Mendoza Stops Sandoval to Capture WBA Flyweight Title
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Sergio Mendoza captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight world title by stopping Ricardo Sandoval via a fifth-round technical knockout. The fight took place at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois.
Mendoza is identified as a Mexican contender with the nickname Yoreme. Sandoval is identified as a Californian fighter with the nickname El Niño.
In the second round, Mendoza landed two powerful shots that sent Sandoval to the canvas twice in quick succession.
Sandoval beat the count and reached the end of the second round despite being shaken by the punches.
In the fifth round, a flurry of punches ending with a hook sent Sandoval to the canvas for the third time. The referee stopped the fight to protect Sandoval’s safety after he struggled to get back to his feet.
The World Boxing Association granted a special permit for the bout.
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Sources: the WBA
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