Former WBC Super welterweight Champion Jermell Charlo 32-1 (16 KOs) scored a ruthless 3rd round KO over substitute opponent, Jorge Cota 28-4 (25 KOs) on Sunday evening at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Charlo dropped Cota with a sneaky right hand from close range at the beginning of the third, the game Mexican managed to get back onto his feet, but appeared disorientated, holding the ropes whilst referee Jay Nady offered the count, before allowing the fighter to be exposed to a crushing one shot knockout by Jermell seconds later.. Time was 2:14.
Charlo’s was originally scheduled to meet Tony Harrison, the man he lost his unbeaten record to last December.. The Detroit man had to withdraw due to an injury, and unfortunately Jorge Cota was the man to face Charlo’s frustrations.. The fight looked done and dusted after the first knockdown, with the continuation being completely unnecessary due to poor judgement from a referee that I hold in high regard..
Also on the Las Vegas card, former Super Bantamweight world champions Guillermo Rigondeaux 19-1 (13 KOs) and Julio Ceja 32-3 (28 KOs) met in a WBC elimination bout..
The bout was highly entertaining with lots of rugged action, both men had their success and were willing to engage throughout.. In the eighth both men were penalised by referee Russell Mora, for punching south of the border, before the vastly experienced Cuban dropped Ceja with a solid left hand.. The game Mexican beat the count but was saved by Mora.. The time was 2:59 of the 8th..
The Event was hosted by The Mandalay Bay Hotel, Casino in Las Vegas Nv..
Promoted by Tom Browns TGB Promotions in association with Mayweather Promotions..
Broadcast by USA Fox..
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