Undercard
Exciting 135-pound prospect Ivan Redkach gained a third-round knockout of Erick Martinez to improve to 19-1 with 15 KOs.
- Redkach vs Martinez
- Vazquez vs Lapizco
- Nyambayar vs Proana
- Santiago vs Molina
- Thompson vs Hanshaw
WED, OCT 14, 2015 9pm Eastern Time / 6pm Pacific Time Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona
Mexican veteran Aron Martinez seized control midway through the 10-round bout and upset former two-division champion Devon Alexander in a unanimous decision.
Fight HighlightsWelshman Lee Selby defended his 126-pound world title in his U.S. debut with a unanimous decision over former three-division champion Fernando Montiel.
Fight HighlightsExciting 135-pound prospect Ivan Redkach gained a third-round knockout of Erick Martinez to improve to 19-1 with 15 KOs.
Welsh boxing legend Joe Calzaghe insists Lee Selby could rule the roost in the 126-pound division for many years—as long as he develops a detonating knockout punch.
To quote French poet Charles Baudelaire, or maybe it was AC/DC: “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.” And the trip is no shorter if you’re blasting noses in place of eardrums for a living. Just ask Lee Selby.
Tony Borg has coached Lee Selby since the latter turned professional in 2008. Given their lengthy relationship, it’s understandable that Borg would be immensely proud of the fact that Selby secured a 126-pound world title this year.