Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, USA. In the second featherweight (up to 59 kg) in the WBA eliminator, an American Lamont Roach (23-1-1, 9 KOs) beat the Venezuelan Angel Rodriguez (20-2, 10 KOs), who earlier upset Russian Mark Urvanov.
The favorite for a long time rolled into the fight, agreed to an unhurried boxing that was beneficial to Rodriguez. By the 4th round, Roach began to act more successfully. The underdog responded with a low blow in the same three-minute period.
The Venezuelan now and again rubbed the ropes of the ring with his back, tried to counter and intercept – at times he even responded with series. Roach’s advantage is minimal and only due to greater activity.
In the 5th round, the American countered beautifully with a cross, powerfully shook Rodriguez. Failed to achieve.
Roach Jr. stuns Rodriguez in the 5th!#GarciaFortuna | on @daznboxing pic.twitter.com/e2BtsinWqK
— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) July 17, 2022
The Venezuelan got no less in the 8th three-minute period. But this time there were no crashes.
Here comes Lamont Roach Jr. #GarciaFortuna pic.twitter.com/48ddsT5z9z
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) July 17, 2022
So so fight. Fans are buzzing with displeasure – previous fights were much cooler. Blame first of all the passivity of Rodriguez. It is unlikely that he will be given more than 3 rounds.
The score of the judges: 116-112, 116-112 and 117-111 in favor of the local fighter.
Roach UD 12.
