This previous Friday on the Doubletree Lodge in Ontario, CA on Thompson Boxing’s “Path To Glory” card, a particular memorial to Ken Thompson was introduced because the night time was crammed with many household and buddies who attended and confirmed their respects.
Within the 8-round primary occasion, Angel Beltran (16-1, 9 KOs) defeated Louie Lopez (13-2-1, 4 KOs) by means of unanimous resolution. In spherical one, Beltran landed a left hook to the physique, sending Lopez to the canvas. Lopez obtained up and fought laborious for the rest of the struggle.
Beltran confirmed he was the higher fighter as was touchdown the extra highly effective punches with accuracy. Scorecards learn 77-74, 78-73 twice, all in favor of Beltran.
“I needed to point out everybody that I’m an actual fighter with expertise to grow to be a world champion,” mentioned Beltran. “I knew Lopez was going to be a tricky problem, however I had confidence in my capacity to win the struggle. I do know extra alternatives will come my approach with laborious work. This win will get me nearer to an enormous struggle, hopefully for a small title by the top of the 12 months.”
Within the 6-round welterweight co-main occasion, Jesus Gonzalez (6-0-1, 2 KOs) and Keon Papillion (5-0-1, 4 KOs) fought to a draw. Gonzalez was profitable the early rounds and Papillion got here again to win the later rounds.
Each fighters have been letting their palms go in an all-out slugfest. When Gonzalez began to get in a grove, Papillion would roar again with a vengeance. Scorecards learn 58-56, 56-58 and 57-57.
