In Detroit, a city with a rich boxing history, fans were treated to an electrifying event that saw rising stars and seasoned fighters showcase their skills.
The headline bout featured WBO Inter-Continental Light Heavy Champion, Juan Carrillo (12-0, 9 KOs), demonstrating his power and precision by stopping former USBA champ, Quinton “The Chosen One” Rankin (21-9-2, 16 KOs), just 27 seconds into the third round. The match had its chaotic moments early on, but Carrillo's dominance became undeniable with a devastating uppercut combo that sent Rankin to the canvas, unable to continue.
The co-main event spotlighted the formidable Shohjahon Ergashev (24-1, 21 KOs), who delivered a spectacular first-round knockout against Juan “El Olimpico” Huertas (17-5-1, 13 KOs). Ergashev’s lethal left uppercut followed by a body shot underscored his knockout prowess, swiftly ending the bout and asserting his position in the super lightweight division.
In the undercard, Vladimir Shishkin (16-0, 10 KOs) continued his undefeated streak in a super middleweight clash with Mike “The Menace” Guy (12-8-1, 5 KOs), securing a stoppage in the seventh round. Super welterweight Husam “Lion Heart” Al Mashhadi (9-1, 8 KOs) made quick work of Daulis Prescott (34-21, 26 KOs), showcasing his power with a first-round knockout. In a super middleweight bout, Nadim “The Unpredictable” Salloum (12-2, 6 KOs) faced off against William “Turbow” Townsel (7-1, 5 KOs), with Townsel earning a unanimous decision victory after eight rounds.
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