WBA number-two ranked lightweight Floyd Schofield survived a late knockdown to win a 12-round split decision over Rene Tellez Giron at the Virgin Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
In round 11, Giron sent Schofield to the canvas when he landed a left hook on the inside.
Schofield landed 259 of 771 punches. Giron was 72 of 292.
Schofield, 134.4 lbs of Austin, TX won by scores of 118-109 twice and 116-111 and is now 18-0. Giron, 134.4 lbs of Mexico is 20-4.
“I feel good. It was my first time going 12 rounds, especially with a fighter that wasn’t going to back down,” said Floyd Schofield. “It was a shot to the back of the head. I kind of turned my head, so he took the shot. I just had to get up, I’m not going to quit. (Talking about the knock down) I give myself a B+ only because I went 12 rounds with a fighter that had a lot of power. He’s a good, rough, tugged fighter that wouldn’t back down.
Melikuziev Defeats Stevens by Split Decision
Bektemir Melikuziev won a 12-round split decision over David Stevens in a super middleweight fight.
In round nine, Melikuziev began to bleed from his nose.
Melikuziev landed 165 of 417 punches. Stevens was 169 0f 708.
Melikuziev took two cards by 118-110 and 117-111 tallies. Stevens took a card by a 116-112 score.
Melikuziev, 170 lbs of Uzbekistan is now 15-1. Stevens, 167.4 lbs of Reading, PA is 14-2.
“Tough fight,” said Bektemir Melikuziev. “Awkward clash of styles. I did my best on a short notice.”
Fundora Stops Alaniz in 7; Becomes Undisputed Flyweight Champion
Gabriela Fundora became the undisputed flyweight champion with a seventh round stoppage over Gabriela Alaniz
In round seven, Fundora dropped Alaniz with a good straight left hand, Seconds later, it was a perfect left on the jaw that folded Alaniz over and the fight stopped at 1:40.
Fundora, 111 lbs of Coachella, CA is 15-0 with seven knockouts. Alaniz, 110.4 lbs of Buenos Aries, ARG is 15-2.
Fundora became the youngest undisputed champion in boxing history at 22 years old.
“This is a dream come true that I have made become a reality,” said Gabriela Fundora. “My team and I have been training to make history and we did that tonight. I didn’t really feel Alaniz’ power, but I knew she came to do what I did which is look for a knockout. I had been practicing that punch since the beginning of training camp – I felt like Bruce Lee preparing for this fight. We’ll see what’s next for me – I can go up in weight or go down – we will see.”
Fulghum Stops Pearson in 3
Darius Fulghum stopped Christopher Pearson in round three of a 10-rouns super middleweight contest.
In round one, Fulghum landed a combination in the corner that sent Pearson down. In round three, Fulghum just continued to land shots against Pearson. Pearson was not throwing back and the fight was stopped at 1:03
Fulghum, 167 lbs of Houston is 13-0 with 11 knockouts. Pearson, 166.4 lbs of Selma, TX is 17-5-1.
Iriarte Stops Madrid in 1st Round
Joel Iriarte stopped Xavier Madrid in the opening round of their six-round welterweight bout.
In round one, Iriarte landed a crushing 1-2 that sent Madrid to the canvas and the fight was stopped at 2:50.
Iriarte, 146.4 lbs of Bakersfield, CA is 5-0 with five knockouts. Madrid, 147 lbs of Albuquerque, MEX is 5-6.
Eric Tudor won a 10-round unanimous decision over Harold Calderon in a welterweight bout.
Tudor, 145 lbs of Fort Lauderdale, FL won by scores of 99-91 and 98-92 twice and is now 12-1. Calderon, 146.6 lbs of Miami is 28-2.
Asa Stevens remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Garea Diagan in a featherweight bout.
Stevens, 125 lbs of Waianae, HA won by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55 and is now 7-0. Diagan, 125 lbs of General santos City, PHL is 10-5.
Dalis Kaleopu won a six-round unanimous decision over Manuel Lerna in a super featherweight bout.
Kaleopu scored a knockdown in round two and won by scores of 60-53 on all cards.
Kaleopu, 130.8 lbs of Waianae, HA is 6-0. Lerna, 131.8 lbs of Pharr, TX is 4-1.
Jordan Fuentes won a four-round unanimous decision over Roberto Pena in a super bantamweight fight.
Fuentes, 119 lbs of Fresno, CA won by scores of 40-35 and 40-36 twice and is now 2-0. Pena, 119.8 lbs of McAllen, TX is 4-5.
