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Saturday, June 28, 2008

Lethal Combination: Early Results

  • Humberto Soto vs. Francisco Lorenzo
Super featherweight Humberto Soto (43-7-2, 27 KOs) punished Francisco Lorenzo (33-4, 14 KOs) for four rounds, but it was Lorenzo who claimed the interim version of Manny Pacquiao's WBC 130lb belt. In round four, Soto dropped Lorenzo twice, however after the second knockdown Soto clipped Lorenzo after he took a knee. With blood streaming from his face, Lorenzo remained on the deck. Referee Joe Cortez spent several minutes consulting with other officials before disqualifying Soto.

  • Monte Barrett vs. Tye Fields

Heavyweight Monte Barrett (34-6, 20 KOs) quickly chopped down 6'9 Tye Fields (40-2, 35 KOs) in just 57 seconds. It only took a few punches to send the big man crashing to the canvas. Referee Kenny Bayless wasted no time in waving it off.

  • Steven Luevano vs. Mario Santiago

In a surprisingly exciting fight that surpassed all expectations, WBO featherweight champion Steven Luevano (35-1-1, 15 KOs) and Mario Santiago (19-1-1, 14 KOs) battled to a twelve round draw. Both fighters were down in round two and took turns rocking each other thereafter. Santiago slowly began getting the better of it only to have Luevano surge late. Scores were 117-111 Luevano, 115-113 Santiago and 114-114. Luevano retains his title.

  • Jesus Rojas vs. Alex Baba

Super bantamweight Jesus Rojas (12-0, 10 KOs) scored a punishing sixth round TKO over Alex Baba (26-13-1, 19 KOs). Rojas dropped Baba in round one, then battered the super game Baba until the bout was waved off by referee Jay Nady at 1:18.

  • Dennis Laurente vs. Steve Quinonez

Lightweight Dennis Laurente (29-3-5, 15 KOs) scored a fouth round TKO over Steve Quinonez (30-13-1, 10 KOs). The comebacking Quinonez was in control until he ran into a caught counter right from Laurente and was dropped. After surviving a second knockdown, Quinonez was unable to come out for round five, citing an injury to his left foot.

  • Luis Cruz vs. Miguel Albares

Luis Cruz KO3(1:39) Miguel Albares (featherweight)Khadaphi Proctor W4 Carlos Tangrago (jr welterweight)38-38, 39-37, 39-37

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