Is ladies’s junior bantamweight Nat “No Love” Dove a rising star? After Friday night time’s efficiency, she’s definitely on the radar.
Dove (3-0) delivered a commanding four-round unanimous choice victory over Wendy Villegas (2-4, 2 KOs) on the Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida. All three judges scored the bout 40-36, rewarding Dove’s dominance all through the combat. Her management was evident, although she confirmed little emotion – not even a smile – and spoke little after the combat.
The 22-year-old Dove, from Philadelphia, preventing in her third skilled bout, is skilled by DJ Walton, the coach and father of Javon “Wanna” Walton. Though her well-known lead hook was referenced typically within the DAZN broadcast, Dove famous that her coaching camp concerned extra than simply sharpening a single instrument in her toolbox.
“We labored on a complete lot apart from the lead hook,” Dove mentioned. “We labored on double jabs, organising the appropriate hand. I believe I did all that fairly good tonight.”
With native followers rallying behind her, Dove emphasised that boxing is greater than only a job for her – it’s her ardour.
“I’m at all times glad once I’m within the ring. That is my glad spot,” she mentioned. “I really feel actually good. I had an amazing camp.”
Dove additionally issued a press release to the remainder of the division: “These ladies don’t obtained something for me.”
In response to BoxRec, Dove is scheduled to return on Sept. 28 on the 2300 Area for one more four-round bout, which may also be her first combat at dwelling in Philadelphia.
“I wish to maintain profitable, continue to grow, continue learning,” Dove mentioned. “I wish to continue learning within the health club, scoring, and I wish to get higher.”
Lucas Ketelle is a proud member of the Boxing Writers Affiliation of America and writer of “Inside The Ropes of Boxing” (out there on Amazon). Contact him on X @LukieBoxing.
