Torres wins photograph by Mikey Williams – Prime Rank
Within the 10-round principal occasion, it was the large boys with 6’2” undefeated Prime Rank contender Richard Torrez Jr. placing his spectacular 12-0, 11 KOs document on the road in a step-up battle towards Italy’s 6’6” Guido Vianello, who got here in at 13-2-1 with 11 KOs. A win for both fighter would considerably have an effect on the route of their profession at this level. An excellent, strong matchup by Prime Rank.
In the primary occasion build-up, Torrez mentioned he was having some surreal moments seeing his face towering over Las Vegas on inns. However, as soon as the bell rang, he was trying to present that he was greater than the search and destroy knockout bomber that he has proven in stopping 11 of 12 opponents. He mentioned that he was “actually excited to point out some totally different elements of my recreation.” Torrez needed to “present my boxing talents and present that I belong right here”.
Vianello had nothing however respect for Torrez however indicated he was greater than prepared as he was popping out of “the toughest coaching camp of my profession”.
May Torrez combine in some boxing along with his energy to get to Vianello? May Vianello maintain Torrez on the tip of his lengthy jab and land laborious photographs from the skin?
In the long run, their types made for a messy battle, with Vianello draping himself over Torrez for a lot of the battle. Spherical 5 noticed Vianello catch Torrez with a tough shot, however it was a uncommon second within the battle.
Torrez acquired the job completed. Mixing a steadiness of boxing, good motion, and energy, he acquired the UD 10 and added a powerful win to his resume. Whereas Vianello landed the odd massive shot, he was merely outworked by a motivated and targeted Torrez.
It is a setback for Vianello and he’ll now have to try the place he goes subsequent.
Torrez needed to deal with plenty of holding from Vianello however was in a position to land laborious lefts off of his southpaw jab. Torrez additionally confirmed good head motion and feints in organising his energy photographs.
For Torrez, who has now banked a signature win search for Prime Rank, search for extra checks as he ascends to what they hope will probably be world title competition.
Semi-Most important
WBC/IBF Jr. Welter title eliminator Lindolfo Delgado (23-0, 16 KOs) W MD Elvis Rodriguez (17-2-1, 13 KOs).
A giant battle with a giant upside for the winner, as a title shot is on the desk. Plenty of punches thrown between orthodox Delgado and southpaw Rodriguez. Preventing from reverse stances could make for sophisticated footwork however it didn’t cease the motion. In the long run, they went the total 10 in a aggressive bout with each fighters having their moments, however the judges favored Delgado in a really shut battle. Scores 95-95 and 96-94 x 2. Rodriguez, on the very least, earned a rematch.
Undercard
USBA/NABF light-weight title – Abdullah Mason (18-0, 16 KOs) TKO 6 Carlos Ornelas (28-5, 15 KO)
Featherweight – Albert Gonzalez (13-0, 7 KOs) W UD 8 Dana Coolwell (13-4, 8 KOs)
NABF Junior Bantam title – Steve Navarro (6-0, 5 KOs) TKO 4 Juan Garcia (14-2-2, 11 KOs)
Welter – Artwork Barrera Jr. (8-0, 6 KOs) KO 2 Daijohn Gonzalez (12-6, 6 KOs)
Center – Jahi Tucker (14-1-1, 6 KO) UD 10 Troy Williamson (20-4-1, 14 KOs)
Jr. Gentle – DJ Zamora (16- 0, 11 KOs) KO 4 Hugo Castaneda (15-2-1, 11 KOs)
Jr. Welter – Sammy Contreras (1-0, 1 KOs) TKO 1 Robert Jimenez (2-3-1, 1 KOs)
