Results: Tachi Palace Casino
in Lemoore, CA
July 16, 2009
Photos By Jan Sanders
Goossen Tutor Promotions
By Mario Serrano
(JULY 16) Securing his WBC CABOFE title
and streaking up the heavyweight rankings, Manuel "El Toro" Quezada
(28-4, 18 KO's) triumphed in spectacular fashion with a one-punch KO
over Travis "Freight Train" Walker (31-3-1, 25 KO's).
When the opening bell rang, both fighters felt each other out, with
Walker trying to land the big blow as Quezada came forward. As the round
continued, Quezada landed a vicious left hook to the body, which hurt
Walker, forcing him to guard low. Quezada proceeded to work his way
inside and took advantage of Walker's open holes up top. With 3 seconds
left in the round, Quezada landed an amazing one-two combo that floored
Walker, ending the bout instantly at the 2:57 mark.
The hometown crowd of Quezada rose to their feet in jubilee, as their
fighter was crowned the victor.
With the victory, Quezada's extends his
winning streak, making it 17 in a row. The opportunity to land a big
fight with one of the top heavyweights in the world is now in place.
"To get the knockout they way I did was an incredible feeling," said
Quezada. "I was nervous coming into this fight as I knew Walker was a
big puncher, but once I heard the crowd cheering me on as I walked into
the ring, everything changed. I just felt a confidence that I never
felt. Joe Goossen had me working on a body attack and it worked. Those
shots to the body opened up the head shot. I took advantage, landed that
right hand, and bam it was over. I thank God for this victory."
Quezada vs Walker was presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions in
association with the Tachi Place Casino. For more information, please
visit www.goossentutor.com.
Undercard Results
In the opening minuets of a 6 round Jr. Welterweight bout, undefeated
standout Mike Dallas Jr. (9-0, 2 KO's) came out guns blazing dropping
Francisco Rios (10-10, 6 KO's) twice before referee Marcos Rosales
stopped the action. The time was 2:41 of round one.
Mohs (left) Rakoczy (right) Photo: Jan Sanders
Using her jab to perfection, former WBC
lightweight champion Jessica "Ragin" Rakcozy (31-3, 11 KO's) cruised to
a TKO victory, with a third round stoppage over Jessica Mohs (7-21-2, 2
KO's). Rakcozy's one-two combo was lethal as Mohs corner through in the
town at the 1:13 mark.
Keeping his undefeated streak alive, featherweight sensation Rico Ramos
(11-0, 7 KO's) used his lightning fast hand speed to score a one-sided
TKO over Juan Jose Beltran (19-14-3, 11 KO's). Beltran's corner stopped
the fight after the forth round.
Jr. Welterweight Hector Alatorre (16-8, 5 KO's) applied pressure and
used his superior boxing skills to outwork journeyman Christian Favela
(17-20-6, 10 KO's) over 6 rounds, in route to a unanimous decision.
Scorecards read 59-55 and 58-56 twice.
In a 4 round Jr. Middleweight bout that featured back and forth action,
Adrian Tait improved his record to (4-1-1, 2 KO's) with a unanimous
decision over Joshua Zurfluh (1-6-1). Scorecards read 40-36 across the
board.
