Kevin Brown (6-0, 3 KOs) efficiently defended his WBA Tremendous Light-weight Continental Americas title with an exhilarating UD victory (96-93, 98-91, 97-92) over John Bauza (18-2, 8 KOs) at MVP’s Most Priceless Prospects 8 tonight on the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, FL.
The undefeated rising star and WBA’s #14 ranked contender from Camaguey, Cuba, showcased his energy and ability, dominating the bout from begin to end. Regardless of the huge distinction in skilled expertise, Brown managed the tempo with sharp combos and relentless strain, knocking Bauza down with a tough physique shot late within the first spherical. Because the struggle wore on, his confidence and energy turned extra evident as Brown delivered some vicious pictures all through the bout. With this spectacular win, Brown maintains his unbeaten file and continues his rise as a formidable pressure within the tremendous light-weight division. MVP’s fourth installment of the 2024 Most Priceless Prospects collection, introduced by CELSIUS Dwell Match Important Vitality, happened on the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, FL, obtainable globally on DAZN subscription with Boxlab Promotions serving because the official licensed promoter.
Dominican prospect Hendri “La Bazuca” Cedeno (14-0, 11 KOs) maintained his unbeaten streak with a decisive TKO win over Enriko “Gudan” Gogokhia (13-2-2, 8 KOs) of their 8-round tremendous light-weight bout on the principle card. Cedeno, a 26-year-old rising expertise from La Romana, Dominican Republic, displayed spectacular pace, footwork, and exact punching in opposition to the seasoned Gogokhia. Cedeno remained in management, whereas Gogokhia confirmed grit and promise with unorthodox model and well-placed pictures. Regardless of exhibiting intent to proceed on the finish of the fourth spherical, Gogokhia suffered a shoulder dislocation, resulting in a TKO victory for La Bazuca earlier than the beginning of the fifth spherical.
In a important card matchup, 26-year-old Yoelvis “La Joya” Gomez (8-1, 7 KOs) showcased his knockout energy with an exhilarating TKO victory over Diego Ferreira (11-3-1, 7 KOs) of their 8-round middleweight struggle. Gomez, the rising Cuban standout, made his mark from the opening bell together with his aggressive model and relentless strain. Because the struggle progressed, Gomez continued to search out openings, touchdown a collection of large proper arms all through the fourth spherical, finally sporting down Gomez and main him to retire on the finish of the fourth spherical.
In the principle card opener, Orlando, Florida’s 19-year-old expertise Carlos “Fairly Boy” Lebron (3-1-1, 3 KOs) went the gap in opposition to Cidra, Puerto Rico’s Luis Quiles (2-0-1, 1 KO) in a four-round bantamweight struggle. Lebron, who entered the bout with all his wins by knockout, methodically broke down Quiles with highly effective combos within the opening two rounds. Quiles made a powerful exhibiting late within the bout, coming to life within the third spherical and mounting a gradual assault in opposition to Lebron’s energy and precision by means of the tip of the bout, leading to a majority draw (39-37, 38-38 x2).
Kissimmee, Florida’s promising prospect Antraveous Ingram (8-0, 3 KOs) stored his undefeated file intact with a fifth-round TKO victory over Cruse “Hitman” Stewart (8-4, 6 KOs) in a brilliant welterweight bout on the preliminary card. Ingram, preventing in entrance of his enthusiastic residence followers, used his pace and footwork to neutralize Stewart’s energy from the opening bell. Stewart pressed the motion, however Ingram’s protection and heavy counterattacks knocked Stewart down within the fourth spherical earlier than finally touchdown a vicious physique shot at 1:31 within the fifth spherical, sending Stewart to the mat for good.
26-year-old Bree “Bam Bam” Howling (8-0, 2 KOs) continued her undefeated streak with a commanding efficiency, defeating Hungary’s Beata Dudek (4-4, 4 KOs) by unanimous choice (80-72 x3) in an 8-round bantamweight bout on the preliminary card. Howling, ranked within the high 10 by the WBA, proved her future contender potential with technical ability and pace. Regardless of Dudek’s peak and attain benefit, Howling managed the tempo and distance, incomes the unanimous victory.
Nat “No Love” Dove (3-0) placed on a commanding efficiency in opposition to Wendy Villegas (2-3, 2 KOs) of their four-round bantamweight bout, securing a unanimous choice (40-36 x3) victory. Dove, a coaching companion to MVP’s personal Javon “Wanna” Walton, dominated from the opening bell with superior pace, footwork, and hanging energy. All through all of the rounds, Dove’s relentless strain and spectacular combos left Villegas unable to mount a big offense. The judges awarded Dove a unanimous choice, protecting her excellent file intact and additional highlighting her potential as a rising expertise within the ring.
In an exhilarating 4-round light-weight bout on the preliminary card, Harley “Dennis the Menace” Mederos (7-0, 6 KOs) delivered a powerful TKO win in opposition to Russia’s Nikolai Buzolin (9-10-1, 5 KOs). Mederos knocked down Buzolin within the first spherical with a collection of devastating blows to the pinnacle and physique, and repeated the feat within the second spherical. Within the third spherical, Mederos unleashed a relentless barrage, knocking Buzolin down 3 times earlier than the referee stepped in to cease the struggle, awarding Mederos a TKO victory.
Within the remaining struggle of the evening, Christian Rivera (1-0) defeated Rommel Toran (1-2-1, 1 KO) by unanimous choice in a 4 spherical welterweight struggle.