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Friday Night Fights: Umar Dzambekov, Cain Sandoval Pitch Big Wins In California
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Friday Night Fights: Umar Dzambekov, Cain Sandoval Pitch Big Wins In California
Los Angeles-based light heavyweight prospect Umar Dzambekov produced a second-round stoppage win over Artem Brusov, ending their Friday night main event early at California's Chumash Casino Resort.

Dzambekov, trained by Marvin Somodio from the Wildcard Boxing Gym, was aggressive from the off and danced with danger at close-range before earning his reward after stinging nine-year pro Brusov (13-2, 12 KOs) thrice in the opening frame.

A huge left uppercut was the decisive blow late in round two, with esteemed referee Thomas Taylor waving off proceedings after seeing the 34-year-old stagger when scrambling to beat his count.

Russian born, Austrian southpaw Dzambekov (13-0, 9 KOs) continues building his profile as he'll naturally seek to crack into the world's top-15 rankings at 175-pounds once the opposition level keeps increasing.


Daniel Barrera delivered a career-best showing in the chief support, earning a well-deserved points win (80-72, 79-73, 77-75) over veteran Mario Hernandez.

Hernandez (13-7-1, 4 KOs) was riding a high coming into the contest, having inflicted a maiden career defeat at Jesus Martinez's expense on June 7, snapping a two-fight losing streak. Yet he couldn't follow that up against 'Chucky', whose counterpunching and shot selection kept the 34-year-old at bay for sustained periods.

Barrera (10-1-1, 4 KOs) has won two straight since an eight-round majority decision defeat by Cristopher Rios in February, who parlayed that victory into a spot on Top Rank's final televised show on ESPN against Steven Navarro in July.

It was a welcome win for Cain Sandoval as the junior welterweight contender scored a final round finish of Philippines' Jino Rodrigo during their competitive clash scheduled for 10.

Sandoval (17-0, 15 KOs) led 88-83 twice and 89-82 on another scorecard before the stoppage, unleashing a three-punch combination which left gamely visitor Rodrigo (13-6-2, 11 KOs) thoroughly unstuck.


In the junior featherweight division, 24-year-old talent Roxy Verduczo (6-0, 1 KO) didn't put a foot wrong as she emerged a comfortable points winner over eight rounds (80-72 x 2, 79-73) against Mexican veteran Perla Lomeli (7-6, 1 KO).

Prior, Jonathan Vazquez (2-0, 1 KO) dropped Antonio Ferrel (0-2) en route to a first-round finish during a fight scheduled for four between California featherweights to open the card.
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