IBF welterweight champion Kermit "the Killer" Cintron, 28-1 (25 KO's), dropped Walter Mathysse, 26-1 (25 KO's), in round 1 with an uppercut and straight right hand. Mathysse was then floored early in round 2 with an overhand right. Mathysse got up quickly believing he was still in the fight. Moments later Cintron landed a devastating uppercut followed by the straight right hand which sent Mathysse straight to the canvas. Walter Mathysse was out before he hit the ground. It was a devastating knockout by the hard hitting champion.  The fight ended at 29 seconds into round 2.