Jose Pedraza Remains Unbeaten With Unanimous Decision Over Stephen Smith In IBF Junior Lightweight Championship
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Масхантуцкет, Цонн. (Јан. 17, 2016) – WBC Featherweight World Champion Гари Расел Јр. retained his title with a remarkable TKO of Irishman Patrick Hyland Суботаon SHOWTIME from Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Цонн. У сарадњи функцију, Хосе Педраза defended his IBF Junior Lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Stephen Smith.
Вечерас је event was a family affair with Russell Jr. working his brother Antonio’s corner during вечерас је 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. Од првог звоно, Вашингтон, Д.Ц.. native came out swinging with his trademark hand speed and dangerous power. Расел, јужњака, successfully broke down—and knocked out—Hyland with multiple vicious right hooks.
“We stuck to the game plan. We stayed sharp,” said Russell Jr., који побољшава свој рекорд на 27 победи, one loss, 15 нокаута.
“I’m ready to fight anyone in the division – Santa Cruz, Ли Селби. We are ready. But what I really want is [Васил] Ломацхенко. I don’t care if he moves up to 147 фунти. 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 вечерас and at times his hand speed was frightening.”
Педраза (22-0, 12 КОс) 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 вечерас. 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 вечерас with different weapons. Mostly right hands to the head,", Рекао је Фархоод. “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, слетање 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.
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