Gary Antonio Russell vs . Emmanuel Rodriguez Ends in No-Decision After Accidental Headbutt Injures Rodriguez in Opening Round Former Champion Rau’shee Warren Scores Dominant Second-Round Stoppage Against Damien Vazquez Klikkaa TÄSTÄ for Kuvia Stephanie Trapp / Showtime Klikkaa TÄSTÄ for Photos from Sean Michael Ham/ Premier Boxing Champions CARSON, CALIF. (Elokuu 14, 2021) – WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero defeated two-division champion Guillermo Rigondeaux to retain his title Saturday night live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson , Kalifornia. A three-division world champion , Casimero (31-4, 21 KOs) made his second successful title defense at 118-pounds , earning a career-best victory over the longtime 122-pound champion Rigondeaux (20-2, 13 KOs), who moved down to bantamweight in 2020. “I’m excited to get the win ,” said Casimero . “Rigondeaux is a good boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist . I was worried , because he said he wouldn’t run , but he ran the whole time.” The bout started with an eventful first round , in which it appeared for a moment that a Casimero left hook to the back of Rigondeaux’s head would lead to a knockdown , but referee Jerry Cantu ruled the moment a slip . During the exchange , Casimero threw several punches while Rigondeaux was on one knee , earning a warning from the referee . From that point on , Rigondeaux remained steadfast to a defensive strategy that saw Casimero forced to chase his opponent around the ring . Sillä välin, Casimero stayed dedicated to pushing forward , looking to slow Rigondeaux down with body shots to set up power shots to the head . “My expectations were for a knockout ,” said Casimero . “Me and all my fans wanted that . I did my best to knock him out , but he was just running and not fighting.” Rigondeaux was content countering his charging opponent , doing a majority of his damage with variations of his dangerous left hand . In a bout with numerous close rounds , Casimero ended the fight with a narrow 47 kohteeseen 44 edge in punches landed , mukaan lukien 41-28 tally in power punches . Those power punches and sustained aggression proved to be enough for Casimero to hold onto his 118-pound title in the eyes of the judges , as scores of 117-111 ja 116-112 overruled one judge’s 115-113 card in favor of Rigondeaux . While Rigondeaux disputed the decision , Casimero looked forward to potential unification clashes with WBC champion Nonito Donaire and WBA and IBF titleholder Naoya Inoue . “Nobody wants to fight with me because I frustrate them in the ring ,” said Rigondeaux . “I landed the punches that I needed to in order to win the fight tonight . This is how I win . I have these God-given skills and this is the way I display them . I’m a unique fighter . It’s my style and it’s the only one I know . You can see I’m still better than anyone else in the lighter weight classes and I’m going to keep fighting. ” “I had a three-fight plan ,” said Casimero . “First was Rigondeaux , and I beat him . Next is Nonito Donaire and then finally Naoya Inoue. ” The co-main event saw rising contender Gary Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 KOs) ja entinen maailmanmestari Emmanuel Rodriguez (19-2, 12 KOs) fight to a no-decision just 16 seconds into the first round of their 118-pound matchup , after an accidental headbutt injured Rodriguez and ended the fight . “Se tapahtuu,” said Russell . “I was looking to establish my jab and I tried to set up a hook , and he came in at the same time . It’s very disappointing.” “I feel okay ,”Sanoi Rodriguez. “I’m a little frustrated after putting in all this work for the fight to end so quickly with nothing happening . With the headbutt , maybe if there was no blood , we would have been able to continue . But once I saw all the blood , I knew it was over.” The crossroads battle for the Interim WBA Bantamweight Title was meant to offer Russell a chance to establish himself as a true title contender and give Rodriguez an opportunity to move one step closer to becoming a two-division champion . Rodriguez attempted to counter an incoming Russell attack , which led to the two southpaws clashing heads . “I was actually in camp for about four months ,” said Russell . “I prepared great for this fight . I was really looking to broadcast my talents and show everyone what’s in my arsenal . Valitettavasti, the headbutt happened.” Rodriguez fell to the canvas immediately and was bleeding from his nose , prompting referee Sharon Sands to wave off the bout , which was ruled a no-decision . “Tietenkin, I would like to come right back ,” said Russell . “If he can do it , I want to get right back in there with Rodriguez.” “I don’t want to lose the condition that I’m in ,”Sanoi Rodriguez. “I prepared really hard for this fight . As soon as the injury is fixed , I’ll be back in the ring and I’d like to fight Russell again. ” Vuonna aukko bout, entinen maailmanmestari Rau'shee Warren (19-3, 5 KOs) hallitsi Damien Vazquez (16-3-1, 12 KOs) on his way to a second-round stoppage in their bantamweight showdown . Warren scored his first knockout victory since 2015, after going the distance in his previous eight fights . “I was trying to show them something different this time around ,” said Warren . “I have always had the power , but this training camp was very different . I was sitting on my punches and working on something different . It worked in the ring . “I always knew I had that power and I always knew I had that speed . It’s just about taking your time in the ring and letting them come . When I saw the opportunity , I went for it.” A three-time U.S . Jumalainen, Warren came out fast in the first round , using his speed advantage to beat Vazquez to the punch , connecting with a right hand midway through the frame that scored the fight’s first knockdown . Vazquez was able to rise to his feet , but was sent to the canvas for a second time moments later by another sharp right hand from Warren . Cincinnati’s Warren landed an astounding 22 of 39 power punches in that first round , and continued his dominance into the second . Warren perfectly timed a straight left hand that badly rocked Vazquez , forcing referee Ray Corona to jump in and halt the bout at 2:18 toisella kierroksella. “Next fight is a title fight ,” said Warren . “I am the number one contender for the WBA . I want to thank my team for putting me in this position and pushing me . They know what kind of fighter I am . I am going to be champion . Next fight I am grabbing that title . Maybe I will fight the winner of the main event tonight (Rigondeaux vs.. Casimero)." SHOWTIME featured highlights from a non-televised fight that saw undefeated rising prospect Brandun Lee (23-0, 21 KOs) keep his perfect record intact , as he notched his 13th career first-round knockout with a sensational performance against Ezequiel Fernandez (28-5-1, 3 KOs). “Oma tulos oli hyvä,”Sanoi Lee. “It could have been better . There’s always room for improvement . Lopussa päivän, we got the job done . I’m definitely ready for the next level . It’s only right for me to step up the competition . I’ll take on anybody who’s ready. ” Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay Sunday , Elokuu 15 at 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Tuesday , Elokuu 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME Extreme . Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares . Kolme Hall of Famers -yhdistelmää kokosi SHOWTIME-televisio-tiimin – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray , unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr . The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins , Jr. The telecast was produced by Ray Smaltz III and was directed by Chuck McKean . Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Márquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). # # # ABOUT RIGONDEAUX VS . CASIMERO Rigondeaux vs.. Casimero saw two-division world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux face bantamweight world champion John Riel Casimero for his WBO belt Saturday , Elokuu 14 live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson , Kalifornia. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast began at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and also saw rising unbeaten contender Gary Antonio Russell battle former world champion Emmanuel Rodríguez for the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event . Kicking off the telecast , entinen maailmanmestari Rau'shee Warren dueled Damien Vázquez in a 10-round bantamweight bout . Tapahtumaa edisti TGB Promotions. 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