ShoBox: Art Hovhannisyan vs. Miguel Acosta RBR

:good For some reason FNF is a lot more popular, but yeah, ShoBox is often better. (and has an unfair reputation for frequently showcasing mismatches, when FNF does so every bit as often...)

 

Round 8

Quick jabs by Morales. 1-2. Santiago is making it messy, clinging to Morales after jabbing inside. Morales hops to his left and throws right hooks out of the southpaw stance. Morales gets walked back to the ropes and throws a high left hook from the hip after a quick switch. Combos into the guard by Morales, arm punches. Santiago jumps in place and then toward Morales, intending to punch on the way but having to quickly raise his arms as Morales snaps a jab up. Wide slow weak shots by Santiago, vaguely aiming for Morales' body. Ten second clap, and both guys dig deep to pick up the pace. Santiago loops a right into Morales' chin. Headbutt.

10-9 Morales

79-72 Morales

 

Super bantam.

This is a common opponent for him with fellow unbeaten prospect and intrastate rival Randy Caballero.

Caballero beat Santiago by UD, 80-72, 80-72, and 79-73.

So, it's a wash. :conf

 

Final stats

Jabs
Morales 43 of 213, 20%
Santiago 45 of 246, 18%

Power
Morales 225 of 481, 47%
Santiago 124 of 399, 31%

Total
Morales 268 of 694, 39%
Santiago 169 of 645, 26%

Body
Morales 76
Santiago 31

 

Official scorecards:

Raul Caiz Jr. 79-72
Marty Denkin 80-71
Abe Belardo 80-71

UD for Roman Morales