Diego Torres beats Jonathan Escobedo Martinez in Tijuana, Mexico

Diego Torres Nunez vs. Jonathan Escobedo Martinez

Plaza Monumental de Playas de Tijuana, Mexico – 19 February 2022

Diego “Azabache” Torres Nunez (14-0, 13 KOs) from Zapopan, Mexico, went the distance for the first time in his career when he faced fellow countryman Jonathan “Perita” Escobedo Martinez (8-3-1, 2 KOs).

The 10-round super lightweight fight had the crowd cheering all night as both fighters went after each other with devastating blows that left Escobedo Martinez with two cuts, one above the left eye and another below the right.

That was a result of Torres Nunez’s effect and powerful jab, which he utilized heavily in the first few rounds of the fight. In the fifth round, the referee took a time out to examine the cut above the left eye, with the doctor ruling him ‘ok’ to continue. Torres Nunez took a knee in the sixth round, but the referee ruled it a slip.

Escobedo Martinez was out for blood after the referee’s ruling, as he cornered Torres Nunez a few times, visibly hurting him. Torres Nunez had a point deducted in the eighth round as he continued to lose his mouthguard.

Both fighters were visibly tired and worn down by the 10th round, as they closed out the fight to the applause of the attendees. Ultimately, Torres Nunez was crowned the victor via unanimous decision with scores of 97-92, 98-91, 97-92 as fight fans gave his opponent a standing ovation for his brave performance.

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