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Saturday, January 18, 2025

Trinidad Scores Decision Win Over Plania

Undefeated WBC Continental Americas Featherweight champion and number two rated WBC Featherweight contender  Omar Trinidad scored a workmanlike ten round unanimous decision over veteran Mike Plania on Friday night at the Commerce Casino and Hotel in Commerce, CA. While not a notable fight in terms of highlights, Trinidad simply went through his paces, worked behind a consistent jab, managed distance and outworked the always “Game” Plania to the point of frustration for the veteran over ten lopsided rounds to earn a convincing unanimous decision victory. Official scores were: 100-90 (On two scorecards) and 99-91 in favor of Trinidad. Omar Trinidad advances to 18-0-1, with 13 Knockouts. Mike Plania falls to 31-5, with 18 Knockouts.


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Undefeated Women’s WBO Jr. Bantamweight world champion Mizuki Hiruta scored an eight round technical unanimous decision over former WBA Jr. Bantamweight world champion  Maribel Ramirez. Hiruta’s footwork and ability to attack Ramirez at angles were the story of this fight. After Ramirez went down twice in the first round in what were ruled as slips, Hiruta was credited a knockdown in the second round in a very similar scenario. A combination of punches opened a deep cut over the left eye of Ramirez, which bled significantly throughout the remainder of the fight. Despite the flow of blood being unable to control by Ramirez corner, the fight continued. It was an accidental clash of heads, however, in the eighth round that clearly disabled the former world champion and due to her being disoriented the fight was stopped and went to the scorecards for a technical decision. Official scores were: 80-71 (On two scorecards), and 79-72 in favor of Hiruta. Mizuki Hiruta advances to 7-0, with 2 Knockouts. Maribel Ramirez falls to 15-11-4, with 3 Knockouts. 


Super-Middleweight contender Ali Akhmedov scored a second round stoppage of Malcolm Jones Akhmedov brought an end to things in round two with a barrage of punches that started with a hook to the head and continued to several body shots, which forced Referee Thomas Taylor to stop the fight while Jones was seemingly defenseless on the ropes before a knockdown occurred. Official time of the stoppage was 1:17 of round two. Ali Akhmedov advances to 23-1, with 17 Knockouts. Malcolm Jones falls to 17-5-1, with 10 Knockouts. 


Women’s Jr. Lightweight Roxy Verduzco scored a third round stoppage of Lindsey Ellis to move to 3-0 in her young career. Verduzco was in control from the opening bell and bloodied the nose of Ellis with a right hand and just continued to dish out punishment until the fight was stopped. Official time of the stoppage was 1:34 of round three. Roxy Verduzco advances to 3-0, with 1 Knockout. Lindsey Ellis falls to 2-2, with 2 Knockouts. 


Unbeaten Jr. Featherweight Adan Palma scored a close six round split decision over a veteran in Sharone Carter, who was competing for the final time in his career. Carter was crafty and made it difficult throughout for Palma, but ultimately, Palma’s consistent aggression was enough to convince two of the three official judges to earn the split decision victory.   Official scores were: 59-55 (Palma) 58-56 (Carter) and 58-56 for the winner Adan Palma. Adan Palma advances to 11-0, with 6 Knockouts. Sharone Carter falls to 14-9-1, with 3 Knockouts.


Women’s Jr. Flyweights Gloria Munguilla and Brook Sibrian went toe to toe in eight rounds of near non-stop action where neither fighter took a backward step and fought to the final bell. After eight hard-fought rounds, the three official judges rendered a unanimous decision for Munguilla. Official scores were: 77-75 (On two scorecards) and 77-73 in favor of Munguilla. Gloria Munguilla advances to 7-2, with 9 Knockouts, Brook Sibrian falls to 5-2, with 2 Knockouts.


Unbeaten Jr. Middleweight Kevin Anton outworked veteran Cameron Krael over six rounds of constant volume punching to win a six round unanimous decision in Anton’s first fight where he was made to go the distance. Official scores were: 60-54 (On all three scorecards) for Kevin Anton. Kevin Anton advances to 9-0, with 8 Knockouts. Cameron Krael falls to 21-34-3, with 7 Knockouts. 


