Juan Cruz Uncos W10 Alan Cantero... In a fight packed with three knockdowns, two point deductions and constant swings of momentum, Argentina’s Juan Cruz Uncos (10-3-1) survived the chaos to capture a unanimous decision victory over Alan Cantero (10-2-1). The 122-pound bout, held this weekend in Buenos Aires, turned into a test of durability, discipline and composure for both fighters. Uncos came out firing and appeared on the verge of an early stoppage after a blistering start. Cantero hit the canvas in the second, third and fourth rounds, repeatedly undone by the power and timing of the newly crowned champion. What looked like a one-sided affair, however, evolved into a grueling battle due to Unco’s own rule infractions. Despite his dominance in exchanges, Uncos was docked two points during the fight: the first in the third round, moments after scoring a knockdown, and the second in the tenth. Those penalties allowed Cantero to remain mathematically alive on the scorecards deep into the contest. After ten rounds of high intensity, the judges turned in scores of 93-92, 96-89 and 94-92, all in favor of Uncos.
Samuel Arnold III KO1 Fernando E. Farías... American supoer middleweight Samuel Arnold III triumphed with a dominant first-round knockout of Argentina’s Fernando Ezequiel “Manzana” Farías on Friday in Long Beach, California. Standing at an imposing 6'3", Arnold wasted no time putting his physical advantages to use. After a brief feeling-out process, the Texan unleashed a crushing body shot to the liver that sent Farias (13-4-3) crashing to the canvas. The referee administered the count, but the fight was over, bringing a swift end to the contest. With the victory, Arnold III improves his record to a perfect 15-0, including 10 knockouts.
Prince Patel TKO5 Yahaya Mussa... British globetrotter Prince Patel went to the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok to score a fifth-round technical knockout over Tanzania’s Yahaya Mussa. The junior welterweight Patel, who has spent much of his recent career competing across international venues, figured Mussa out early. From the opening rounds, the Brit steadily broke down his opponent, imposing his rhythm and range. The end came in the fifth, when Patel’s punch volume and accuracy overwhelmed Mussa’s defenses, prompting the referee to step in and halt the contest to prevent further punishment. With the win in Thailand’s capital, Patel improves his professional record to 34-1-2. Mussa, meanwhile, suffered the first loss of his career and now stands at 11-1-1, with 11 knockouts.
