Analysis of the Weekend Boxing Scoreboards
Boxing vibrated with three stellar cards this weekend, with fights in New York, Saudi Arabia, and Las Vegas. There were six title fights and two for undisputed championships, but not all boxers met expectations.
Friday in Times Square: Ups and Downs and Surprises
In Friday’s main event, Rolando “Rolly” Romero surprised by defeating Ryan Garcia by unanimous decision. Garcia, in his return after a suspension, landed few punches and failed to impact effectively. On the same card, Teofimo Lopez defended his super lightweight title with a dominant performance over Arnold Barboza Jr., showing his speed and footwork.
Devin Haney, for his part, defeated José Ramírez by unanimous decision, but his performance did not convince the fans. Haney threw few punches, while Ramírez even fewer.
Teofimo López was superior in all aspects, demonstrating that he was the only one who understood how to put on a show.
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Analysis of Friday’s performances:
- Teofimo López: B
- Devin Haney: D+
- Rolando “Rolly” Romero: C
- Ryan García: F
Saturday in Saudi Arabia: Canelo Recovers Title
Canelo Álvarez defeated William Scull by unanimous decision to regain the undisputed super middleweight championship. However, the fight was criticized for the lack of activity of both boxers, with a low number of punches thrown.
- Canelo Álvarez: D
- William Scull: F-
Sunday in Las Vegas: Inoue Saves the Day
Naoya Inoue and Ramon Cardenas starred in one of the best fights of the year. Inoue, after falling in the second round, recovered to knock out Cardenas in the eighth round, offering a fight full of emotion. In the co-main event, Rafael Espinoza defended his featherweight title by defeating Edward Vazquez by technical knockout.
- Rafael Espinoza: B+
- Naoya Inoue: A
- Ramon Cardenas: B
In summary, a weekend with mixed results, where excitement and surprises were not lacking in the world of boxing.
