Undefeated Fundora defends world title in night of firsts at Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena
Gabriela Fundora proved dominant in her title defense against Marilyn Badillo Photo by Cris Esqueda Golden Boy Entering the boxing ring at the Frontwave Arena accompanied by a U S Marine Corps Color Guard from MCI-West H S Battalion at nearby Camp Pendleton undisputed female world flyweight title holder Gabriela Fundora went to war against opponent Marilyn Badillo Fundora of Coachella scored her fourth knockout win in her last five fights successfully defending her four world titles and the Ring Magazine belt to remain undefeated Badillo of Mexico suffered her first professional loss The time of the triumph was of the seventh round I m maturing I knew the knockout was going to come it was just how I yearned to place it the champion declared of her supremacy Fundora is undefeated with wins scoring her eighth knockout Badillo is - - with three knockouts It was a night of firsts Fundora s first appearance in a main event the first female headline fight for Golden Boy Boxing and the first combat sports event at Frontwave Arena Badillo is skilled but she had to try and overcome a notable height and reach disadvantage Fundora is -foot- Badillo -foot NO MORE FOR MARILYN BADILLO Gabriela Fundora successfully defends her undisputed titles in her first ever main event pic twitter com wQiIxbrHft Golden Boy GoldenBoyBoxing April But Badillo was battle and worked to make herself a hard-to-reach target Fundora fired power shots at will almost from the opening bell Her left hook couldn t miss When Badillo came in close to try and smother her opponent Fundora dug hard to Badillo s body Badillo hastily sported a growing swelling high on her forehead She exhibited plenty of courage but she was outgunned and outworked by the champion losing every passing round Going into the seventh round Fundora s trainer and father Freddy Fundora recounted her to go for the knockout Fundora caught Badillo with a vicious left hook to the head and the challenger fell to her knees She managed to stand up but Badillo s corner wisely appealed referee Rudy Barragan to stop the fight giving Fundora the win We train every round for knockouts disclosed Fundora who understands the value of entertaining fans If we don t get you with the first one we try second third all the way through ten Turning to the Frontwave crowd Fundora solicited How you guys like it in the modern day This is amazing Fundora thanked Camp Pendleton for providing the Marine Corps color guard I want to thank all the troops who are serving and did serve Thank you for your arrangement and all you ve done to protect us Perez thrills fans with upset win In the co-main event it was good news for Jorge Chino Perez of Sinaloa Mexico - KOs who won a hard fought split decision over Charles Bad News Conwell of Cleveland - KOs who suffered his first loss Scores were - twice for Perez and - for Conwell Cheered on by his fans it was by far the biggest win of the -year-old Perez s career Like so numerous other Mexican fighters Perez delivered a tougher test than oddsmakers expected My company they kept reinforcing round after round we re winning keep going revealed Perez Perez worked Conwell hard to the body in the early rounds and was the more accurate puncher through the middle rounds Perez also won the crucial last round to seal his preeminence Conwell landed good right and left hooks to the head but could not figure out how to disarm Perez Every fight we get better and better declared Perez after his success I worked really really hard I knew winning this fight something big could happen If I keep working something big s going to come my way San Diego s Chaves scores shutout win Local fans cheered on San Diego s undefeated super bantamweight prospect Jorge El Ni o Dorado Chaves - KOs who put in eight rounds against durable Brandon Douglas of Salt Lake City Utah - KOs Wearing trunks in Padres brown and gold Chaves had to settle for a complete shutout on all three scorecards for a unanimous decision Chaves promised fans an early knockout But Douglas had serious intentions a solid chin and was willing to exchange shots with Chaves Event on Chaves caught Douglas with a check left hook and he bounced off the canvas but wasn t seriously hurt Chaves continued to dominate Douglas and give his fans a show And there s more boxing to come in Oceanside Spokesperson Jane Murcia of Golden Boy Boxing commented the promoter intends to return to Frontwave for another event later this year
