Callum Walsh demonstrated his prowess by decisively defeating Carlos Ortiz with a second-round knockout, in front of a sold-out crowd at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California. Walsh, who improved his record to 11-0 with 9 KOs, dropped the hard-hitting Ortiz three times before the bout was stopped.
Dominance from the Start
The taller and quicker Walsh, a southpaw, dominated Ortiz from the outset. Near the end of the first round, Walsh landed a right hook to the top of Ortiz’s head, sending him to the canvas. Ortiz managed to get up and survive the round, but the tone was set.
Midway through the second round, Walsh again staggered Ortiz with a right hook to the head. He followed it up with a powerful left hand, which knocked Ortiz down again. Despite beating the count, Ortiz was floored a third time by another vicious left hand, prompting referee Jack Reiss to stop the fight at 1:50.
“I knew he was going to be strong, but I’m stronger,” Walsh said post-fight. “I don’t dance and run around. I come to fight. When my punches land, no man can take them. I’m ready for anyone. I’ve improved a lot. I want my next fight in Ireland.”
Walsh, originally from Cork, Ireland, and now training in Hollywood, California, is coached by renowned trainer Freddie Roach. His victory over Ortiz follows a ninth-round stoppage of Dauren Yeleussinov in March.
Co-Main Event: Daniel Barrera vs. Christian Robles
In the co-feature, flyweight prospect Daniel Barrera won a unanimous decision over Christian Robles. The judges scored the fight 77-75, 77-75, and 79-73 in Barrera’s favor, improving his record to 7-0-1 with 4 KOs.
Robles nearly scored a knockdown in the second round with a right cross that caught Barrera off-balance, but Barrera maintained his composure and stuck to his game plan. Throughout the fight, Barrera worked behind a consistent jab and landed two- and three-punch combinations. He was particularly effective in the final two rounds, securing his victory.
Robles, originally from Zapopan, Mexico, and now residing in Lakewood, California, falls to 8-3 with 3 KOs.
Undercard Highlights
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Jorge Maravillo vs. Jose Manuel Gomez: Junior middleweight Jorge Maravillo won by unanimous decision over Jose Manuel Gomez, with scores of 60-54, 60-54, and 59-55. Despite the lopsided scores, Gomez countered effectively throughout the fight. Maravillo, from Salinas, California, improves to 10-0 with 8 KOs, while Gomez, from Livermore, California, drops to 4-5-1 with 4 KOs.
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Guadalupe Medina vs. Ashley Felix: In a strawweight bout, Guadalupe Medina defeated Ashley Felix by unanimous decision, with scores of 58-56, 58-56, and 60-54. The fight saw both fighters engaging in close exchanges, and a clash of heads in the third round opened a cut on Felix’s forehead. Medina, from Maywood, California, now stands at 7-0 with 2 KOs, while Felix, from Tijuana, Mexico, falls to 4-3 with 1 KO.
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Alexander Gueche vs. Jonathan Almacen: In the opening bout, bantamweight Alexander Gueche knocked out Jonathan Almacen in the first round, dropping him twice before referee Jack Reiss counted Almacen out at 2:59. Gueche, an 18-year-old from Long Beach, California, remains unbeaten at 5-0 with 5 KOs.
Walsh's emphatic win and the exciting undercard bouts made for a memorable night of boxing at the Chumash Casino Resort. With his impressive performance, Walsh is looking forward to his next fight, potentially in Ireland, as he continues his climb in the boxing world.