 Bantamweight Alexander Gueche moved to 7-0 in his young career by scoring  a six round unanimous decision over Lito Dante. Gueche scored knockdowns in rounds one and fight both as a result of the swarming offense from Gueche. Official scores were 60-52 (On all three scorecards) for Gauche. Alexander Gueche advances to 7-0, with 5 Knockouts. Lito Dante falls to 21-14-4, with 12 Knockouts. 


Undefeated Lightweight Tayden Beltran scored a third round stoppage of veteran Eugene Lagos. A fight that saw several exchanges and seemed even between the two fighters through three rounds was stopped shortly after the bell to begin the fourth round rang when Lagos was ruled unable to continue due to a shoulder injury. Tayden Beltran advances to 10-0-1, with 5 Knockouts. Eugene Lagos falls to 16-9-3, with 11 Knockouts.


This card, which was promoted by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions, was the first Boxing card to take place in the state of California since the ongoing wildfire crisis. A card that was broadcast in combination on digital combat sports streaming network UFC Fight Pass as well as the network’s YouTube Channel with a portion of the undercard being streamed, provided plenty of action and a much-needed diversion for those who have been affected by the tragic circumstances, which unfortunately remain ongoing in the state of California. For Omar Trinidad, he appears poised to be the latest in a long line of fighters from Los Angeles to fight and potentially win a world championship in the near future. Whether that comes later in 2025 remains to be seen.


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Friday, November 4, 2022

Walsh KO’s Parsley In 3

 Rising Jr. Middleweight prospect Callum Walsh scored a third round knockout of veteran Delen Parsley on Thursday night at the Quiet Canyon Country Club in Montebello, CA. Walsh landed a straight left hand that caused a delayed reaction on Parsley that sent him down on one knee in the first round. Parsley got up at nine and the fight continued. It would be more of the same in round two as Parsley would be knocked down for a second time with another straight left hand to the head from the southpaw stance. In round three, Walsh closed the show dropping Parsley for the third and final time. This time a straight left hand put Parsley down on his back on the canvas. The bout was immediately stopped. Official time of the stoppage was 2:26 of round three. Callum Walsh advances to 5-0, with 4 Knockouts. Delen Parsley falls to 13-2, with 4 Knockouts.

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Jr. Middleweight Serhii Bohachuk scored a second round knockout of Aaron Coley. A right hand, left hook to the head combination sent Coley down to one knee where he took the count and attempted to get up at ten. Official time was 1:54 of round two. Serhii Bohachuk advances to 21-1, with 21 Knockouts. Aaron Coley falls to 16-5-1, with 7 Knockouts. With the win, Bohachuk won the vacant WBC Continental America’s Jr. Middleweight championship, which should move him up the WBC Jr. Middleweight ratings.

A very competitive Jr. Bantamweight bout saw Daniel Barrera and Isaac Anguiano fight to a four round majority draw. What was a scrappy bout from the outset, Barrera generally initiated the combat while Anguiano landed effective counter punches and making things extremely difficult. At the conclusion of the four round bout, two of three official judges scored the bout 38-38, while the third official judge had Barrera winning 39-37, resulting in the majority draw. Daniel Barrera advances to 1-0-1, with 1 Knockout. Isaac Anguiano advance to 3-1-1, with 1 Knockout.

Unbeaten Featherweight prospect Omar Trinidad scored a second round stoppage of veteran Jose Garcia. The end came in the second round when a combination of hooks to the body by Trinidad followed by two left uppercuts to the head followed by a right uppercut and a follow up of hooks to the head forced a referee’s stoppage of the bout. Omar Trinidad advances to 10-0-1, with 8 Knockouts. Jose Garcia falls to 13-3-3, with 9 Knockouts.

In an entertaining back and forth battle Lightweights David Romero and Michael De La Cruz fought to a four round split decision draw. Romero seemed to have the quicker hands of the two early as he frequently threw punches in combinations. De La Cruz meanwhile, almost always answered back with offense of his own and landed some counter punches throughout. At the end of four rounds, two judges were split between the two fighters, each turning in a scorecard of 39-37, while the third judge arrived deadlocked at a 38-38 scorecard resulting in the split draw. David Romero advances to 2-0-1, with 1 Knockout. Michael De La Cruz advances to 1-1-2, with 0 Knockouts.

