The careful and persistent “pursuit” brought the victory.
Denver “The Excitement” Cuello successfully defended his WBC International Minimumweight crown after an impressive 8th round TKO victory over Thailand’s Samat “3K Battery” Chaiyong Sunday (Manila Time) in front of his supportive countrymen in Angono Rizal in the event entitled “Laban ng Lahi”.
Showing great conditioning throughout the fight, Cuello showed patience and determination as he gradually cornered the former Muay Thai slugger Chaiyong after the latter tried to utilize the “hit and run” strategy against the much stronger champion.
Body shots showed great effectiveness for Cuello as he limited the mobility of the backpedaling challenger and tore him brick by brick starting from the 3rd round until the end of the fight.
Chaiyong showed notable endurance as he withstood multiple flurries from the champion but all the punishments he received took its toll on him as referee Bruce McTavish stepped in to prevent further damage thus giving Cuello the victory.
After this victory, Cuello’s camp is looking forward to bigger world championship fights for their prized fighter.
Cuello could very well be another future big time boxer that will follow the footsteps of pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao or the fast rising superstar Nonito Donaire.
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