The Montreal Casino in Quebec, Canada, played host to a spectacular boxing event that drew fans and enthusiasts from all corners. The evening was filled with anticipation, as each bout promised to deliver high-octane action and showcase the best of boxing talent.
The main event saw IBO Super Welterweight champion Femke Hermans (17-4, 7 KOs) take on WBC Silver champion Mary Spencer (7-2, 5 KOs) in a rematch for the vacant IBF World title. The bout was a tactical affair, with both fighters displaying their boxing acumen. Hermans, switching between orthodox and southpaw stances, managed to outwork Spencer throughout the rounds. The judges’ scorecards read 95-95, 96-94, and 97-93, awarding Hermans a majority decision victory.
In the co-main event, NABF and NABA Super Middleweight champion Erik Bazinyan (31-0, 22 KOs) faced Ronald “Reckless” Ellis (18-4-2, 12 KOs). The fight was a back-and-forth affair, with both fighters having their moments. However, in the sixth round, Bazinyan landed a pair of rights that sent Ellis to the canvas. The referee halted the bout at 1:44 of the sixth round, giving Bazinyan a TKO victory.
The undercard was packed with action. Christopher “Machine Gun” Guerrero (9-0, 5 KOs) stopped Jose “Piston” Lopez (30-9-2, 16 KOs) in the fourth round. Leila Beaudoin (10-1, 1 KO) dominated Estrella “La Chacala” Valverde (19-12-2, 4 KOs) over eight rounds, winning by a unanimous decision with scores of 80-72. Mehmet Unal (6-0, 5 KOs) secured a victory after Luca “War Machine” Spadaccini (9-6-3, 8 KOs) couldn’t continue post the first round. Imam Khataev (4-0, 4 KOs) showcased his power by stopping David “El Yacare” Benitez (9-9, 2 KOs) in the second round. Jhon Orobio (5-0, 5 KOs) continued his knockout streak by stopping Jesus “Reysol” Solis (4-2, 0 KOs) in the fourth round, and Wilkens Mathieu (4-0, 3 KOs) made quick work of Cesar “El Zurdo” Lopez Romo (2-1, 1 KO), stopping him in the third round.
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