tough fight but the training really came to advantage in this fight,” Pedraza told SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray. “I knew he was a tough fighter so I was always aware.”
“I had better focus 今晚. I had a better training camp,” said Pedraza, referring to his controversial split decision win over Edner Cherry two fights ago. “I knew that Stephen Smith was a great fighter and even after the knockdown, we were very cautious not to rush in.”
“Pedraza won 今晚 with different weapons. Mostly right hands to the head,“Farhood的说. “I had the fight even after eight rounds and once Pedraza dropped Smith in the ninth, he gained momentum that he never lost and he pulled away. It was an impressive performance but also an important one because it erased a lot of the negative criticism Pedraza received in his controversial win over Edner Cherry.”
Pedraza was the more accurate fighter, 着陆 50 percent of his power punches over the 12-round bout. The Sniper was able to pick his spots and pocket rounds once he figured out the distance. Smith had his moments, but wasn’t active enough.
布莱恩·卡斯特 主持SHOWTIME电视节目, 同 毛罗Ranallo 调用动作, 名人堂分析师 铝伯恩斯坦 和前两届世界冠军 保利Malignaggi 和解说 吉姆·格雷 报告. 在西班牙联播, 亚历杭德罗·卢纳 被称为“一击即中”的前世界冠军 劳尔·马尔克斯 担任色彩评论员. SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING 的执行制片人是 大卫·丁勤时JR. 同 鲍勃·邓菲 导演.