Evening of Boxing at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
In a vibrant evening of boxing at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, aspiring fighters showcased their talents as the anticipation brews for the highly awaited clash between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. This midweek event, organized by Turki Alalshikh, featured a lineup of promising athletes taking the stage in the lead-up to the marquee matchup.
Standout Performances
One standout was Liverpool’s Mikie Tallon, who maintained his unbeaten record, moving to 10-0 after a hard-fought victory over Christian Robles (9-4) in the flyweight division. The match saw Robles hit the canvas twice, but he managed to endure all six rounds. Tallon’s performance earned him the unanimous decision, with all judges scoring the bout 59-53 in his favor, under the supervision of referee Ray Corona.
Post-fight, Tallon expressed his gratitude, stating, “This is a great win in Vegas. I appreciate Turki for this opportunity on such a grand stage, and I look forward to many more to come. My heartfelt thanks go to my team, sponsors, and fans who traveled here to support me.”
Another remarkable performance came from Kazakh fighter Bek Nurmaganbet (15-0), who continued his impressive streak by scoring a decisive stoppage against Steven Sumpter (11-2-1) in the super middleweight category. Nurmaganbet knocked down Sumpter in the second round and ultimately forced his corner to retire at the end of the third round.
Mexican up-and-comer Brayan Leon Salgado (9-0) also had an impressive outing, winning a convincing unanimous decision against Devontae McDonald (8-6) with judges scoring the bout 80-72, 80-72, and 80-71.
Uncertainties in the Ring
However, the night wasn’t without its uncertainties, as Cuban heavyweight Yoandy Toirac (3-1-1) found himself in a tough battle against Skylar Lacy (8-1-3), resulting in a split draw after six rounds, with the judges split at 57-57, 55-59, and 59-55.
In a remarkable debut performance, Abdullah Darkazanly (2-0) dazzled the audience by quickly taking out Kody Koboski (4-3) in just three rounds, with the referee stopping the fight at 1:23 into the third round.
Looking Ahead
This event served as a precursor to the excitement expected from the upcoming Canelo vs Crawford fight, showcasing the burgeoning talents of Nurmaganbet, Salgado, Tallon, Toirac, and Darkazanly. As the excitement continues to build for the main event, another fight card is scheduled for Thursday, just two days before the headline clash.
About the Author
Phil Jay, a seasoned boxing journalist with an extensive career that spans over 15 years, currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News. He has covered major boxing events and has interviewed numerous world champions, offering deep insights into the sport’s complexities.
