By Alex Seccia –
After becoming the first fighter to be signed to Boots Promotions and previously making his debut in March 2023, Ismal “The Chef” Muhammad found himself back in the kitchen as the opening fight of the night to the Ennis v Villa fight card in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Entering a super lightweight 4 round bout, Ismail representing the city of Philadelphia faced off against Parker Bruno out of Clear Lake, Texas. Normally boxing matches are known for the majority of the crowd to arrive closer towards the main event. But from the first sound of the ring and when all the lights waved down pointing to the ring, it didn’t take for the ring announcer to announce the names before the crowd made it known who they were for. With fans to their feet and the music drying out, the only sounds heard were none but chants for the Chef.
When in the kitchen a chef is known to take his time and prep his dish. At the sound of the bell Ismail Muhammad came out the gate looking to collect the data. Initially working off counters. Parker Bruno looked to establish dominance and control the pace of the fight, coming out utilizing his jab with a mix of hooks. Only having received two straight counters, by his third punch Ismal landed a sweeping left uppercut leaving the room in aw over his power. Parker Bruno however would walk through what Muhammad gave as he would try and keep Muhammad against the ropes.
Failing to find any stride or keep Muhammad, contained the fight entered the second round were Ismal started to pick up the pace. Parker Bruno would find himself simply trying to establish a rhythm, however with each jab or 1,2 combo thrown Parker found himself on the receiving end of a lightning 3-4 punch combo from Muhammad. A combination that flew so fast that in the opening seconds of the second round Parker found himself on the canvas. It wouldn’t be long before Parker would be countered hard and dropped again.
Carrying over into round three, Parker Bruno remained poised to land something on Muhammad. Doing what he can to establish a legitimate offense, at the same time finding himself on the receiving hand of electric counters. While failing to acquire any offense throughout the fight Parker Bruno found himself on the end of relentless hooks that would later be enough for referee Eric Dali to call the fight at 1:45 in round 3.
Ismail “The Chef” Muhammad has officially picked up his second straight win in 4 months’ time improving his record to 2-0 with 2Kos. Displaying key factors like: speed, patience, and IQ Ismal is on the right track to make himself a name in boxing.
