By: Sean Crose
Junior light-weight Oscar Duarte was alleged to be going through former world titlist Regis Prograis on Saturday. But an damage led to Prograis having to step away. The 28-2-1 Duarte then ended up scheduled to struggle the 31-3 Miguel Madueno in a scheduled 12 rounder at California’s Honda Middle. The bout was the principle occasion of a Golden Boy Promotions card and was broadcast dwell on the DAZN streaming service. A secondary title was at stake.
The primary spherical noticed Madueno preventing behind a strong jab whereas Duarte was in a position to land some robust pictures. The second was one thing of a shock as Madueno was in a position to fireplace off extra punches than his extra extremely considered opponent. Whereas Duarte had his moments, it was Madueno who was shining brighter. Duarte continued to attempt to make use of stress within the third whereas Madueno was successfully illusive. Nonetheless, Duarte landed effectively to the physique at instances which could have began paying off later within the bout.
Certainly, Duarte was in a position to rock Madueno witj a robust left within the fourth. He was now in a position to catch his decided foil. Duarte put Madueno on the ropes and fired away within the fifth. Madueno, nonetheless, was nonetheless very a lot nonetheless within the struggle, although he now had a minimize. Within the sixth, Duarte appeared to have taken over the tempo of the bout, utilizing efficient aggression and slicing off the ring.
The seventh noticed Madueno getting harm by Duarte. And as soon as he smelled blood, Duarte went in for the kill. After seeing the impression of Duarte’s blows, the referee stepped in and stopped the bout. Madueno was sad with the decision, but it surely was exhausting accountable the ref for making an attempt to maintain Madueno from absorbing severe injury.
“It was an ideal struggle for us,” Duarte mentioned afterwards in reference to himself and his staff.” When requested who he wished subsequent, Duarte wasn’t choosy. “Any champion,” he mentioned, “proper right here, let’s do it proper now.” It was a powerful and profitable efficiency that gave Duarte the victory. Somewhat than being flustered by his opponent’s early success, the person remained affected person, letting his fists and footwork break his man down. It was a technique that proved to achieve success.
Doubtless, Duarte is a fighter value following. With performances like Saturdays, he could effectively have a vibrant future forward of him.
*Picture: Golden Boy
