Houston, TX – In a night filled with intense boxing matches, OTX 7 delivered a thrilling main event at Red Owl Boxing Arena where Andreas Katzourakis narrowly defeated Kudratillo Abdukakhorov by majority decision to move forward in the super-welterweight tournament.
Main Event Drama Unfolds The main event captivated the audience as Andreas Katzourakis, fighting out of Athens, Greece, faced a tough challenge against Kudratillo Abdukakhorov from Uzbekistan. The judges’ scores reflected the tight contest, coming in at 98-92, 96-94, and 95-95 in favor of Katzourakis. This victory propels him into the semifinals, setting up a much-anticipated clash with Robert Terry.
Co-Main Event: Terry Dominates Villalobos In the co-main event, Robert Terry showcased his boxing prowess, securing a unanimous decision over Estevan Villalobos. The scores were definitive at 100-90 twice and 98-92, affirming Terry’s dominance throughout the match.
Undercard Highlights The evening also saw impressive performances from other fighters:
- Giovanni Marquez edged out Jason Limon by split decision after an overtime round, showing resilience and tactical acumen.
- LeAnna Cruz dominated Nancy Franco, winning by unanimous decision with all judges scoring the bout 60-54.
- Alexander Espinoza faced a stiff challenge from Gustavo Rivera Rio but emerged victorious by split decision.
- Breyon Gorham delivered a stunning performance, stopping Luis Manuel Baltazar with a TKO in the fourth round due to Baltazar’s retirement.
Fighter Insights Post-fight, Katzourakis commented on his performance and his next opponent, expressing confidence but acknowledging the tough battle with Abdukakhorov. “He has a nice boxing ability. I think it is going to be an easier fight than Abdukakhorov,” Katzourakis remarked, looking forward to his matchup with Terry.
Eventful Night Reflects on OTX’s Rising Popularity OTX 7 highlighted the growing stature of OTX Boxing, with athletes delivering memorable moments that captivated the boxing community. The event underlined the competitive spirit and skill level present in the OTX super-welterweight tournament, promising more action-packed events in the future.
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