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Below is the full card (6 p.m. ET/DAZN):
- Canelo Alvarez defeated Rocky Fielding by TKO, round 3, 2:38 to win the WBA "Regular" Super Middleweight Title
- Tevin Farmer defeated Francisco Fonseca by unanimous decision (117-111, 117-111, 117-111) to retain the IBF Super Featherweight Title
- Sadam Ali defeated Mauricio Herrera by unanimous decision (100-90, 99-91, 98-92)
- Ryan Garcia defeated Braulio Rodriguez by KO, round 5, 1:14
- Katie Taylor defeated Eva Wahlstrom by unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 100-90) to retain the unified WBA and IBF Women's Lightweight Titles
- Lamont Roach Jr. defeated Alberto Mercado by unanimous decision (99-91, 98-92, 97-93) to retain the WBO International Super Featherweight Title
- Yves Ulysse Jr. defeated Maximilliano Becerra by unanimous decision (79-71, 78-72, 78-72)
- Bilal Akkawy defeated Victor Fonseca by TKO, round 7, 2:53
Katie Taylor (c) vs. Eva Wahlstrom: Unified WBA and IBF Women's Lightweight Titles
Round 1: Wahlstrom throws a couple of sharp jabs to Taylor. Taylor scored a couple of left hooks to the body. Taylor throws a pair of hooks to Wahlstrom upstairs. Wahlstrom connects with a couple of jabs. Taylor lands three hooks to end the round.
Fightful scored round 1 for Taylor 10-9
Round 2: Wahlstrom throws a couple of hooks and Taylor answers back before the two clinched. Taylor lands a right hook then a left jab. Taylor throws a three-punch combination as Wahlstrom blocks them.
Fightful scored round 2 for Taylor 10-9
Round 3: Both women trade punches early on in the round and nearly clash heads. Taylor lands a 1-2 combination. Taylor is the more aggressive fighter in the round as Wahlstrom is still trying to find her range.
Fightful scored round 3 for Taylor 10-9
Round 4: Taylor scores with a big left hook and then a left hand to the body. Wahlstrom throws a straight right to the body. Taylor lands a right hook then a left uppercut to the body. Taylor lands another 1-2 with the right hand to Wahlstrom's head.
Fightful scored round 4 for Taylor 10-9
Round 5: The round starts with both women clinching and landing short-range body shots. Taylor misses a left hook to the body, but then connects two right hooks to the side of Wahlstrom's head. Taylor then unloads a series of punches to Wahlstrom.
Fightful scored round 5 for Taylor 10-9
Round 6: Taylor opens things up with a series of jabs that pressures Wahlstrom to the ropes. Taylor connects with three straight right hands. Taylor and Wahlstrom exchange shots late in the round.
Fightful scored round 6 for Taylor 10-9
Round 7: Taylor throws a combination that ends with a straight right hand to Wahlstrom's face. Wahlstrom is looking to bring the same level of activity, throwing a number of punches, but doesn't land as well as Taylor's punches have been landing all fight long. Taylor lands four straight punches to the body.
Fightful scored round 7 for Taylor 10-9
Round 8: Taylor starts to throw more to the body, as Wahlstrom throws a couple of body shots of her own.Taylor throws another punch to the body then lands a three-punch combination upstairs.
Fightful scored round 8 for Taylor 10-9
Round 9: Taylor lands a series of big left hooks to Wahlstrom and the two women trade shots for 20 uninterrupted seconds. Taylor lands more body shots as well as left hooks upstairs, looking for the knockout. Wahlstrom is bleeding from the top of her forehead from an accidental headbutt.
Fightful scored round 9 for Taylor 10-9
Round 10: Wahlstrom is looking to work the body and lands a series of shots to Taylor. Both women briefly trade punches as the crowd at Madison Square Garden cheers loudly during the exchange. Wahlstrom throws a counter right hand, but it barely lands.
Fightful scored round 10 for Taylor 10-9, making it 100-90 for Taylor
Official Result: Katie Taylor defeated Eva Wahlstrom by unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 100-90) to retain the unified WBA and IBF Women's Lightweight Titles
Tevin Farmer (c) vs. Francisco Fonseca: IBF Super Featherweight Title
Round 1: Farmer opens up with a couple of left jabs from the southpaw stance. Farmer lands a couple of jabs to the body and ducks under a straight right from Fonseca. Fonseca misses a pair of jabs and Fonseca lands a left hand to the body. Both men clinch late in the round. Fonseca lands a counter left hand upstairs. Farmer ends the round with a 1-2 to the body.
Fightful scored round 1 for Farmer 10-9
Round 2: Farmer lands several quick jabs to the bodies and manages to avoid getting hit hard from Fonseca. Farmer lands a jab and blocks a right hand from Fonseca. Both men clinch and Fonseca nearly hits the back of Farmer’s head. Farmer lands another body shot and follows it up with a three-punch combination to Fonseca’s ribs.
Fightful scored round 2 for Farmer 10-9
Round 3: Farmer lands a counter left hand and continues to outbox Fonseca. Farmer lands a pair of left jabs to the body and dodges Fonseca’s right hand. Farmer misses a left hand and dodges a right hook from Fonseca.
