Jermell Charlo got a devastating left foot and ended Brian Castaño’s quadruple crown dream

Brian Castano not complete his great dream in the United States. A devastating and surprising left-footed shot at close range from Jermell Charlo (35-1-1, 19 KOs) knocked him to the ring canvas at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Los Angeles. It was a technical knockout in the tenth round to Louisiana’s credit that earned a rematch of the match in which a controversial draw left the Argentine with a clear victory.

That fierce victory left Boxi de La Matanza with no possibility of uniting the four super welterweight belts (WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF) now held by the American. Charlo, despite the fact that the cards favored him widely, went from less to more and knelt down a Castaño who lost goal and legs as the rounds passed after leaving a good impression in the first seven rounds. .

So the Argentine was left undefeated. Now his record is 17 wins (12 by knockout), one loss and two draws. And it is his obligation to rethink his career to have another chance at the World Cup. He has a lot of boxing and attitude to shine again. Charlo won, meanwhile, making him the first full -fledged champion of the super welterweight category.

The Los Angeles match was a conflict of styles. Each offered their own from the opening bell. One from San Justo sought to force the Texan to corner the ropes and show him he wanted to make history and be the first Argentine to hang four belts.

But Boxi didn’t fight a boxer who knew when and where to hit. A stylist who walked and dodged the blows volleyed from Matanzas and prevailed in the latter part of the match thanks to an exceptional technique.

Up to the fourth round everything can happen. At the end of each attack, the Latin public expects to see the San Justo champion wearing the Mexican and Argentine flags on his pants.

But in the middle of the fight, Castaño began to feel physically tired and mentally tired of a rivalry that wasn’t for everyone. The cries of his father Carlos in the corner of the ring said it all: “Raise your hands Brian.”

Charlo showed in the last third why he is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. He knows how to withstand the intensity of matanzaro for 9 rounds, often having to come back against the ropes and end up as a loser in a few rounds.

The Texan waited patiently for his moment. And in the tenth round he threw the right hand that made Brian tremble, after dodging some combination from his rival like a gazelle.

Finally, a hook at the bottom knocked the 32-year-old Argentine off the canvas and with it his dream to make history in Argentine boxing. The referee stopped the fight after seeing him fall. In the duel of styles the chess player defeats the warrior.

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Round 1

After the boos Charlo received at the presentation, the American began spicy connecting combinations without a response from Castaño. The Argentine tried to react and had an interesting exchange of two Boxi forehands, which brought home a better impression.

Round 2

Charlo appealed to long distance helped by his size, but Castaño also connected with his volleys. The American connected with one right hand and the Argentine also opposed with his right hand. Charlo’s slaps hit the La Matanza man’s guard, who was playing to find a bomb nearby. The Argentine closed out the round, after another fierce exchange, with a hopeful left-footed shot. The return is for the local.

Round 3

Castaño was more comfortable up close, but Charlo, at arm’s length, tried to stay away. The Argentine seems more accurate, but there is a risk of not being protected. The two were successful in their attacks, although the one from La Matanza looked more solid.

Round 4

Castaño was in the middle of the stage and put Charlo on the ropes through the victories right there. By the end of the round, there was an intense exchange of hits from both sides. The Argentine felt the power of his fists. It was a frenetic and electric lap.

Round 5

Castaño was confident and Charlo took advantage of the 1-2 retreat for the Argentine. The man from La Matanza, whose right eye was swollen, hit his right hand and made Charlo stagger. But the American got an uppercut that changed the equation. Castaño seemed moved, who sighed and ended the lap punches and took his rival to the ropes again.

6th round

After a few laps of Argentine dominance, Charlo came out with a bit of wind and hit some combinations. One right up and one left down triggered American alarms. However, when it seemed to be done, Charlo landed a couple of counterpunches and leveled the story. Boxi closed his right hand to leave a better impression.

7th Round

The first minute of the study was taken. There was a nice combination from Charlo to break the ice and then a spicy left hand that pushed the Argentine back a few steps. The place looks like it will end. But Castaño sighed, but had his worst lap so far in the tournament.

Round 8

Castaño came out of the hole and showed it with the right hand felt by his rival. Charlo played a left cross and was able to put up some combinations to mark the ground. The one from La Matanza looks less effective than previous rounds, but he continues to dominate the ring. It is a return to recharging energies.

Round 9

Castaño has a defective right eye and Charlo continues to grow in combat. The Argentine lowered the intensity and tried to deliver the blows. Two left below made him show his mouth guard locally, The American was performing a counterattack and seemed more comfortable at this point in the fight.

Round 10

The battle enters the definition zone. The Argentine knows he shouldn’t leave doubts to avoid card doubts as happened in the previous match. A left foot from Castaño lifted the crowd, but Charlo responded with another 1-2. They both look tired. A good exchange seems to leave the Argentine better. But a left foot from Charlo changed everything. on canvas The Argentine wanted to return but was no longer in the ring and had to say goodbye to the dream of winning the quadruple crown. Referee Jerry Cantu stopped the match.

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