Today Romero Stops Ahmetov In 2nd Round On Wilder-Fury
The night began with two unbeaten fighters, but one thrashed the other. Las Vegas’ Romero, who is promoted by Floyd Mayweather’s Mayweather Promotions, dropped Ahmetovs twice in the second en-route to the stoppage.
Rolando Romero knocked out Arthur Ahmetovs inside two rounds to kick off the undercard action on the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury undercard at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Rolando Romero continued the strong start to his pro career Saturday by knocking out Arthur Ahmetovs.
Las Vegas’ Romero, who’s promoted by Floyd Mayweather’s company, knocked down Ahmetovs twice in the second round and stopped his previously unbeaten opponent less than halfway into that round. Romero’s victory came in the first fight on the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury undercard at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Referee Robert Hoyle halted their scheduled eight-rounder at 1:22 of the second round, with Ahmetovs still standing, taking punches when his back was against the ropes.
The time of the stoppage came at 1:22, as Ahmetovs was standing against the ropes taking a beating.
Romero (11-0, 10 KO’s), 24, has knocked out six opponents consecutively.
However, a left hook by Romero sent him down to a knee just moments later.
Romero first dropped Ahmetovs with a straight right hand after slipping a shot early in the second round. Ahmetovs fell flat on his back but got up.
Referee Robert Hoyle soon stepped in to stop the bout.
