In an exhilarating main event in Houston, Vlad Panin (18-1, 10 KOs) from Gomel, Belarus, and now based in Los Angeles, California, was squaring off against Quashawn Toler (17-2, 12 KOs) of Cincinnati, Ohio.
All in all, Panin’s strategic aggression from the start and his ability to land more impactful punches defined the fight's tempo. Despite Toler’s valiant effort to swing the momentum in his favor in the fourth and final rounds, Panin’s consistent pressure and tactical superiority secured him a well-deserved victory, with judges scoring the bout 97-93, 96-94, and 98-92.
The co-main event presented a dramatic narrative as Houston's own Breyon “Grind Time” Gorham (16-0, 13 KOs) faced a challenging opponent in Wilfredo “El Bravo Vega” Flores (10-2-1, 4 KOs), a southpaw from Ponce, PR, and Dunkirk, NY. Gorham’s resilience was tested early when he was knocked down in the first round. However, he showcased his championship mentality by dominating the middle rounds, leading to unanimous scores of 78-73 in his favor, despite Flores’ spirited comeback in the sixth.
Adding to the night’s high stakes, light heavyweight Edel Gomez (9-0-1, 8 KOs) from Fremont, Nebraska, showcased his power by stopping James “Lights Out” Weissman (5-2, 4 KOs) from Denver, Colorado, within just 57 seconds of the second round, marking a decisive victory in a scheduled six-rounder.
The event also featured a bantamweight clash where southpaw Jose Camacho Torres (8-0-1, 3 KOs) from Council Bluffs, Iowa, secured a win over Luis Alberto Lopez (6-2, 3 KOs) from Cleveland, Texas, after six rounds of tactical boxing. The fighters delivered a competitive bout, with Camacho leveraging his reach and skill set to outpoint Lopez, showcasing the depth of talent in the undercard.
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