Carlos Gongora: record, next fight and profile →
Gongora, Pearson Fight Photos Gallery - Hollywood, Florida - For the IBO super middleweight title, Carlos Gongora (20-0, 15 KOs) retained his belt for the first time with an eight round knockout of Christopher Pearson (17-3, 12 KOs). (photos by Ed Mulholland)
Carlos Gongora’s first title defense was much easier Saturday than his previous fight. The Ecuadorian southpaw picked apart Christopher Pearson, dropped him in the eighth round and knocked him out to retain his IBO super middleweight title. A left hand by Gongora caused Pearson to take a knee with 57 seconds to go in the eighth round.
Gongora vs. Pearson, Majidov vs. Fedosov Miami Weights Photos Gallery - Demetrius Andrade will defend his WBO World Middleweight title against mandatory challenger Liam Williams at Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida on Saturday April 17 in America, live worldwide on DAZN – with the main event set for 6pm ET/11pm GMT. (photos by Ed Mulholland)
Liam Williams was held back by a security guard Friday after attempting to touch Demetrius Andrade’s dreadlocks. There won’t be anyone, according to Williams, who will keep him off of Andrade during their 12-round middleweight title fight Saturday in Hollywood, Florida. The confident underdog is certain he’ll knock off the favored Andrade, who will make the fourth defense of the WBO 160-pound championship he won in October 2018.
Majidov vs. Fedosov, Gongora vs. Pearson Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Demetrius Andrade will defend his WBO World Middleweight title against mandatory challenger Liam Williams at Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida on Saturday April 17 in America, live worldwide on DAZN – with the main event set for 6pm ET/11pm GMT. (photos by Ed Mulholland)
Carlos Gongora wants to build on his newfound fame as he prepares to defend his IBO World Super-Middleweight title against Christopher Pearson at Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Fl. on Saturday April 17, live worldwide on DAZN.
Carlos Gongora will defend his IBO World Super-Middleweight title against Christopher Pearson as the chief support to Demetrius Andrade’s WBO World Middleweight title defense against Liam Williams at Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida on Saturday April 17 in America, live worldwide on DAZN – with the main event set for 6pm ET/11pm GMT.
Matchroom has announced that IBO super middleweight champion Carlos Gongora has signed a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn. Gongora (19-0 14 KOs) landed the IBO strap in stunning fashion in December, coming in at late notice and knocking out hotly-touted Ali Akhmedov in the final round of their thrilling clash in Hollywood, Florida, and becoming an instant hero in Ecuador as a result.
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