In the main event of a bustling night presented by NoXcuse Promotions, Lamont Roach Jr. from Washington, DC, triumphed over Feargal McCrory of County Tyrone, N. Ireland, through an eighth-round TKO, stopping the clock at 2:51. This victory allowed Roach to hold on to his WBA Super Featherweight Championship.
In the co-main event, Lester Martinez of Guatemala City, Guatemala, maintained his undefeated streak by decisively defeating Carlos Gongora of Boston, MA, through a unanimous decision with scores of 99-91 twice and 100-94 in a super middleweight bout.
Meanwhile, the lightweight division saw Rene Tellez Giron from Querétaro, Mexico, overpower Alex Dilmaghani of Manchester, England. The fight was called off at the exact close of the seventh round, cementing Giron’s victory by TKO.
Rianna Rios from Upper Marlboro, MD, showcased her dominance in the ring by beating Mary Romero of Murcia, Spain, in an eight-round battle for the WBA International Bantamweight Championship. Rios’ unanimous decision victory was clear with two judges scoring 78-73 and one surprisingly wide card at 79-27.
The welterweight newcomers had their moments too. Benjamin Johnson, debuting from Washington, DC, swiftly claimed victory over Michael Williams of Las Vegas, NV, by a first-round TKO at 2:23. Similarly, in the super flyweight division, Jordan Roach, also from Upper Marlboro, MD, scored a unanimous decision win against Luis Domingo Hernandez Cambero from the Dominican Republic, with all judges in agreement on his dominance.
Greg Outlaw of Bowie, MD, stopped Isidro Curiel of Ciudad Madero, Mexico, in their junior lightweight fight by a fourth-round TKO at 2:38, showcasing his skills and agility in the ring.
Adding to the list of TKO finishes, Deric Davis, also known as “Scooter,” from Washington, DC, continued his knockout streak by dispatching Matias Agustin-Arriagada of Buenos Aires, Argentina, in just two rounds.
In another welterweight face-off, Travon Marshall of Landover, MD, outboxed Luis Midyael Sanchez of San Juan, Puerto Rico, capturing a unanimous decision win with scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55, showcasing his sharp boxing techniques
Fernando “El Feroz” Vargas, Jr. Shows El Paso a Quick Night at the Office
In El Paso, Texas, at the Southwest University Event Center, Fernando “El Feroz” Vargas, Jr. apparently had places to be and quickly. The main event lasted long enough for fans to settle into their seats as Vargas Jr. dismantled Juan Carlos Cordones in one round.
Juan Carlos Cordones barely had time to break a sweat before Vargas sent him to the canvas twice, wrapping up the fight for the WBC FECARBOX Super Welter title at an impressive 2:58 of the first round. Vargas treated the fight rules like mere suggestions, delivering a swift and stunning performance that ended the night almost as soon as it began.
In an evening that could have used a bit more suspense, Vargas showcased why he’s not just a fighter but a one-man highlight reel. While the rest of the card seemed to be in a competition for who could extend their airtime, Vargas was all business. His left hook to Cordones’ chin wasn’t just a punch; it was a statement, punctuated by the towel thrown in by Cordones’ corner—who probably just wanted to save their fighter from becoming just another clip in Vargas’ growing highlight reel.
Meanwhile, Nathan “El Morenito” Rodriguez and Jose “Tsunami” Saant put on a ballet of jabs and counters, with Rodriguez eventually opening up a cut that called for an early night. And let’s not forget Abel “El Zorro” Mendoza, who displayed more evasiveness than a politician on debate night, dodging the unconventional tactics of German “El Panteonero” Ivan Meraz to secure a win by unanimous decision.
OTX 8: Raiko Santana Shocks Lorenzo “Truck” Simpson
In what was supposed to be the grand renaissance of Lorenzo “Truck” Simpson, Raiko Santana had other plans, turning the main event into his own surprise party. After a long, sweaty, 8-round slog that spilled into an extra overtime round—Santana clinched a split decision, effectively stealing the spotlight and probably Simpson’s soul. This marked only the third overtime round in history, making sure everyone got their money’s worth, and then some.
In the co-main event, Maliek Montgomery showed off why his trophy cabinet’s overflowing, battering Cesar Juarez with an unending stream of punches. By the end of 8 rounds, Montgomery secured his 17th win, keeping his record as spotless as a polished diamond.
Earlier in the evening, the stage was set by New York’s Donte Layne, who apparently has a strict schedule to keep, wrapping up his fight against Montrel “Too Cold” James in a brisk first round. Layne advanced to 3-0, all by knockout, solidly putting his name on the map—probably in all caps, with flashing lights.
Atlanta’s own Casey Dixon kept the electricity flowing, winning a unanimous decision over Gerald McClellan Jr. in what might have been the evening’s closest fight.
Then there was Tiara Brown, who didn’t just fight Gabriela Bouvier for a shot at the WBC Women’s World Featherweight Title; she claimed it as if it were destined. The bout went the distance, with Brown emerging victorious by unanimous decision.
Darius Fulghum Defeats Vaughn Alexander at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Darius Fulghum kept his undefeated record intact (12-0, 10 KOs) against Vaughn Alexander in what turned into a 10-round light heavyweight yawn-fest. Fulghum’s strategy? Jab, jab, and jab some more—enough to set up the occasional heavy-hitter but mostly to keep Alexander at bay. Despite Alexander swinging back with gusto later in the rounds, he couldn’t turn the tide, leaving the judges snoozing to a score of 98-92, 98-92, and 99-91 in Fulghum’s favor.
In the DAZN co-main, Tristan Kalkreuth from Las Vegas danced around Anthony Hollaway of Minnesota in a cruiserweight bout that promised action but delivered routine. Kalkreuth controlled the fight with his power, and the judges were kind enough to all agree on a score of 99-91, probably because they were eager to wrap up and go home.
At least Grant Flores, also from Coachella Valley, spiced things up with a third-round knockout of Josias Gonzalez. In a short burst of excitement, Flores cornered Gonzalez and delivered a brutal left hook to the body, dropping Gonzalez faster than a hot potato at 2:34 of the third round.
Leonardo Sanchez also tried to keep things mildly interesting by knocking down Jenel Lausa twice in the third round. He finally put everyone out of their misery by securing the win early in the fourth.
Cayden Griffith of Coachella Valley knocked out Juan Romero of Mexicali, proving at least one fighter on the card knows how to end a fight before everyone loses interest.
Brandon Sanchez extended his perfect record in a fight that saw someone hitting the canvas, knocking out MJ BO in the fifth round. Sanchez had already given BO a taste of the mat in the fourth round, setting the stage for a swift conclusion.
This Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN, staged by Golden Boy Promotions, was available for all DAZN subscribers, giving fans worldwide the chance to witness this spectacle of the average.
