As we construct as much as the stacked August 3 Riyadh Season boxing card on the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, headlined by Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov, we have been handled to stay open exercises of all fighters on the cardboard. These open exercises at Santa Monica Pier preceded an intriguing three-fight card that noticed undefeated tremendous featherweight prospect Marc Castro face the skilled George Acosta. The three-fight card was obtainable on DAZN and by way of the Queensberry, DAZN and Matchroom YouTube channels.
Riyadh Season Boxing at Santa Monica Pier
Marc Castro vs. George Acosta Recap
Marc Castro (13-0, 8 KOs) acquired the job executed in the principle occasion, defeating George Acosta (17-3, 3 KOs) of their tremendous featherweight bout.
The opening spherical started cagey, with Acosta the aggressor. Castro regarded comfortably on the again foot, choosing his punches properly. The second spherical noticed Acosta proceed to return ahead, with Castro choosing his photographs off the again foot. Each had their moments, however the Fresno native produced the cleaner work.
The third spherical noticed Acosta proceed to stroll down his opponent, however Castro produced the extra telling work, particularly in direction of the top of the spherical. The next two rounds noticed Castro proceed to field properly on the again foot earlier than in spherical 5, he backed Acosta towards the ropes and let his arms go, which harm Acosta.
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Castro appeared to be extra aggressive because the combat progressed, and this continued in spherical six, the place he let his arms go extra, placing collectively mixtures, with Acosta throwing single photographs. Because the seventh spherical started, the 2 fighters’ heads got here collectively, not for the primary time and after a brief dialog with the ringside physician, the combat was ended and despatched to the scorecards, with all three studying 70-63 in favour of Castro.
Within the post-fight interview, Castro mirrored on the win and mentioned: “I really feel nice.” He continued: “Thank god we took house the victory.”
When requested concerning the future, he mentioned: “Climb the rankings and ultimately get my world title shot.”
Shakhram Giyasov vs. Miguel Parra Recap
Shakhram Giyasov (16-0, 9 KOs) got here by means of a horrible referring name in spherical seven to defeat Miguel Parra (22-5-1, 14 KOs) of their welterweight combat. It was a cagey opening spherical, with Giyasov trying to seek out his vary. Parra threw his jab properly, attempting to manage the space, however the Uzbek fighter acquired in nearer because the spherical progressed and landed a great physique shot. The second spherical noticed Parra look snug, throwing jabs to the physique with Giyasov trying to load up.
The next two rounds noticed Giyasov slowly have extra pleasure with a pleasant double left hook touchdown in spherical 4. The Uzbek fighter was nonetheless attempting to load up an excessive amount of, enabling Parra to be fairly snug, however the fourth spherical was significantly better from Giyasov.
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The subsequent two rounds noticed Giyasov throw his jab rather more successfully to the physique whereas following up properly. Regardless of shedding most rounds, Parra was nonetheless on this combat, touchdown some good single photographs. The Uzbek fighter landed a number of good photographs in spherical six, together with an enormous left hand. The seventh noticed dominance from Giyasov, who harm Parra on a number of events – together with a large physique shot hurting the Mexican. Inexplicably, the referee deemed it low and took a degree away.
The next two rounds noticed the Uzbek fighter in management as he moved properly and punched from various angles, with Parra exhibiting his sturdiness. The ultimate spherical noticed the Mexican throw extra punches, and regardless of touchdown, Giyasov regarded snug and noticed out the combat. The decide’s scorecards learn 95-94 for Parro, with the Uzbek fighter taking the opposite playing cards 95-94 and 96-93. The Mexican fighter had moments within the combat, however these playing cards have been far too shut.
After the combat, Giyasov spoke on the seventh-round physique shot controversy: “It wasn’t a low blow.” He continued: “For me, it’s a shock. I felt I received a minimal of eight rounds.”
Nathan Lugo vs. Ray Corona Recap
Nathan Lugo (2-0, 2 KOs) continued his unbeaten begin to his skilled profession, defeating Ray Corona (4-2, 0 KOs) of their tremendous middleweight contest.
The opening spherical noticed Nathan Lugo begin brightly, throwing heavy mixtures. Ray Corona tried to get his jab going, however Lugo stored strolling down his opponent, touchdown heavy physique photographs and Corona did properly to outlive the primary spherical.
The second spherical noticed Corona come out swinging, however “Brickbuster” continued to choose his photographs properly and appeared to be touchdown at will earlier than the referee Rudy Barragan stepped in to wave off the bout awarding Lugo the second-round TKO.
Reflecting on the win, the Orlando resident mentioned: “I really feel fairly good. He’s lots harder than I anticipated.”
