Mauricio Lara much-anticipated clash culminated with a third-round KO win for him vs Jose Sanmartin that asserted Lara’s status as one of the best boxers in featherweight division, know the full undercard results and purse
On Saturday night, Mauricio Lara completely outboxed Jose Sanmartin in front of his home crowd to secure third-round KO win. Following this win, Lara has become potential candidate for future world title opportunity.
Mauricio Lara vs Jose Sanmartin Purse, Payouts, Winner, Full Fight Card Results, Score, & Boxing Match Highlights
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As of now, official purse distribution details regarding Lara vs Sanmartin hasn’t been revealed yet but it is clear that Lara will bag lion share of purse after he secured a third-round KO victory. This win has over Sanmartin has estalblished Lara as one of the best fighters in featherweight division and also propelled Lara towards world title shot.
Much-anticipated match between Mauricio Lara and Jose Sanmartin was scheduled on 22nd October at Plaza de Toros Arroyo, Mexico City. During this event, Lara vs Sanmartin ring-walks began at 10:30 PM ET (3:30 AM BST). This main-event fight Lara vs Sanmartin was a 12-round featherweight contest with potential world title shot at stake. Without wasting any time, Mauricio Lara ended this battle by outboxing and overpowering Jose Sanmartin, which resulted in Sanmartin getting knocked down twice in round three. At the 1:36 mark, the referee declared the featherweight fight over, giving Lara the statement victory he was after in his native place.
Full Fight Card Results
- Mauricio Lara defeated Jose Sanmartin: Featherweight
- Angel Fierro won against Jeremy Cuevas: Lightweight
- Reshat Mati defeated Diego Sanchez: Welterweight
- Alberto Mora won against Diego Andrade: Super featherweight
Mauricio Lara vs Jose Sanmartin Match Events & How it Unfolded?
Sanmartin did his hardest to not yield to Lara early on in the physical battle, but it didn’t work. In closing moments of second round, Sanmartin landed his most potent punch, a low blow that seemed to switch Lara on. In the third round, a right caused Sanmartin to wobble back and collapse to the ground. Lara then scored his second knockdown of the round with a thunderous left hook to the jaw. The referee rushed in and stopped the fight as soon as Sanmartin went to the ground after taking the punch, giving Lara yet another electrifying stoppage.
In the third round, a right caused Sanmartin to wobble back and to the floor. Lara then scored his second knockdown of the round with a thunderous left hook to the jaw. The referee rushed in and stopped the fight as soon as Sanmartin went to the ground after being struck, giving Lara yet another electrifying stoppage.
Mauricio Lara vs Jose Sanmartin Post-match Reactions & Next Fight for Lara
In any case, Lara will probably soon get his chance to compete for world title after this success. After Saturday night’s victory, Lara said he’d be open to facing Josh Warrington or Wood, though he’d love to face Warrington in a trilogy bout. During his post-fight interview, Lara also commented that his feud with Warrington has become personal and hence, Lara is eager to win against Warrington and make him retire from boxing.
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