New UBO Champion: Mendoza Weathers Colombian Storm In Cali

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APRIL 30, 2023 / BY BY UBO PRESS OFFICER

But the 27-year-old from El Paso, Texas had to work very hard against Colombian late substitute Eduard Gonzalez (5-3-1, 2 KOs), who came to fight his chance and gave it his everything.

Mendoza was at times under serious pressure from Gonzalez, but the American showed that he has much more than just a glossy record as he found ways to navigate through the Colombian storm.

After a relatively quiet first round, Gonzalez, a replacement for a replacement, started to go for the knockout in round two and proved a very dangerous opponent for the favourite.

But Mendoza, a former ABF and WBC regional titlist, used his superior experience, and landed his own shots while Gonzalez started to run out of gas at the end of round three.

Gonzalez (28), who last year beat then undefeated prospect Enrique Zapa, emptied the tank in round four, while Mendoza appeared on his way back in control.

As the fifth round was about to begin, Gonzalez was completely exhausted and retired on his stool after literally giving all he had, making Mendoza the winner by technical knockout.

The fight was promoted by Good Fellas Boxing Promotion.