Fightful scored round 3 for Farmer 10-9
Round 4: Farmer throws a 1-2 combination upstairs, but Fonseca connects on a combination to the body. Fonseca lands a quick left hook. Fonseca lands a quick left hand to Farmer’s chin. Fonseca goes to the ropes and he exchanges punches with Farmer late in the round. Both men trade short hooks to the body as they clinch.
Fightful scored round 4 for Farmer 10-9
Round 5: Both men trade punches to the start the round. Farmer throws a lazy jab and then dodges a right uppercut from Fonseca. Fonseca throws a three-punch combination, but Farmer was able to move out of danger. Farmer lands a big left hand that catches Fonseca off-balance for a second, but quickly recovers. Fonseca lets his hands go as Farmer moves back to try and avoid getting hit.
Fightful scored round 5 for Farmer 10-9
Round 6: Farmer and Fonseca exchange a couple of hooks to the body and to the head. Farmer lands a big left hook to the body. Farmer lands another hook to the body, but Fonseca lands his own body shot and follows it up with a jab to Farmer’s head. Farmer connects with an uppercut that splits Fonseca’s defense. Farmer lands another jab upstairs.
Fightful scored round 6 for Farmer 10-9
Round 7: Fonseca is bleeding from near his right eye as Farmer lands a stiff left jab upstairs. Farmer lands a big body shot to Fonseca, who is hanging in there, but simply getting outboxed. Fonseca lands an uppercut to Farmer. Both men trade punches in the middle of the ring. Fonseca lands two quick jabs to Farmer’s face. Fonseca misses a sweeping right hook as Farmer ducks under it and tees off on Fonseca with an eight-punch combination.
Fightful scored round 7 for Farmer 10-9
Round 8: Farmer goes back to work, landing an uppercut on Fonseca and then a right cross. Fonseca lands a left hook upstairs and then a right hand to the body. Fonseca lands a couple of uppercuts to Farmer. Fonseca works to the body and is starting to land more punches than the champion.
Fightful scored round 8 for Fonseca 10-9
Round 9: Farmer lands a pair of jabs to Fonseca as Farmer moves around the ring. Farmer lands a left jab to the body. Fonseca and Farmer exchange body shots. Farmer lands an uppercut and then a combination of punches, but Fonseca is still taking those shots and hanging in there.
Fightful scored round 9 for Farmer 10-9
Round 10: Farmer lands several punches to start the round, but Fonseca closes the distance and connects with a couple of short punches. Farmer lands a right hook and then a strong left uppercut. Farmer lands several consecutive uppercuts that hurts Fonseca. Fonseca lands a quick left uppercut. Farmer lands another series of body shots late in the round.
Fightful scored round 10 for Farmer 10-9
Round 11: Farmer lands a solid left jab to Fonseca’s chin. Farmer moves around the ring and is now fighting in the orthodox stance. Fonseca lands a short hook to the body and doubles up on jabs to Farmer’s face. Farmer misses an uppercut and eats a left hook upstairs.
Fightful scored round 11 for Fonseca 10-9
Round 12: Fonseca lands a left jab to Farmer and Farmer is moving away from Fonseca. Farmer is looking to clinch and avoiding any danger from Fonseca. Fonseca barely misses a right hand. Fonseca lands a left jab upstairs. Both men clinch once more and Fonseca lands a short left hook. Farmer lands a couple of quick jabs, but Fonseca blocks them. Farmer connects on a body shot. Farmer spins around and is hit by Fonseca.
Fightful scored round 12 for Fonseca 10-9, making it 117-111 for Farmer
Official Result: Tevin Farmer defeated Francisco Fonseca by unanimous decision (117-111, 117-111, 117-111) to retain the IBF Super Featherweight Title
Canelo Alvarez vs. Rocky Fielding (c): WBA "Regular" Super Middleweight Title
Round 1: Fielding starts off with a couple of left jabs to Canelo. Canelo goes to the body with several combinations that land cleanly. Canelo lands a 1-2 to the body and Fielding responds with a three-punch combination upstairs. Canelo is still working the body and is successful so far in this first round. Canelo lands a body shot and Fielding takes a knee. Fielding is looking to fight back, but Canelo’s body work is superb.
Fightful scored round 1 for Canelo 10-8
Round 2: Fielding throws a couple of right jabs and Canelo lands a right hook to the body. Canelo lands a 1-2 to the body and then a short right hand to Fielding. Canelo lands a right jab to Fielding’s ribs. Canelo connects a left hook to the body and is in control of the fight. Fielding lands a series of punches upstairs, but it does not seem to affect Canelo. Canelo lands several more hooks to the body. Canelo lands a left uppercut to Fielding’s chin, followed by another body shot. Canelo lands another body shot to knock down Fielding.
Fightful scored round 2 for Canelo 10-8
Round 3: Fielding throws a couple of punches upstairs and Canelo simply continues to punish Fielding’s body. Canelo lets his hands go and and Fielding is not able to defend against Canelo’s power. Canelo lands a short uppercut to Fielding’s gut. Fielding connects with a 1-2 combination upstairs. Canelo lands a hard right hand upstairs to knock down Fielding yet again. Canelo hits another body shot and Fielding takes a knee. The referee stops the fight and Canelo is the new WBA “Regular” super middleweight champion.
Official Result: Canelo Alvarez defeated Rocky Fielding by TKO, round 3, 2:38 to win the WBA "Regular" Super Middleweight Title
