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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – The scorecards might not tell the whole story, but middleweight prospect Paul Mendez (13-2-1, 5 KOs) had a tougher time than expected in a unanimous nod over veteran Dashon Johnson (14-12-3, 5 KOs) Friday night at the Fox Theatre.
Mendez, from Salinas, Calif., outworked Johnson over 10 action-packed rounds, but the upstart who traveled north from Escondido, Calif., would not fold, landing several power shots of his own during a bout that evolved into a slugfest as it progressed.
Scores were 98-92 twice and 99-91.
In the co-feature, up-and-coming junior bantamweight Bruno Escalante (9-1-1, 5 KOs) from nearby San Carlos needed only one round to stop Manuel Galaviz (7-11, 4 KOs).
Escalante floored Galaviz with a straight left hand in the early going. Though the native of Sonora, Mex., rose to his feet and survived to hear the bell, he twisted his right ankle on the way down and limped to the corner unable to continue. Official time was 3:00. [Click Here To Read More]
Mendez, from Salinas, Calif., outworked Johnson over 10 action-packed rounds, but the upstart who traveled north from Escondido, Calif., would not fold, landing several power shots of his own during a bout that evolved into a slugfest as it progressed.
Scores were 98-92 twice and 99-91.
In the co-feature, up-and-coming junior bantamweight Bruno Escalante (9-1-1, 5 KOs) from nearby San Carlos needed only one round to stop Manuel Galaviz (7-11, 4 KOs).
Escalante floored Galaviz with a straight left hand in the early going. Though the native of Sonora, Mex., rose to his feet and survived to hear the bell, he twisted his right ankle on the way down and limped to the corner unable to continue. Official time was 3:00. [Click Here To Read More]
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