The WBC Boxing Grand Prix tournament, a vision of the late WBC president José Sulaimán, with the support of Riyadh Season and Turki Alalshikh, returned with its second round of fights from the Global Theater in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, streaming live on DAZN. The action featured bouts in the middleweight and junior welterweight divisions. The 16 remaining fighters in each division displayed tremendous heart and determination in a tournament that has gained significant global relevance plus attention. Here are the results from this incredible day:
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT: Ntethelelo Nkosi (South Africa) 9-2 (5) defeated Wu Ju (China) 15-2-2 (5) by decision in an entertaining bout... Danylo Lozan (Ukraine) 14-0 (9) defeated Eric Basran (Canada) 8-1 (3) by technical knockout, in a fight where the Ukrainian’s power was decisive... Mujibillo Tursunov (Kazakhstan) 6-0 (2) defeated Alan Dutra (Argentina) 15-1 (9) in a very close contest. Although the Argentine fighter showed great heart, the Kazakh’s amateur experience was evident in the fight.... Fiorenzo Priolo (Italy) 13-0 (9) defeated Efe Konuk (Turkey) 3-1 (2) by decision. The early rounds were closely contested, but the Italian fighter gained control to convince the judges of his victory.... In one of the best fights of the day, Carlos Utria (Colombia) 11-0 (10) defeated Alan David Crenz (Argentina) 15-2 (14) by decision. The bout was very entertaining, with the Argentine throwing a higher volume of punches, but without a doubt, the Colombian fighter’s power was key to his win... Sanatali Toltayev (Kazakhstan) 4-0 (2) defeated Jerald Into (Philippines) 12-1 (9). Both boxers showed and used their extensive amateur experience, utilizing strategy and pace control. A duel that delivered many emotions.... Spencer Wilcox (Canada) 12-0 (5) defeated Bartlomiej Przbyla (Poland) 9-2 (3) by decision. The Canadian fighter displayed better technique, and although the Pole successfully counter-punched at times, it wasn’t enough to secure the victory and... Misael Cabrera Urias (Mexico) 17-2-1 (11) defeated Orlando Barajas Tirado (Mexico) 7-1 (2) in a great battle between Mexican warriors.
MIDDLEWEIGHT: Carlos Sinisterra Palacios (Colombia) 12-1 (9) defeated Hajji Muhis (Finland) 7-1-2 (1) by decision, in a fight where the quantity and quality of punches from the Colombian made the difference... Lancelot de la Chappelle (France) 17-1-1 (4) claimed victory, defeating Isaac Torres Busnegos (Colombia) 15-1 (15) by technical knockout in the fourth round... Derek Pomerleau (Canada) 13-0 (10) defeated Paul Ryan (Ireland) 8-2 (3) by technical knockout in a bout he started losing and even visited the canvas. He unexpectedly recovered to hurt his opponent and secure the win... Ephrem Bariko (France) 12-0 (6) defeated the brave Maksym Molodan (Ukraine) by decision. Although the fight was very close, the Frenchman got the better of it with more successful combinations... Petro Frolov (Ukraine) 12-1 (4) defeated Saulo Morales (Mexico) 15-2-1 (4) by decision in a very entertaining bout... Dylan Biggs (Australia) 15-1 (9) took the win against Ciril Johnson (France) 10-1 (3)... Emiliano Aguillon Castro (Mexico) 13-0-1 (7) defeated José Ramón Montes (Mexico) 12-1 (5) and... Dmytro Rybalko (Ukraine) 5-0-1 (2) earned the victory, defeating Mohammad Issa (Jordan) 10-1- (9).
