Reported by Sean Crose
The middleweight bout between Jacob Solis and Brandon Martinez showcased Martinez’s incredible resilience in Atlantic City. Despite suffering three knockdowns in the first round, Martinez managed to survive until the second round. However, Solis landed a devastating one-two combination that concluded the fight, prompting the referee to intervene and halt the match. Solis’ flawless record now stands at 4-0, while Martinez’s record dropped to 1-4.
In another thrilling showdown, the unbeaten Avious Griffin took on Lesther Espino in a welterweight clash. Despite a strong initial performance by Griffin, Espino managed to land significant blows twice early in the second round. Griffin quickly recovered and the bout remained fiercely competitive. Griffin dominated in the fourth round and ultimately sealed the win in the fifth by knocking Espino to the canvas and following up as he rose. The referee opted to end the fight for Espino’s well-being.
