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Rising Star H2O Sylve Defeats Joseph Diaz
In a compelling clash of youth versus experience that
highlighted MF Pro's inaugural event in the United States,
H2O Sylve improved to 14-1 (10 KOs) with a unanimous
decision victory over former two-time world champion Joseph
“JoJo” Diaz (34-10-1, 15 KOs) in a 10-round super
lightweight contest broadcast worldwide on DAZN.
The victory served as the centerpiece of a successful U.S.
debut for MF Pro, as H2O delivered a statement performance
against one of the sport's most accomplished veterans before
a packed crowd at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California.
Sylve showcased his speed, movement, and sharp boxing skills
early, controlling the action and building a lead on the
scorecards through the opening rounds. Diaz, a seasoned
veteran, rallied in the second half of the fight and enjoyed
success with sustained pressure and effective combinations,
but was unable to overcome Sylve’s early advantage.
After 10 competitive rounds, the judges scored the bout
98-92 and 97-93 twice, all in favor of Sylve, who earned the
biggest victory of his young career with the unanimous
decision win.
“I knew this was going to be a tough fight because JoJo is a
former world champion and a veteran who has seen everything
in the sport,” said H2O. “My game plan was to stay
disciplined, use my movement, and box smart. He came on
strong late, but I felt I controlled the fight and did what
I needed to do to get the victory. This win is another step
toward becoming a world champion. I’m on my way to the top.”
In the 10-round co-main event, undefeated lightweight
contender Devin Cushing improved to 19-0 with 14 knockouts
after earning a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over
J’Hon Ingram (9-1, 7 KOs) in a scheduled 10-round
lightweight contest. The loss marked the first defeat of
Ingram’s professional career.
The bout featured competitive, back-and-forth action from
the opening bell, with both fighters enjoying moments of
success throughout the contest. Ingram showcased his
toughness and determination, while Cushing consistently
landed the cleaner, more effective punches during the
exchanges.
Fans were treated to nonstop action in every round as the
two lightweights battled at a high pace. After ten
entertaining rounds, Cushing’s sharp punching and ring
generalship proved to be the difference, earning him a
unanimous decision victory with all three judges scoring the
bout 97-93 in his favor.
“I knew J’Hon was going to come in prepared and give me a
tough fight,” said Cushing. “He’s a talented fighter and he
made me work for every round. I stayed patient, listened to
my corner, and focused on landing the cleaner shots. I knew
I had to box my way to victory, and all the hard work paid
off. I’m ready for anyone in the lightweight division, I
want all the big names.”
Amir “Cashman” Anderson remained undefeated and captured the
WBC US Silver Middleweight Championship with a dominant
unanimous decision victory over Jonas Sylvain in their
10-round main event. Anderson (8-0, 7 KOs) showcased his
well-rounded skill set, going the distance for the first
time in his professional career while handing Sylvain
(9-1-1, 5 KOs) the first loss of his career.
Using his height, reach, and sharp southpaw jab, Anderson
controlled the action from the opening bell. He dictated the
pace, managed distance effectively, and consistently found
success with precise counterpunching against the previously
unbeaten Sylvain. Anderson's technical superiority was
evident throughout the contest, as he won virtually every
round on all three judges' scorecards.
“I feel great,” said Anderson. “This was the first time I've
gone 10 rounds as a professional, and it was important for
me to show that I can maintain my focus, conditioning, and
boxing skills from the first bell to the last. Jonas was a
tough opponent, but I stayed patient, followed the game
plan, and proved that I can do more than just knock people
out. Winning the WBC US Silver title and getting a unanimous
decision like this is a big step forward in my career. I’m
ready for the next level.”
Undefeated Jr. Welterweight contender Ernesto “Tito” Mercado
improved to 19-0 with 18 knockouts after scoring a dominant
second-round stoppage of veteran Juan Carlos Burgos (36-9-3,
22 KOs). Mercado methodically broke down Burgos before
unleashing a devastating right hook-left hook combination
that sent the former title challenger to the canvas. Burgos
beat the count, but Mercado quickly closed the show,
flooring him once more with a blistering combination that
prompted the referee to halt the contest at the 2:40 mark of
Round 2.
“I knew I had to stay patient and break him down,” said
Mercado, the current WBO International Jr. Welterweight
champ. “Burgos is a tough, experienced fighter who has been
in with some of the best, but I’m different. Once I found my
rhythm, I started landing the shots I wanted and knew it was
only a matter of time before I got him out of there. Now
it’s time for me to fight for the WBO Jr. Welterweight
title.”
Welterweight rising star, David “Dynamite” Lopez, improved
to 9-0 with 7 knockouts and continued his rise in the
welterweight division in a scheduled 8-round bout with a
dominant first-round stoppage of Joey Borrero (12-3, 9 KOs).
Lopez wasted no time asserting himself, flooring Borrero
with a vicious right hook early in the opening round.
Although Borrero managed to beat the count, Lopez unleashed
a relentless barrage of power punches that left his opponent
defenseless. After approximately 30 more seconds of
sustained punishment, the referee stepped in to halt the
contest at the 1:41 mark of Round 1, awarding Lopez the TKO
victory. The explosive performance further solidified
Lopez’s status as one of boxing’s brightest young prospects.
“I came into this fight looking to make a nice impression,
and that's exactly what I did,” said Lopez. “My team and I
worked hard in camp, and everything came together tonight. I
saw the opening, landed the right hook, and once I had him
hurt, I knew I had to finish the job. I'm ready for whatever
comes next.”
Super flyweight Kayla “The Truth” Gomez made an impressive
professional debut as the first female fighter for MF Pro,
earning a unanimous decision victory over fellow first-time
pro Shayntain Creer in a dominant four-round contest. Gomez
controlled the action throughout, showcasing her skills and
poise en route to a shutout win. Her overhand right was
landing at will in dominate fashion. All three judges scored
the bout 60-54 in favor of Gomez, improving her record to
1-0, while Creer falls to 0-1.
“I felt prepared and confident coming into this fight,” said
Gomez. “Getting my first professional win means a lot, and
I'm grateful for my team, my promoter, and everyone who
supported me. This is just the beginning, and I'm excited to
continue growing and improving with each fight.”
Ethan Smith (5-0, 3 KOs) defeated Madrigal Rodriguez (10-11,
8 KOs) by second round knockout in a scheduled 6-round Super
Middleweight bout.
Daniel Mercado (1-0, 1 KO) defeated Alejandro Medina (4-10,
4 KOs) by first round knockout in a 4-round Super
Welterweight bout.
Daniel Gudino (5-0, 5 KOs) defeated Alejandro Herrera
(5-7-1) by second round knockout in a super bantamweight
bout.
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