By: Sean Crose
Jose Medina stepped into the ring at Atlantic Metropolis Friday night time to do battle with rising heavyweight Bruce Seldon. The bout which was set for six rounds was a part of Boxing Insider’s newest card on the Tropicana. It wasn’t the prettiest struggle, although every man threw, landed and fought arduous. Those that anticipated Seldon to stroll away with a straightforward win had been sorely upset as Medina stored the combating neck and neck. With that being stated, the choice in the end went to Seldon, though the judges arguably dominated closely in his favor. Selden himself admitted that he wasn’t comfortable along with his efficiency.
Former heavyweight title challenger Otto Wallin was up subsequent. Armed with a powerful new coach in Ronnie Shields Wallin was trying to regenerate his profession after some excessive profile losses. Wallin’s opponent Chris Thomas, nonetheless, clearly had different concepts. Wallin was clearly the extra expert of the 2 fighters which is why it was no shock that he put his man down and out within the second spherical. It was a powerful finish to a short however spectacular efficiency. Earlier than ending his man off Wallin had been using his jab very successfully. It was a fast, sharp and thorough ring efficiency from the heavyweight contender.
It was time for the principle occasion. Native star Justin Figueroa was returning to the ring to proceed rising right into a high-level fighter. Figueroa had at all times impressed when he fought on Boxing Insider playing cards. His opponent, Jose Perdomo, nonetheless, had plans of his personal. Perdomo avoided Figueroa for a big portion of the struggle. By the 4th nonetheless, Figueroa put his man down. Perdomo obtained again to his toes earlier than the depend ended however he had clearly gotten himself into bother. Maybe surprisingly Perdomo’s nook stopped the struggle in between rounds. It could not have been essentially the most thrilling struggle up till the tip, however Figueroa clearly obtained the job completed. Including one other knockout to his file. “I do know he has some energy,” stated Figueroa, “I wished to begin working with my jab.”
It was an excellent card of boxing with some nice moments thrown in. What’s extra, Figueroa was capable of defeat a tricky fighter who wasn’t overly keen to have interaction. The truth that he was capable of catch and end Perdomo was spectacular. “I’m right here to remain,” Figueroa stated. As long as he retains on combating and successful, he’ll seemingly keep for fairly a while.