Women’s Jr. Bantamweight Gloria Munguilla began the evening by successfully making her pro debut in scoring a four round majority decision over the also debuting JoAnna Espinoza. Munguilla began the fight by bull rushing Espinoza and throwing constant punches. Although Espinoza was able to gradually find a rhythm and have some success in rounds two through four, Munguilla’s cleaner offense and harder landed punches proved to be the difference. Official scores were 38-38 (Even), and 39-37 (On two scorecards in favor of Gloria Munguilla. Gloria Munguilla advances to 1-0, with 0 Knockouts. JoAnna Espinoza falls to 0-1, with 0 Knockouts.

 

Callum Walsh has gradually turned into one of the prospects in the entire sport of Boxing that everyone should have on their respective radars. Although he only has five fights in his career, he is gradually stepping up the caliber of his opposition. Delen Parsley was on paper a fighter that was supposed to provide a test for the unbeaten prospect having thirteen professional bouts to his credit going into this bout and having never been stopped previously in his career. This fight followed Walsh’s last outing in August, where he was forced to go the distance for the first time.

 

While that fight against Benjamin Whitaker was a workmanlike performance, it likely served Walsh better in terms of his development as a fighter to have gone the distance. Having said this, one thing that fighters who are able to begin their careers with a string of knockouts seem to want to prove after being forced to go the distance in a fight, is that they still have the ability to end a fight quickly. Walsh certainly proved that with his knockout of a “Game,” but overmatched Delen Parsley.

 

As for what is next, Walsh could be back in the ring as soon as January of 2023 according to his promoter Tom Loeffler. Even though the building blocks are still very much being laid in the foundation of the career of Callum Walsh, if he continues to step up his level of opposition and continues to not only win, but produce the types of performances that he did against Delen Parsley, it is not necessarily hard to envision a scenario where Walsh could be on the verge of world title contention going into 2024 if not challenging for a world title by then. The development of a fighter is far from a perfect science both in terms of a fighter’s training and preparation going into a fight, but also the strategy of a fighter’s handlers in trying to move that fighter up the ladder of contention with the ultimate goal of fighting for a world championship.

 

Not every fighter’s journey is exactly the same and some fighters are able to advance up the ladder of contention quicker than others. While it is not known at this point whether Walsh will be one of these fighters who moves up at an expedited rate, assuming that there are no setbacks or anything else unforeseen that might delay things, if he continues to produce these types of performances, it will become increasingly harder to not put him in against a top contender or world champion if he continues to win.

 

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Walsh Defeats Whitaker Via Unanimous Decision In Montebello, CA

 

Undefeated rising Jr. Middleweight prospect Callum Walsh was forced to go the distance for the first time in his career in scoring a dominant six round unanimous decision over veteran Benjamin Whitaker on Thursday night at Quiet Canyon Country Club in Montebello, CA. Walsh, who had scored all three of his previous victories in his career in the first round, appeared as though he was on the verge of making it 4 for 4 as he dropped Whitaker with a left hand to the head in round one. From this point in the fight on, Walsh was systematic in his approach winning every round with ring generalship and displaying a solid Boxing IQ. Although Whitaker was able to go the six round distance, at no point was he in a position to make Walsh uncomfortable in the bout. Walsh now looks to advance to eight round bouts in his next bout in October according to his promoter Tom Loeffler. Official scores were: 60-54 (On all three scorecards) in favor of Walsh. Callum Walsh advances to 4-0, with 3 Knockouts. Benjamin Whitaker falls to 15-9, with 3 Knockouts.

 

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In a clash of unbeaten Featherweights, Omar Trinidad scored a somewhat controversial stoppage of previously unbeaten Javier Padilla. The difference in punching power was apparent early as Trinidad’s heavier blows busted up Padilla up resulting in severe swelling over his right eye and a cut under it. Although it looked as though Padilla was on barrowed time as the referee went into his corner and advised him between rounds three and four that he was concerned due to the worsening condition of his right eye. In round four, Trinidad had Padilla on the ropes, but Padilla countered effectively off the ropes and seemed like he was mounting some offense when the fight was stopped without warning. It is unclear as of this writing as to whether the referee made the call to stop the fight or if it was Padilla’s corner or the ringside physician that stopped the bout. Official time of the stoppage was: 1:47 of round four. Omar Trinidad advances to 9-0-1, with 7 Knockouts. Javier Padilla falls to 7-1-1, with 5 Knockouts.

