WBA Eliminator: John Laryea suffers disqualification as Robledo triumphs
Argentina's Maximiliano Robledo emerged victorious in the WBA eliminator bout, defeating Ghana's John Laryea.
Maximiliano Robledo secured a hard-fought victory in the WBA eliminator bout against Ghana's John Laryea on Sunday morning. Laryea entered the fight with a perfect record on the line, controlling the first two rounds with punches and quick jabs. Despite Laryea's efforts, Argentine Robledo showcased his speed, finesse, and technical skills throughout the match.
The Argentine's dominant performance led to Laryea falling to the canvas three times in the third, fourth, and fifth rounds. In the ninth round, Laryea unintentionally hit below the belt, resulting in his disqualification and the end of his hopes for a featherweight world title shot. Laryea's poor decision cost him the opportunity to compete on the biggest stage, leaving many Ghanaians disappointed. On the other hand, Robledo triumphed and claimed the WBA featherweight world title.
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