Sebastian Juarez KO1 Demarcus Layton... Fans at the South Padre Island Convention Center saw a middleweight war last weekend as Sebastian Juarez (10-0, 8 KOs) of Brownsville, Texas survived early adversity to stop Demarcus Layton (10-8-1, 7 KOs) in a wild, action-packed first round. What was scheduled as a six-round bout on Most Valuable Promotions’ show turned into a dramatic shootout in just three breathless minutes. The fireworks began early when Juarez, who is promoted by Boxlab Promotions, was sent to the canvas by a right hand from Layton. Shaken but not broken, Juarez beat the count but was deducted two points for excessive holding in the chaos that followed. Just when it looked like the tide had turned against him, Juarez answered back, sending Layton crashing to the canvas with a powerful right hand of his own. Layton bravely rose to continue but was dropped again moments later, hanging precariously on the ropes as the referee issued a count. Sensing the finish, Juarez unleashed a relentless flurry of punches that knocked Layton down for the third time in the round, stopping the contest and giving the Texan a dramatic first-round TKO victory, preserving his undefeated record.

"I got caught early, but I stayed calm and trusted my training," said Juarez. "Every fight is a lesson, and this fight reminded me that it’s not how you start, it’s how you respond. I was in great shape and it showed. I want to keep growing and keep representing Brownsville with heart and humility."

Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions and Juarez’s promoter, praised the young fighter’s resilience and poise under pressure. "Sebastian showed the heart of a true warrior against Layton. Most fighters would’ve folded after a knockdown and point deductions—but not him. He dug deep, stayed composed, and delivered an incredible performance. The future is bright for this young man and he’s much watch TV whenever he steps in the ring.” With this statement win, Juarez extends his record to (10-0, 8 KOs) and hopefully cements himself as a must-watch name.