World News – US – Jaime Munguia fights fire, arrests Johnson in six with severe cut

Jaime Munguia has his work cut out for him at middleweight, but it’s clear his power has followed him up the ladder

An entertaining brawl with Tureano Johnson ended with Munguia scoring his third straight win with a save A right uppercut from the former junior middleweight title opened Johnson’s upper lip to force the end after six rounds of action ended Friday night at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, CA

Johnson entered the fight on the heels of a 15-month layoff, having not fought since a 9th round knockout against then-unbeaten Jason Quigley last July There was no evidence of rust ring finger, as the 2008 Bahamian Olympian came charging through the gate, choking Munguia and landing chopped shots inside

Munguia dialed in and found his range near the end of the frame, connecting with a left hook upstairs The hope was to carry the momentum in round two, but Johnson returned to encumber his foe undefeated Munguia adapted, sliding just enough to catch Johnson with straight uppercuts whenever his nemesis rushed him

The fast-paced battle did not end in the third round Johnson switched between left-handed and orthodox, landing cutting off the right hands of both positions Munguia took the shots well, slipping a rally and dashing into the middle of the ring where he controlled real estate.The right upercut continued to land with regularity, with Munguia’s power clearly taking its toll on a 36-year-old Johnson who was showing signs of fatigue

Munguia used more of the ring in the fourth round, making a conscious effort to play defense, Johnson took advantage of Mongolia’s dramatic decrease in attack, charging forward and landing with his right hand , which caught the eye of former junior middleweight title Johnson picked up the pace in the fifth round, constantly advancing and landing powerful punches on the floor

Munguia struggled against his opponent’s sudden push, offering more movement and finishing the frame with an open mouth The 24-year-old took a deep breath and swayed out to start the sixth round

Johnson was a supporter of the cause, continuing to put good hands up on the floor Time was called with 0:21 in the round, as the ring doctor examined a grotesquely deep cut on the lip of Johnson caused by a vicious right uppercut by Munguia He was cleared to finish the frame, the fight stopped before the start of the seventh round

Referee Raul Caiz Sr ruled that the cut was caused by a punch, leaving Johnson dejected and Munguia able to breathe a sigh of relief

Munguia drops to 36-0 (29KO), claiming his second middleweight win The former undefeated titlist landed 158 of 416 (38%) shots in six rounds, compared to Johnson’s 111 of 445 (25%) , which drops to 21-3-1 (15KO)

[QUOTE = SimpleTouch; 20848647] He’s a raw base pressure fighter who rehydrates really tall, of good height, but has good stamina and midweight with a strong chin nothing else nothing more [/ QUOTE]

But man is pure entertainment

[QUOTE = kidbazooka; 20848635] The people of Lotta here lead the fight

Munguia is this guy here who even when he beats a top guy says a ggg or charlo ppl will keep discrediting him they’ll say something like « but when

[QUOTE = TheMyspaceDayz; 20848638] [b] The judges had Munguia 59-55, 58-56 and 59-55 [/ b]

Side note: why did the referee let them complete the round? Munguia clearly made it worse in the last 20 seconds with this barrage [/ QUOTE]

Jesus Christ

the ugliest cut I’ve seen, again Munguia’s lack of defense and low stamina will make him beat fiercely as soon as he takes on a top opponent

The judges had Munguia up 59-55, 58-56 and 59-55

Side note: why did the referee let them complete the round? Munguia clearly made it worse in the last 20 seconds with this barrage

Jaime Munguía, Tureano Johnson, World Boxing Organization, Gary O’Sullivan, DAZN, middleweight