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Umara Scores Highlight Reel Knockout;
Estela & Ruiz Win At "Night Of Champions IV"
Lightweight standout Idalberto Umara won his 11th
consecutive bout by scoring a sensational one punch knockout
of 2012 Olympian William Encarnacion in the main event of
"Night of Champions IV" Friday, July 28 at the Caribe Royale
in Orlando, FL.
Co-promoted by Boxlab Promotions and Warriors Boxing
Promotions, “Night of Champions IV” aired live on CBS Sports
Network.
Umara uncorked a vicious right uppercut in the second round
that knocked Encarnacion out cold. He remained on the canvas
for a few minutes but was able to get back on his feet,
where he was met with a round of applause from the crowd.
Time of stoppage was 1:51.
Hailing from Cuba and fighting out of Miami, FL, Umara
improves to 11-1 with 8 KO’s. The victory earned him the
World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedelatin title and a top 15
ranking. Encarnacion, who lives and fights out of San Juan
de la Maguana, Dominican Republic, is 20-6 (16 KO’s).
Junior middleweight Jeovanny “El Rayo” Estela kept his
unbeaten record intact with an impressive eight round
unanimous decision over previously undefeated Chris
Thompson. With a large group of supporters cheering him on,
Estela landed a number of well-placed shots during the first
few rounds. In the fourth, Estela dropped Thompson with a
hard right hand. Moments later, Estela scored a second
knockdown that had Thompson in serious trouble as the bell
sounded.
Thompson, who operated behind a high guard, looked to turn
the tides but Estela remained poised. He decked Thompson for
a third time in the seventh but the game Kansas City native
made it back to his feet.
Scores were 80-69, 79-70 and 78-71 for Estela, who improved
to 12-0 (3 KO’s). Thompson is now 9-1 with 6 KO’s.
Heavyweight prospect Herich “La Amenaza” Ruiz moved to 4-0
(3 KO’s) following an eight-round decision against a very
determined Dionardo Minor, 6-2-2 (2 KO’s) of Uhland, TX.
Ruiz, a standout on the Cuban National Amateur Team who now
resides in Las Vegas, NV, displayed a solid jab and good
movement. Minor, who came into the bout with three victories
against previously undefeated opponents, connected with some
hard punches and continuously pressed Ruiz.
Sores were 80-72 and 78-74 twice.
“On Behalf of Boxlab Promotions, our partner Warriors Boxing
Promotions and the Caribe Royale, we’re pleased to have
brought this exciting card to the local boxing fans and the
CBSSN audience as well,” said Amaury Piedra. “We had
excellent fights tonight that culminated with a rising
prospect earning his first regional title and top 15 ranking
in Idalberto Umara. He will definitely be a force at 135
pounds and is ready to display his skills against anyone in
the division! Estela put on a show for large base of local
fans. He continues to gain experience and development in the
ring. This was a good step up fight him and he excelled. The
entire night was filled with action and truly one of the
best cards of the year top to bottom.”
Boxlab and MVP Promotions return to the Caribe Royale
Friday, August 18 with the Most Valuable Prospect Series.
The card is headlined by 21-0 Nestor Bravo vs Will Madera,
17-2-3, and will air on DAZN.
Additional information on the August 18 card will be
announced shortly.
UNDERCARD RESULTS:
Super Middleweights: Angel Chavez (8-0, 7 KO’s) TKO 5 (2:25)
Donnis Reed (4-13-1, 2 KO’s)
Middleweights: Jamar Pemberton (5-1, 5 KO’s) TKO 2 (1:30)
Julian Valerio (3-9, 2 KO’s)
Welterweights: Julio Rosa (8-2, 4 KO’s) UD 6 Mario Aguirre
(3-22-1, 2 KO’s)
Lightweights: Jonathan Cortes (4-0, 4 KO’S) KO 1 (1:13)
Andru Davis Henry (0-1)
Bantamweights: Kevin Nunez (3-1, 1 KO) UD 4 Steveen Angeles
Cruz (0-9)
Heavyweights: Gustavo Trujillo (4-0, 4 KO’s) TKO 2 (1:50)
Hector Eligo Perez (7-6, 3 KO’s)
Junior Lightweights: Roberto Gomez (3-0, 2 KO’s) TKO 1
(2:56) Dominique Williams (1-10)
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