In a thrilling night of boxing action at the Commerce Casino in Commerce, California, we witnessed some outstanding performances that had the crowd on their feet. Let's dive into the early results and highlights from this exciting event.
In his professional debut, lightweight sensation Jordan Cervantes, hailing from East Los Angeles, showcased his skills and determination as he went the distance in a four-round bout against El Paso's Giovanny Meza. Cervantes started cautiously, utilizing his jab effectively in the opening round. However, he picked up the pace in the second, connecting with a powerful right hand. In the final round, Cervantes displayed his dominance, pressing Meza relentlessly. The judges unanimously scored the bout 40-36 in favor of Cervantes, marking a successful start to his pro career.
Mexican Olympian super bantamweight Gael “El Terror” Cabrera continued his winning streak with a unanimous decision over Nicaragua’s Juan Centeno. Cabrera wasted no time, launching a barrage of sharp punches in the opening round. He maintained the tempo throughout the fight, outworking Centeno with crisp combinations. Cabrera's superior boxing skills and relentless attacks earned him a well-deserved victory, with all three judges scoring the bout 40-36.
In a thrilling super lightweight clash, Alejandro “Pinpon” Reyes from Mexicali, Mexico, faced off against Roberto Gomez from Mexico City. Reyes took control early in the fight, using his jab effectively and outworking Gomez in the early rounds. Despite a cut on his left eye in round five, Reyes and Gomez continued to trade punches in close quarters. The bout remained highly competitive until the final round when Reyes secured a majority decision victory with scores of 59-55, 58-56, and 57-57, improving his undefeated record.
The main event featured a super featherweight showdown between Daniel “Junebug” Garcia from Denver, Colorado, and Guadalajara's Erick “Aidahoe” Benitez. From the opening bell, both fighters engaged in an action-packed exchange of punches. Garcia showcased his precision with straight shots, while Benitez displayed remarkable resilience. Garcia's aggression in the later rounds paid off, and he secured a unanimous decision victory with all three judges scoring the bout 60-54.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the world of boxing as these rising stars continue to make their mark in the sport.