Raymond Muratalla secured his 21st win with a unanimous decision victory over Tevin Farmer, the former world champion. The scores were 97-92, 96-93, and 95-94 in favor of Muratalla in the lightweight bout on Saturday night. The California native is now eyeing a match against either WBO lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk or WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson.
In another recent boxing event, Shakur Stevenson successfully defended his WBC lightweight world title by defeating Artem Harutyunyan via unanimous decision. This victory sets the stage for a potential showdown between Muratalla and Stevenson if the match with Berinchyk does not materialize.
During the fight, Farmer displayed his boxing skills in the first half of the match, utilizing his speed and counterpunching abilities with his southpaw stance. However, Muratalla’s power became more evident as the fight progressed, leading to Farmer’s decline in performance. In the 10th and final round, Muratalla landed a series of body shots and a strong right hand that stunned Farmer, solidifying his victory.
Following the fight, Muratalla expressed his determination by stating, “I want the champions next. Berinchyk called my name. I’m calling out his name right now. If I can’t get Berinchyk, then I want Shakur.” His relentless pressure and consistency throughout the match were key factors in securing the win.
On the other hand, Farmer voiced his frustrations about the point deduction for holding during the eighth round. Despite feeling that both fighters were holding at times, Farmer acknowledged the referee’s authority in making such decisions. He accepted the outcome with sportsmanship, recognizing the referee’s role in officiating the match.
Overall, Muratalla’s victory over Farmer marks another milestone in his undefeated boxing career, setting the stage for potential future matchups against elite champions in the lightweight division. As the boxing world awaits the next moves of Muratalla, Berinchyk, and Stevenson, fans can anticipate thrilling matchups and high-stakes competition in the ring.