Angelo Leo vs Stephen Fulton
Round 1: Both fighters come out throwing right away. Fulton throws a jab and Leo immediately gets in close and smothers Fulton. Leo presses forward and pops a jab that doesn’t land clean, but then lands a jab to the body. Fulton jabs upstairs but Leo blocks it pretty well. Left hook lands to the body for Fulton. Now Fulton lands a jab to the body and then a looping hook to the head. Right hand lead lands well for Leo. Double jab lands for Leo this time. Another jab comes from Leo but he doesn’t land this one. Fulton gets on his jab and lands a couple of his own. Both fighters have taken turns landing. Hard left hook lands to the body for Fulton. Jab lands for Fulton and Leo is bleeding over his left eye. Close round but I’ll give this one to Fulton for drawing first blood.
WBO Junior Featherweight World Championship – 12 Rounds
Angelo Leo – 121 ½ lbs.
Stephen Fulton, Jr. – 122 lbs.
Referee: David Fields (N.J.); Judges: Frank Lombardi (Conn.), Waleska Roldan (N.Y.), Steve Weisfeld (New Jersey),
Interim WBA Super Bantamweight Title – 12 Rounds
Ra’eese Aleem – 121 ½ lbs.
Victor Pasillas – 122 lbs.
Lightweight Bout – 12 Rounds
Avery Sparrow – 136 lbs.
Referee: Johnny Callas (Conn.); Judges: Tom Carusone (Conn.), Waleska Roldan (N.Y.), Steve Weisfeld (N.J.)
Note: Romero was originally scheduled to defend his interim lightweight title against Justin Pauldo, who exceeded the 135-pound limit. Avery Sparrow will take Pauldo’s place in the bout. Romero’s title will not be on the line.
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