Resendiz Shocks Plant; Wins Super Middle Title Via Split Decision
Armando Resendiz won the WBA Super Middleweight Title with 12-round split decision over Caleb Plant at The Michelob Ultra Arena inside Mandalay in Las Vegas,
It was a close fight early as each fighter took their time getting into the fight. Resendiz started to land some hard hooks that got Plant’;’s attention.
In round six Rsendiz landed a hard left hook that rocked Plant. Resendiz followed up with another left and right. Resendiz took control over the second half of the fight as he continuously beat Plant to the punch. Plant started to bled around his right eye in round 11. The two battled down the stretch, but Resendiz announced himself with the victory.
Resendiz landed 186 of 600 punches. Plant was 108 of 509.
Resendiz took two cards by 116-112 scores. Plant won a scorecard 115-113.
Resendiz, 167 lbs of Nayark, MEX is now 16-2. Plant, 167.2 lbs of Las Vegas is 23-3.
“I knew that everybody was going to be against me, because on paper of course he was the favorite, but I believed in myself,” said Reséndiz. “My corner believed in me. And then we did exactly what we came to do.”
“I felt like it was close and in a close fight, sometimes it switches the other way,” said Plant. “I feel like I was in control enough and using the whole ring, using my jab, but the judges saw it the other way.”
“It wasn’t that he was putting so much pressure on me,” said Plant. “He caught me with one overhand right. That was pretty good. But other than that, nothing really hurt me or stunned me.”
“I didn’t really worry about what people say,” said Reséndiz. “I knew I was going to win. I didn’t worry at all. I knew it was gonna be a tough fight and we gave them a great fight…I’m ready to fight anyone. Whoever the public wants.”
“I felt like I did good,” said Plant. “I used my jab, I used the whole ring and was patient, but I wasn’t the better man tonight…I’ll just get back with my team. Go home to my family, spend time with my daughter. My son’s on the way and you know we’ll regroup and we’ll be back.
Charlo Stops LaManna in comeback bout
After more than two year layoff, former two-division world champion Jermall Charlo stopped Thomas LaManna in round six of their 10-round super middleweight bout.
In round two, LaManna began to swell around the left eye. In round three, Charlo landed a hard right that put LaManna down. LaManna began to bled under that left eye. In round four, Charlo landed a left hook that made LaManna step back and his knee touch the canvas. In round five, Charlo landed a big right that dropped LaManna in the corner.
After the round, the ringside doctor recommended the fight be stopped. The official time was one second of round six.
Charlo, 167.4 lbs of Houston is now 34-0 with 23 knockouts. LaManna,166.4 lbs of Millville, NJ is 39-6-1.
“It feels good to be back,” said Charlo. “I’m thankful to everyone who stood by me, I love y’all. It goes on man. I’m back. You know you gotta go through things to get better…I felt good. I got to work and I knew my timing was there. Shout out to my trainer Hylon Williams Sr.”
“I’m just looking to stay well-known and relevant,” said Charlo. “No more dark places and keep my head straight. I just want to encourage everyone in the world, keep God first, keep God first.”
“It is what it is, I did the best I could,” said LaManna. “The doctors are here for a reason and they made their decision. I’m disappointed, but it’s boxing…Charlo was sharper than I expected. I expected him to come out guns blazing a little more. He’s a two-time world champion for a reason. He has a great, heavy jab and he did what he had to do.”
Yoenli Hernandez Decisions Kyrone Davis
Yoenli Hernandez won a lopsided 10-round unanimous decision over Kyrone Davis in a middleweight bout.
In round two, Hernandez dropped Davis with an uppercut that punctuated by a power left jab.
Hernandez landed 217 of 715 punches. Davis was 41 of 394.
Hernandez, 159.6 lbs of Cameguay, CUB won by scores of 100-89 on all cards and is mow 8-0. Davis, 159 lbs of Wilmington, DE is 19-4-1.
“In a way, the fact that it wasn’t a knockout allowed me to test myself going the distance,” said Hernandez. “I never thought I would feel as good in the 10th round as I did in the first round, but that’s what it felt like.”
“I just couldn’t catch my rhythm from the beginning,” said Davis. “I started fighting from behind and wasn’t able to establish my offense. He’s a good fighter and he’s got a bright future. I’m gonna go back to the drawing board and figure out what’s next.”
“I dominated based on the results of my preparation and the conviction I have in my skills,” said Hernandez. “I want to thank all the fans that showed me their love and support, and I want to go after the belts next. Bring on the champions.”
Isaac Lucero Stops Omar Valenzuela in 2
Isaac Lucero stopped Omar Valenzuela in round two of their scheduled 10-round super welterweight bout of undefeated fighters.
In round two, Lucero landed a perfect overhand right that put Valenzuela on the canvas. Lucero then pounded a way at Valenzuela that capped by a perfect straight right that forced referee Michael Ortega to stop the bout just before the bell sounded at
Lucero, 154.8 lbs of Tijuana, MEX is 17-0 with 13 knockouts. Valenzuela, 154.6 lbs of Tijuana, MEX is 23-1.
“I’ve been preparing for better and better competition,” said Lucero, who is trained by top trainer Bob Santos. “I’m going to train hard and take it fight by fight with my team behind me.”
“It’s a painful loss, but I leave with my head up high,” said Valenzuela. “I felt like I could have continued, but I will learn from this and become stronger for it.”