 

Middleweight Cem Kilic scored a workmanlike eight round unanimous decision over Marco Delgado. Kilic’s accuracy and combination punching were ultimately the story of the fight. Although Delgado landed some good right hands throughout the fight and did succeed at points in making it a rough fight, Kilic was able to maintain the pace of the combat to earn the convincing unanimous decision victory. Official scores were: 80-72, (On two scorecards) and 79-73 in favor of Kilic. Cem Kilic advances to 17-1, with 11 Knockouts. Marco Delgado falls to 7-4, with 5 Knockouts.

 

 

Women’s Lightweight Chelsey Anderson pounded out an eight round unanimous decision over Aida Satybaldinova. A close bout due largely to the two minute round length in Women’s Boxing, Anderson’s cleaner, more effective punches was ultimately able to overcome Satybaldinova’s pressure throughout. Official scores were: 77-75, (On two scorecards) and 78-74 in favor of Anderson. Chelsey Anderson advances to 6-0, with 2 Knockouts. Aida Satybaldinova falls to 6-3-1, with 2 Knockouts.

 

 

In a clash of undefeated Middleweight prospects, Eric Priest scored a first round knockout of previously unbeaten Cory Conner. A fight that saw several exchanges of offense came to a sudden end in the closing seconds of round one when a flush right hook to the jaw sent Conner down for the count. Official time of the stoppage was 2:46 of round one. Eric Priest advances to 8-0, with 6 Knockouts. Cory Conner falls to 3-1, with 2 Knockouts.

 

Unbeaten Jr. Middleweight Jesus Gonzalez scored a narrow four round split decision over Eduardo Diaz. A competitive bout from the opening bell, Gonzalez scored a knockdown of Diaz in the second round, but Diaz was able to keep it close. In round four Gonzalez was deducted a point after two low blows. Despite the point deduction, Gonzalez was able to earn a split decision victory with two of three judges scoring the fight for him by a single point. Official scores were: 38-37, (Diaz) and 38-37 (On two scorecards) in favor of Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez advances to 5-0, with 2 Knockouts. Eduardo Diaz falls to 7-3, with 2 Knockouts.

 

Super-Middleweight Jordan Panthen began the evening by scoring a first round knockout in his professional debut over Arturo Perez. A short uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body put Perez down on one knee for the count. Official time of the stoppage was 1:16 of round one. Jordan Panthen advances to 1-0, with 1 Knockout. Arturo Perez falls to 2-2-1, with 1 Knockout.

 

While it is difficult to gage where a fighter is just four fights into their career, Callum Walsh’s victory over Benjamin Whitaker was a significant step forward in his progression. The reason for this is simply because he was able to go a full distance in a fight for the first time and in the process showed poise and the ability to control the fight from start to finish. Obviously, it goes without saying that a fighter having the ability to score quick statement-making knockouts will always get more attention particularly amongst a casual fanbase. Nevertheless, there is something to say about a fighter that is also able to show the ability to go the distance and be able to tactically control not only the tempo of the fight, but more specifically, his approach throughout.

 

Although it is also obvious that the competition level will increase as Walsh continues to progress in his career, a decision victory against a veteran like Benjamin Whitaker will do more for his development in the long-term than a quick knockout would have. Simply put, it is often these types of fights that a fighter’s handlers will use as an evaluation tool to determine exactly where their fighter is in their development and to then determine when and how they will step up the caliber of opposition. For now, Callum Walsh succeeded in what was clearly designed as a test to see where he is at this stage in his career. It was a test that he passed with flying colors and now the challenge for his team and promoter Tom Loeffler will be to determine who they will try to match him against next as he moves up to fights scheduled for eight rounds.

