The Irishman hit the canvas in the sixth round, but clearly outperformed the Mexican in the remaining rounds. After ten rounds, the judges scored 97-91 and twice 98-90 in favor of the 24-year-old boxer.
In the same tournament, welterweight Julian Rodriguez (25-1, 15 KO) won a unanimous decision over previously undefeated Cain Sandoval (17-1, 15 KO). After the final bell, the judges scored it 98-92 and twice 99-91.