Luis Torres wins battle of unbeaten Mexican lightweights

CIUDAD OBREGON, Sonora, Mexico (September 17, 2022) – Boxing followers celebrated Mexican Independence Day in fashion final evening as World Boxing Council (WBC) No. 20 rated Luis “Koreano” Torres (17-0, 10 KOs) out-boxed and out-classed beforehand unbeaten fellow Mexican light-weight prospect Cesar “Torito” Gutierrez (14-1-2, 5 KOs) within the “Canela Boxeo” most important occasion, introduced by CANELA.TV, at Expo Palenque in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico.

Co-promoted by World Cup Boxing Collection (WCBS), led by CEO Terry Hollan and promoter/matchmaker Man Taylor, and De La O Promotions, “Canela Boxeo” is streamed stay and for FREE the third Friday evening of each month on CANELA.TV, beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, from numerous venues in Mexico.

The 20-year-old Torres, the reigning WBC Latino light-weight champion, displayed all his expertise in a comparatively one-sided struggle in opposition to Gutierrez, during which Torres received 9 of 10 rounds within the non-title struggle. Torres, who was preventing in his hometown, is a former WBC Youth Silver light-weight titleholder.

“What a terrific evening of fights on CANELA.TV tonight in Obregon, Sonora, Mexico,” Taylor mentioned after final evening’s present. This was Luis Torres’ best hour and popping out efficiency. He dropped and dominated a beforehand undefeated (14-0) fighter. Our subsequent step for Torres will likely be to convey him to Southern California for a full coaching camp.”

Within the Battle of the Night time, Colombian knockout artist Kevin Piedrahita (7-1, 7 KOs) stopped beforehand undefeated Marco Moreno Cota (8-1, 6 KOs) within the fifth spherical by means of a technical knockout within the co-featured occasion. Cota, 20, was a standout Mexican beginner boxer.  

“I instructed everybody that Cota versus Piedrahita could be the ‘Battle of the Night time’ and it was every thing we may have requested for and extra,” Taylor famous. “Thanks to each me for daring to be nice and giving a efficiency that followers will likely be speaking about for some time.”

Late alternative Ernesto Garcia (5-2, 5 KOs) upset his beforehand undefeated Honduran opponent, Gerardo Sanchez (6-1, 3 KOs), with a stunning opening-round stoppage of their Particular Gentle Flyweight Attraction.

Cota’s youthful brother, 17-year-old featherweight Alejandro Cota (3-1, 1 KOs), additionally suffered his first loss as knowledgeable, dropping a 4-round unanimous determination to Alex Fuentas Borbon (3-0). Cota was additionally a standout beginner boxer.

Within the opener, Pedro Penunuri (3-0, 1 KO) took a 4-round unanimous determination from Jose Alfredo Martinez (2-1, 0 KOs).

OFFICIAL RESULTS

MAIN EVENT – LIGHTWEIGHTS

Luis Torres (17-0, 10 KOs), Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México

WDEC10 (99-90, 99-90, 99-90)

Cesar Gutierrez (14-1-2, 5 KOs), Guadalajara, Jalisco, México

CO-FEATURE – LIGHTWEIGHTS

Kevin Piedrahita (7-1, 7 KOs), Pereira, Colombia

WTKO5

Marco Moreno Cota (8-1, 6 KOs), Empalme, Sonora, México

SPECIAL LIGHT FLYWEIGHT ATTRACTION

Ernesto García (5-2, 4 KOs), Guadalajara, Jalisco, México

WTKO1

Gerardo Sánchez (6-1. 3 KOs), Tegucigalpa, Honduras

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS

Pedro Peñuñuri (3-0, 1 KO), Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México

WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 39-37)

José Alfredo Avila (2-1, 0 KOs), Terreon, Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México

FEATHERWEIGHTS

Alex Fuentas Borbon (3-0, 1 KO), Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México

WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 39-37)

Alejandro Cota (3-1, 1 KO), Empalme, Sonora, México