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By Jake Donovan - Less than 24 hours after a title fight in Japan produced a strong candidate for Upset of the Year, an equally shocking result helped revive an otherwise sluggish HBO telecast on Saturday evening.
Luis Carlos Abregu scored two knockdowns en route to a stunning 7th round stoppage of previously unbeaten Thomas Dulorme at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York. The bout topped a tripleheader which also saw Karim Mayfield and Miguel Vazquez post wins in less memorable fashion.
As was the case for countryman Luis Orlando del Valle four weeks ago, Dulorme entered his HBO debut as a highly touted prospect from the boxing rich island of Puerto Rico. The opening two rounds saw flashes of potential brilliance as Dulorme took the lead against Abregu, whose lone network appearance was a points loss – the only of his career – to Tim Bradley more than two years ago.
The tide dramatically turned in round three when Dulorme hit the deck for the first time in his career. Abregu rode out an incoming jab, throwing a right hand over the top to catch the Puerto Rican flush on his jaw. Dulorme staggered around before eventually flopping to the canvas.
A second knockdown appeared to come later in the round, but was waved off as a slip. It hardly mattered, as Dulorme was still on unsteady legs and suddenly evened up on the scorecards after building an early lead.
The middle rounds saw Dulorme bounce back, though never to the point of convincing anyone – least of all his opponent – that he was in control of the fight. This much was proven as Abregu power punched his way back into the lead in round six, this time never looking back. [Click Here To Read More]
Luis Carlos Abregu scored two knockdowns en route to a stunning 7th round stoppage of previously unbeaten Thomas Dulorme at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York. The bout topped a tripleheader which also saw Karim Mayfield and Miguel Vazquez post wins in less memorable fashion.
As was the case for countryman Luis Orlando del Valle four weeks ago, Dulorme entered his HBO debut as a highly touted prospect from the boxing rich island of Puerto Rico. The opening two rounds saw flashes of potential brilliance as Dulorme took the lead against Abregu, whose lone network appearance was a points loss – the only of his career – to Tim Bradley more than two years ago.
The tide dramatically turned in round three when Dulorme hit the deck for the first time in his career. Abregu rode out an incoming jab, throwing a right hand over the top to catch the Puerto Rican flush on his jaw. Dulorme staggered around before eventually flopping to the canvas.
A second knockdown appeared to come later in the round, but was waved off as a slip. It hardly mattered, as Dulorme was still on unsteady legs and suddenly evened up on the scorecards after building an early lead.
The middle rounds saw Dulorme bounce back, though never to the point of convincing anyone – least of all his opponent – that he was in control of the fight. This much was proven as Abregu power punched his way back into the lead in round six, this time never looking back. [Click Here To Read More]
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