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IMMOKALEE, FL. (Februari 1, 2016) – Stigande stjärna Erickson “Hammer” Lubin(14-0, 10 Kos) defeated Mexican brawler Jose De Jesus Macias (18-5-2, 9 Kos) in his first main event Söndag natt på Premier Boxning Champions: Nästa omgångpå Avvisnings TV from a sold out Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee in Immokalee, Florida.

Lubin, Orlando, showed superior skills by using his quick hands and combination punching to offset Macias’ come-forward style. I runda fem, Lubin scored a knockdown when he landed a cuffing right hook that forced Macias to touch the canvas with his glove.

The fast rising 20-year-old landed the harder blows and was looking to stop his opponent inside the distance. Macias continued to fight aggressively throughout the contest and he was able to survive and push Lubin to 10-rounds for the first time in his career.

Lubin remained perfect as a professional by scores of 99-90 och 100-89 två gånger.

In a battle of southpaw welterweights, Florida Joseph Elegele (15-3, 11 Kos) stoppadAlex De Jesus (21-1, 13 Kos) in the sixth round of their scheduled eight-round affair.

Elegele brought the pressure early, hurting De Jesus with an overhand left in round two before he put his opponent on the canvas in round three with a brilliant combination on the ropes. The knockdown came at the end of the round and clearly dazed De Jesus, who walked to the wrong corner after the bell.

A hard left hand punctuated another combination that closed the show for Elegele in round six. The fight was called off by referee James Warring 56 sekunder in i rundan. De Jesus was taken to North Collier Hospital after the fight as a precaution.

I öppnings matchen, fjäder utsikter Dennis Galarza (12-1, 8 Kos) cruised to a unanimous decision over Ghana’s Samual Amaoko (21-6, 15 Kos) in their eight-round bout.

Galarza outclassed Amaoko in every facet, winning each round on his way to his seventh straight win. The more active and accurate fighter, Galarza was rewarded with scores of 80-72 på alla tre domare’ styrkort.

Here is what the fighters had to say Sunday night:

“He was a very awkward fighter with a herky -jerky style. He took a lot of blows and a lot of good blows. In the end I was able to come out with the victory.

“He was tougher than I thought. It was a little different than most of my fights but it’s good experience. I’m happy to get 10 rounds in.

“I just want to keep moving on from here and moving forward. I want to move up the ladder.”

“He was a strong fighter and he moved very well. I was able to handle everything he had and I thought I was in the fight.

“He has a lot of power. He’s not the best guy I’ve faced but he did enough to get the win tonight.”

“I felt good out there. I did my thing. I told everybody that I was going to stop this guy and that’s what I did.

“I doubled my left hand and I knew I hurt him. He couldn’t take any more shots so I finished him.

“I want to fight someone in the top 15. I want to compete with the best. It’s my time.”

“My opponent was very tough. We fought eight hard rounds with a veteran.

“I wanted to get him out of there but we stayed patient and stuck to the game plan. I’m getting better every time out there.

“It’s my second time going eight rounds and soon I’ll be ready for ten rounds anyone that wants to get in there with me.

“I went out and gave it my all. I thought it was closer and that I was landing some shots with more power.

“He is a very good fighter but I fought well and tried to get the win.”

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