In the bustling atmosphere of the Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the boxing event featured thrilling undercard matches that led up to the main events. Here are the details:
Jonathan Gonzalez Defends Title
Jonathan Gonzalez retained his title with a unanimous decision victory against Rene Santiago. The judges scored the fight 116-112, 115-113, and 117-111 in favor of Gonzalez.
The fight unfolded with Gonzalez attacking Santiago's body and attempting powerful punches in the early rounds. Meanwhile, Santiago utilized clever footwork and angles to counter.
Midway through, Santiago picked up the pace with combinations but was notably stunned by Gonzalez in round seven. In the final stages, Gonzalez ramped up his output, landing more combinations despite being countered by Santiago in round ten. However, he secured his lead in the championship rounds.
Post-fight discussions for Gonzalez include talks about a possible unification bout with WBC belt holder Kenshiro Teraji or moving up to 112 pounds.
Javon Walton and Joshua Torres Battle to a Draw
Javon Walton and Joshua Torres ended in a draw, much to the spectators' dismay, who expected an engaging clash between the two boxers. The scores were posted at 39-37 for Walton from one judge, while two saw it even at 38-38.
Walton boxed cautiously behind a southpaw jab showing little initiative throughout, while Torres attempted to provoke Walton and succeeded in targeting his body by the fourth round. A chorus of boos was heard due to both fighters' reluctance to engage fully.
The outcome prevented Walton from maintaining a perfect record and served as a reminder of professional boxing's unpredictability and challenges.
Krystal Rosado Claims Victory Over Gloria Munguilla
Krystal Rosado won against Gloria Munguilla by majority decision. The judges' cards showed two scoring it 40-36 for Rosado and one seeing it as a draw at 38-38.
Rosado found herself on defensive initially as Munguilla went aggressive with overhand rights. Adjusting quickly, Rosado took control using her jab and straight rights effectively. As the fight progressed into mid-rounds, Rosado pressured Munguilla against ropes with effective body shots.
Despite Munguilla’s attempt at a comeback in the final round, Rosado remained unperturbed and landed decisive combinations to secure her win.
This eventful evening set an action-packed tone for future bouts as fighters showcased their skillset aiming for higher stakes in their boxing careers.
