On December 16, 2016, Vyacheslav Shabranskyy (17-0, 14 KOs) took on on Sullivan Barrera (17-1, 12 KOs) at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California.
The scheduled 10-round Light Heavyweight fight was televised as part of a three-fight telecast on HBO Latino in the U.S.
In the co-main event, undefeated Welterweights Eddie Gomez and Rashidi Ellis squared off in a 10-round fight.
Opening up the telecast was a Featherweight fight between Ronny Rios and Roy Tapia.
Also on the card were Golden Boy prospects Ryan Martin and Alexis Rocha.
Check out the results from the entire card below.
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Results:
Vyacheslav Shabranskyy vs. Sullivan Barrera, 10 rounds, Light Heavyweights
Photo via HBO Latino
Barrera completely outclassed Shabranskyy, though he himself was dropped in Round 2.
However, Barrera clearly the better fighter and dropped Shabranskyy in Rounds 1, 5 and 7, the latter of which forced his corner to stop the fight.
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Eddie Gomez vs. Rashidi Ellis, 10 rounds, welterweights
Photo via HBO Latino
Ellis scored a spectacular first-round knockout against Ellis.
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Ronny Rios vs. Roy Tapia, 10 rounds, Featherweights
Photo via HBO Latino
Tapia scored a TKO victory after Tapia was unable to leave the stool after Round 6.
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Javier Padilla vs. Jose Mora, 4 rounds, Super Bantamweights
Photo by Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions
Padilla scored a second-round TKO victory.
“I wanted to take my time in the ring,” said Padilla.
“I didn’t think he would get back up in the first round when he first hit the mat, but into the first couple of seconds of the second round, I was ready to finish what I came to do in my territory.”
Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Nestor Garcia, 4 rounds, Super Lightweights 
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Ortiz scored a first-round KO.
“I’m so happy with this knock out, because I feel that it was well deserved,” said Ortiz.
“He was quick to try to block my punches, so I knew I had to stop him early. As soon as I saw the open opportunity, I launched my straight right hand punch, and that did the trick.”
Alexis Rocha vs. Abraham Calderon, 6 rounds, Super Welterweights
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Rocha scored a four-round unanimous decision victory. Calderon dropped once in each of the second and third rounds, both by body shots.
“He was a tough fighter, and even though his record wasn’t spotless, he was never stopped before,” said Rocha.
“I was expecting a rough road, and I am happy with the two times I made him hit the floor. I’m a tough welterweight, and I’m only 19 so I have a lot to learn.”
Ryan Martin vs. Yardley Suarez, 8 rounds, Lightweights
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Martin scored a fourth-round TKO against Suarez.
“The moment I saw him go down, I knew that it was my time to go hard on him,” said Martin.
“It’s always an exciting moment to remain undefeated, and I’m looking forward to more things to come.”
