Angelo Leo secured another win on Wednesday night against Eduardo Baez by unanimous decision at the White Sands (Probox TV) Event Center in Plant City, Florida. Leo, aiming for a world title at 126 pounds, demonstrated his prowess by dominating the fight.
Leo, 29, from Las Vegas, unleashed a series of body shots and precise right-hand punches on Baez, progressively taking control of the match. Despite Baez’s intermittent offensive spurts, Leo maintained his composure and strategic distance, ultimately outboxing his opponent until the final bell.
The judges scored the fight 98-92, 98-92, and 97-93 in Leo’s favor, boosting his record to an impressive 24 wins, 1 loss, and 11 KOs. On the other hand, Baez, hailing from Mexicali, Mexico and residing in Calexico, California, now holds a record of 23-6, 2 draws, and 9 KOs.
In a simultaneous intense bout of the night, junior lightweight Jacob Gomez emerged victorious over Jose Arellano in a hard-fought majority decision. The back-and-forth exchange between the fighters resulted in a compelling match, with Gomez displaying resilience and effective punches to secure the win.
Gomez’s tenacity paid off as he garnered a 10-0-1 record with 6 KOs, while Arellano, originally from Chihuahua, Mexico and currently based in Aurora, Colorado, holds a record of 11-2 with six knockouts.
Additionally, in a lightweight matchup, Dominic Valle of Lutz, Florida, claimed victory over Angel Vasquez in the second round with a dominant performance, showcasing his skills in the ring.
Furthermore, welterweight Yoel Angeloni of Rome, Italy, delivered a swift win over Michael Williams in the opening round, exhibiting his striking abilities with a notable combination that led to Williams’ defeat.
The night also saw middleweight Famous Wilson of Deer Park, New York, triumph over Nissan Anderson of Deerfield Beach, Florida, through a unanimous decision, further solidifying Wilson’s record to 4-0 with 2 KOs.
Francisco A. Salazar has been covering boxing for The Ring since October 2013, with a keen focus on the Southern California boxing scene. His extensive boxing coverage dates back to 2000, including international events. Francisco is also a boxing correspondent for the Ventura County Star newspaper. Contact him at: [email protected]
