Elijah Pierce is set to face Jose Sanmartin in a super bantamweight bout at the OTE Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This matchup features Pierce, a notable southpaw from Lawrenceville, Georgia, taking on the orthodox fighter Sanmartin from Barranquilla, Colombia.
Pierce entered the professional ring in 2016 and boasts an impressive record with multiple knockout wins. His recent victory over Arthur Villanueva by TKO highlights his continued dominance in the super bantamweight division. Conversely, Sanmartin turned pro in 2011 and holds a solid track record, but he experienced losses in two of his last three fights, including a unanimous decision defeat against Kevin Gonzalez. These recent outcomes set the stage for an intriguing fight with Pierce who has consistently overpowered his adversaries.
Elijah Pierce faces Jose Sanmartin in a super bantamweight bout.
Elijah Pierce, also known as "The WXXXLF," turned pro in 2016. He boasts a record of 19 wins, 2 losses, with 16 wins by knockout. Recently, he defeated Arthur Villanueva—a tough opponent with a solid track record—via technical knockout, showcasing his powerful punching ability. These credentials suggest that Pierce's strength and skill could give him the upper hand against Sanmartin.
Jose Sanmartin has been fighting professionally since 2011. He comes into this match with a record of 35 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw, including 21 knockouts. His last victory was over Mauricio Martinez via unanimous decision, but recent fights with stronger opponents resulted in losses. Given these mixed results and facing Pierce’s recent dominance, Sanmartin might find this contest particularly challenging.
Brandon Adams faces Francisco Daniel Veron in a super welterweight match.
Brandon Adams turned pro in 2011, with a fight record of 24 wins, 3 losses, and 16 KOs. He most recently knocked out Ismael Villarreal. Compared to Villarreal's record and performance, Adams displays a pattern of overcoming opponents with significant knockout power, suggesting he will bring a strong offensive strategy against Veron.
Francisco Daniel Veron, unbeaten since his 2020 debut, has a record of 14 wins, 0 losses, and 10 KOs. His last victory was against Angel Ruiz Astorga via unanimous decision. Facing Adams will be his toughest challenge yet given Adams's experienced track record and KO capabilities in the super welterweight class. Veron will need to capitalize on his youth and untainted record for an edge.
Andreas Katzourakis will face Robert Terry in a super welterweight non-title bout.
Andreas Katzourakis turned pro in 2018 and boasts an undefeated record of 13 wins with 10 knockouts. His last victory was against Kudratillo Abdukakhorov, a strong opponent with a 20-3 record, indicating Katzourakis' ability to handle experienced fighters. The upcoming fight with Terry, who has fewer knockouts, might see Katzourakis leveraging his knockout power for another win.
Robert Terry also turned pro in 2018 and maintains an unbeaten record of 12 wins and one draw with four knockouts. In his last fight, Terry won against Estevan Villalobos, who held a respectable record and high knockout rate. Terry's proven resilience against capable opponents could make him a tough challenge for Katzourakis, despite having fewer KOs.
Gustavo Rivera Rio faces Carlos Andre Dos Santos Rocha in a super feather class bout.
Rivera turned pro in 2023 and has a record of 9 wins, 1 loss, with 7 KOs. His knockout rate shows a strong offensive style. Despite a split decision loss to Alexander Espinoza, a more experienced fighter, Rivera’s performance against him suggests he is resilient and ready for tough matches. Facing Rocha could see him leverage his power advantage.
Rocha went professional in 2022 and holds a record of 3 wins, 5 losses, with 2 by KO. His record reveals struggles against fighters with superior advantages in reach or records, as in bouts with undefeated opponents like Rivera Gomez who mirrors Rivera's powerful striking. The weight class is also higher than Rocha's usual light division, potentially challenging his performance further in this match.
Maliek Montgomery faces Oscar Escandon in a super featherweight bout.
Montgomery turned professional in 2017 and has maintained a flawless record of 18 wins with 16 KOs. His last fight was a unanimous decision victory against Cesar Juarez, who has significant experience but a mixed record. Montgomery's consistent winning streak and ability to take on experienced fighters suggest he will enter this match with confidence due to his strong finishing ability and higher activity compared to Escandon’s recent performances.
Oscar Escandon, having turned pro in 2008, brings a lot of experience with a record of 27 wins and 7 losses. However, in his last bout, he suffered a TKO defeat to Eduardo Nunez, an aggressive fighter with nearly immaculate knockout power. Given that Escandon faced difficulties against potent strikers recently, his upcoming clash against the high-performing Montgomery could prove challenging, especially considering Maliek's dominant knockout ratio.
Donte Layne faces Noah Kidd in a super middleweight class bout with no titles on the line.
Donte Layne turned pro in 2023 and has maintained an undefeated record of 3-0, all by knockout, showcasing his power early in his career. His last fight was a KO victory against Montrel James, who had a significantly less successful record (2-11). Given Layne’s impressive KO rate and early dominance against weaker opponents, he is positioned well against Kidd, who has a more mixed record.
Noah Kidd, aged 29, holds a career record of 8-10-2 with 5 knockouts. His most recent outing was a loss by TKO to Tommy Hyde, a solid opponent with an undefeated streak. Historically, Kidd has experienced ups and downs, notably losing where his opponents had strong records. Facing Layne might present challenges considering Layne’s consistent knockout performances and their comparable experience in the super middleweight class.
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