 

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

Walsh Closes The Show In 33 Seconds At St. Patrick’s Day Bash

 

Undefeated Jr. Middleweight Callum Walsh scored the second victory of his career in scoring a first round knockout of Gael Ibarra in the main event of promoter Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions’ St. Patrick’s Day Bash card on Thursday night at Quiet Cannon Country Club in Montebello, CA. Walsh only needed one straight left hand to the jaw that sent Ibarra down. Ibarra was very “Game” and got up on very unsteady legs and the bout was stopped at just :33 of the first round. Callum Walsh advances to 2-0, with 2 Knockouts. Gael Ibarra falls to 5-7, with 4 Knockouts.

 

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Super-Middleweight Cem Kilic scored a second round knockout of Antonio Hernandez. Kilic dropped Hernandez in the closing seconds of the first round with a short right hand to the head. In round two, he stepped up the pressure with a body attack, this including stunning Hernandez with a left hook to the head. Ultimately, Hernandez went down from an accumulation of punishment in the closing seconds of round two. Although Hernandez was able to get up from the second knockdown, he showed no indication that he wanted to continue and the bout was promptly stopped. Official time of the stoppage was 2:51 of round two. Cem Kilic advances to 16-1, with 11 Knockouts. Antonio Hernandez falls to 6-13-2, with 4 Knockouts.

 

Undefeated Jr. Lightweight Adrian Corona was held to a six round majority draw with veteran Joe Perez. A very tactical fight, neither fighter was really able to stand out clearly from the other as many of the rounds were closely fought, but at the conclusion of the bout, the result was a majority draw. 58-56 (Corona) and 57-57 (On two scorecards resulting in a majority draw. Adrian Corona advances to 9-0-1, with 2 Knockouts. Joe Perez advances to 15-6-3, with 10 Knockouts.

 

Light-Heavyweight Marco Deckmann scored a fourth round stoppage of veteran Victor Fonseca. Deckmann used a consistent attack to the body of Fonseca that did take a while to take effect, but gradually began to increase as the bout progressed. In the fourth round the body work had a visible effect on Fonseca causing him to catch his breath, a right hand to the ribcage caused Fonseca to take a knee in the latter stages of the fourth round. Fonseca signaled that he had, had enough and the bout was stopped. Official time of the stoppage was 2:42 of round four. Marco Deckmann  advances to 8-1, with 7 Knockouts. Victor Fonseca falls to 18-11-1, with 14 Knockouts.

 

Rising Middleweight Eric Priest scored a quick first round knockout of David Lopez in just nineteen seconds. Priest immediately opened the fight with a barrage of punches that froze Lopez on the ropes and caused him to be stationary on the ropes. The end came when a combination as part of that barrage snapped Lopez head back and forced a stoppage of the fight. Eric Priest advances to 7-0, with 5 Knockouts. David Lopez falls to 5-3, with 3 Knockouts.

 

Unbeaten Featherweight Omar Trinidad began the evening by scoring a six round unanimous decision over veteran Ivan Varela. A very spirited and competitive bout from the outset, Varela overcame a bad cut over his right eye, which he suffered in the first round to give Trinidad his toughest test in what was his first six round bout. Varela’s best moments in the bout came when he was able to land periodic right hands to the head of Trinidad. As the bout progressed, Trinidad began to stalk and walk Varela down and was able to earn the convincing decision victory with a highlight being the body work he was able to do on the inside. Official scores were: 59-55 (On all three scorecards) in favor of Trinidad. Omar Trinidad advances to 7-0-1, with 5 Knockouts. Ivan Varela falls to 5-4, with 3 Knockouts.

 

This card, which was the first for Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions new broadcast agreement with digital combat sports streaming network UFC Fight Pass, showcased several rising prospects in the 360 Promotions stable. For Callum Walsh, who made his professional debut in December of last year in a fight that only lasted thirty-eight seconds, has now spent just over one minute in the ring as a professional. Although it is obviously early in the pro career of the twenty-one year old Walsh, it will be interesting to see if this fighter, who has shown a seek and destroy mentality in his first two bouts will be able to go a full round in his next bout, which is tentatively scheduled for May 5th on another 360 Promotions card. For now, Walsh has already succeeded in generating the type of buzz that is the goal of all prospects and their promoters. We will see if he can continue building that buzz as 2022 progresses.

 

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