On May 10 (Japan time May 11), the main event of a PROBOX TV card took place at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. The bout was an IBF World Super Welterweight Title Eliminator. IBF No.3 ranked Erickson Lubin (USA, 26 wins [18 KOs], 2 losses) faced No.6 Ardreal Holmes Jr. (USA, 17 wins [6 KOs], undefeated), with Lubin scoring a TKO victory at 2:00 of Round 11.
Lubin was making his return to the ring for the first time since defeating current WBA No.2 Jesus Ramos (USA, 23 wins [19 KOs], 1 loss) by unanimous decision on September 30, 2023 (October 1 Japan time) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In this southpaw vs. southpaw matchup, Lubin controlled the action using jabs and left straights, landing uppercuts at close range to dictate the pace.
Holmes Jr., often on the back foot with his back against the ropes, gradually absorbed damage from Lubin’s relentless offense. The fight became increasingly one-sided, and in Round 11, Lubin landed a sharp left straight that made Holmes Jr. buckle. A follow-up flurry sent him down to the canvas. Though Holmes beat the count, he was unable to mount any offense and slumped against the corner under heavy pressure. Referee Chris Young (USA) stepped in to stop the fight
he promotional rights for this fight were secured by ProBox TV, which narrowly outbid Salita Promotions in a purse bid held on January 28 (January 29 Japan time), winning with an offer of $225,000 (approximately ¥35 million), just slightly higher than Salita’s $220,000 (approximately ¥34.2 million).
With this victory, Erickson Lubin secured the mandatory challenger position for the IBF World Super Welterweight Champion Bakhram Murtazaliev (Russia, based in California, USA), who remains undefeated with 23 wins (17 KOs).
In a 10-round light heavyweight bout, WBA No.13 ranked Najee Lopez (USA, 13 wins [10 KOs]) faced Juan Gerardo Osuna (Mexico, 22 wins [20 KOs], 2 losses). Lopez won via TKO at 2:07 of Round 2. After landing a powerful right hook that dropped Osuna, Lopez followed up with a right straight and a left uppercut, forcing his opponent backward. He continued with a right straight to the head and a left to the body. As Osuna was overwhelmed, Lopez landed a final left to the body, sending him to the canvas. Referee Chris Young (USA) immediately stopped the fight.
All eyes are on whether Lubin can break through the stronghold of champion Bakhram Murtazaliev.
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