Khabib Beats Up Joan Guzman, Unifies IBO/WBA Belts

Khabib Allakhverdiev handed Joan Guzman the first loss of his 15-year career, though it came in highly controversial fashion.

Allakhverdiev won a technical split decision in a bout that was stopped midway through the eighth round when an injured Guzman was deemed unfit to continue due to an accidental foul.

Scores were 76-75 across the board - one judge for Guzman, the other two for Allakhverdiev.

UNDERCARD RESULTS

Dominique '3D' Dolton easily turned back the challenge of veteran trialhorse Richard Gutierrez, winning a 10-round decision in their super welterweight bout. Scores were 100-90 (twice) and 99-91 for Dolton, now 13-0 (7KO). Gutierrez falls to 26-11-1 (16KO), having now lost seven straight.

Featherweight prospect Claudio Marrero had his way with Mauricio Martinez, scoring two early knockdowns en route to a 4th round stoppage. Martinez (36-14-1, 24KO) was down twice in the opening round and battered throughout. Marrero (14-0, 11KO) never eased up until ordered to, when the fight was stopped at 1:36 of round four. 

Other results:

Isiah Thomas (12-0, 6KO) scored a ten-round points win over Richard Hall (30-11, 28KO). Scores were 98-89, 97-90 and 96-91.