Pitalua stops unbeaten Estupinan

The end of the line for Kirino Garcia?

29/05/2005

Pitalua stops unbeaten Estupinan

Antonio Pitalua is now 39-3 after a sixth-round knockout of previously unbeaten Nelson Estupinan in Juarez, Mexico on Saturday. Pitalua appears in the Boxingtalk ratings at lightweight, but he is now a full-fledged junior welter after handing Estupinan his first loss in twelve pro bouts. On the same card, Kirino Garcia lost in one round to Gustavo Enrqiquez and it might be the end of line for Garcia, as promoter Osvaldo Kuchle advised him to retire. Garcia was an inspiration to struggling boxers everywhere, but particularly in Mexico, when he started his career 0-18 but through hard work and dedication turned himself into a Mexican champion and world contender.  After this loss, his career markstands at 37-26-3. source: esto en linea

Also, Gabula Vabaza, one of South Africa's top pound-for-pound boxers, improved to 21-0-1 with an easy decision in Soweto over visitng Jess Maca of The Philippines. Vabaza is rated #10 in the world at 122 pounds by Boxingtalk and captured a regional title with the win. source: Supersport Zone