| |
|
LUIS ARIAS TKO ARIF MAGOMEDOV IN 5
By Ed de la Vega, DDS
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 18 Jun 2017
LAS VEGAS -- In the first TV fight on the undercard of the Andre Ward vs Sergey Kovalev unified world light heavyweight title rematch at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino Events Center here Saturday night, Luis Arias (18-0-0, 9KOs) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin won via 5th round TKO over Arif Magomedov (18-2-0, 11KOs) of Kizlyar, Russia. Arias knocked down Magomedov in round 5 but Arif beat the count. When the fight resumed, Arias went after Arif and after several unanswered punches, Referee Robert Byrd stopped the fight at 1:15 of the round. Arias successfully defended his USBA Middleweight title he won on June 4, 2016 over Jorge Silva.
In other results:
Junior Younan (12-0-0, 9KOs) of Brooklyn, New York stopped Zoltan Sera (29-14-0, 20KOs) of Budapest, Hungary in the first round. Time: 1:39.
In 8-round scheduled super middleweight contest, Vaughn Alexander (10-0-0, 7KOs) of Saint Louis, Missouri won by 4th round technical decision over Fabiano Pena (19-8-1, 15KOs) of Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ed de la Vega, DDS.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Sanman Boxing Presents Hard-Hitting Prospect Abubakar Yanon Set to Challenge for Philippine Boxing Federation Flyweight Title in Malungon, Sarangani Province
, Wed, 02 Jul 2025Boxing Returns to Tropicana Atlantic City, July 25
, Wed, 02 Jul 2025THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 30 June 2025: Zurdo Outpoints Dorticos, Keeps WBA/WBO Cruiser Titles; Mbilli Stops Sulecki in 1; Wins by Kuroki, Wilder and Jake Paul
By Eric Armit, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025IIEE Titans secured Finals in BPBL, IIEE Chessmasters retain on top level in Bundesliga
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025MARIO BARRIOS LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
, Tue, 01 Jul 2025CATTERALL AND EUBANK LAY THEIR 'CARDS ON THE TABLE' AHEAD OF MANCHESTER SHOWDOWN
, Tue, 01 Jul 2025Dumadag holds chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025Manny Pacquiao's Case for the Greatest of All Time
By Ace Freeman, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025DavNor Adventure Race 2025 set July 2
By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025Gumila rules Antipolo rapid chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025FULL CIRCLE AT WILD CARD: Jhay Otamias’ Tribute to a Fighter and a Fanbase
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025Vince Paras Wins by 4th Round KO Over Sarawut Thawornkham to Capture the IBF Pan Pacific Super Flyweight Title
, Mon, 30 Jun 2025Team USA's Quest for Gold Set in Stone at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
, Mon, 30 Jun 2025SBA SEASON 2 DRAFT UNVEILS RISING STARS AND STRATEGIC MOVES AS TEAMS COMPLETE THEIR ROSTERS
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025Filipino Elwin Retanal wins Saudi rapid chess meet
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025Jake Paul Earns Boxing Legitimacy with Dominant Decision Over Julio Cesar Chávez Jr.
By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025Zurdo Ramirez Defends Cruiserweight Crowns with Unanimous Decision Over Dorticos
By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025Vince Paras Faces Sarawut Thawornkham Today at Venue 88 in Gensan
, Sun, 29 Jun 2025USA Elite High Performance Team Sets Sights on Gold at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
, Sun, 29 Jun 2025Alekhine Nouri bags silver in blitz
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025Paul vs. Chavez Jr: Can Julio Derail Jake Paul?
By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 28 Jun 2025Dr. KO: Christian Mbilli Stops Maciej Sulecki in 1
, Sat, 28 Jun 2025GOLDEN BOY SIGNS UNDEFEATED MIDDLEWEIGHT BLUE-CHIP PROSPECT AMARI JONES
, Sat, 28 Jun 2025Paul vs. Chávez Jr. is a Go: All Fighters Make Weight in Anaheim Ahead of High-Stakes Bout
, Sat, 28 Jun 2025IIEE Chessmasters Overall Champion in the International Bundesliga with GM Joey Antonio
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 28 Jun 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
