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Within the first preliminary bout on the David Benavidez vs David Morrell occasion card, Mayweather Promotions blue-chip prospect Curmel “Big Deal” Moton stopped Frank Zaldivar (5-2, 3 KOs) within the third spherical.
In a match that was scheduled for eight rounds, the 18-year-old phenom Curmel Moton displayed an immense quantity of expertise in a brief time frame. Moton confirmed aggression, velocity, energy, method, work fee, accuracy, and punch placement.
After connecting with a few stiff jabs, Curmel Moton landed a flurry of pictures to the pinnacle and physique of his opponent. Moton managed the vast majority of the primary spherical, however Zaldivar closed out the spherical by urgent ahead and connecting with a few robust left hooks.
Within the second spherical, Zaldivar continued to use strain and he received caught by a tough counter left hook. Moton transitioned his offensive assault from upstairs to downstairs as he landed combos to Zaldivar’s physique on a number of events.
With 45 seconds left to go within the second spherical, Moton landed a giant left hook that visibly harm Zaldivar. Firstly of the third spherical, Moton touched Zaldivar with the jab a couple of instances, after which Moton proceeded to land a David Benavidez-style mixture to the pinnacle and physique of his opponent.
On the halfway level of the third spherical, Curmel Moton and Frank Zaldivar stood within the pocket and exchanged pictures. Moton landed a pointy three-punch mixture that pressured Zaldivar into the ropes. Moton was in assault mode as he threw a number of pictures that have been in a position to penetrate Zaldivar’s excessive guard.
Referee Harvey Dock noticed how Zaldivar was taking punishment however he wasn’t firing any pictures of his personal. Dock was able to cease the struggle, however he gave Zaldivar a last warning when he stated, “You gotta show me something Frank.”
The 28-year-old Frank Zaldivar didn’t reply to the referee’s warning as he continued to get hit by strong pictures. When the referee seen Zaldivar nonetheless wasn’t producing any offense, he determined to step in and put a halt to the competition.
With the victory, Curmel Moton (7-0, 6 KOs) has formally kicked off his 2025 marketing campaign. Moton’s expectations is to proceed to hone his abilities by making a complete of 4 to 5 ring appearances this yr.
