BETHLEHEM, PA - Super middleweight rising star Angel Chavez (10-0, 8 KOs) remained undefeated against Khainell Wheeler (7-4, 6 KOs) of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In his first eight-round bout, Chavez showcased his power, scoring a second-round knockout.

The bout, held in Wheeler's hometown, saw Chavez who is promoted by Amaury Piedra, of Boxlab Promotions, take control from the outset. After a strategic first round, Chavez unleashed a powerful right uppercut followed by a precise left hook to the head, staggering Wheeler, forcing him to take a knee in round two. 

With Wheeler hurt, Chavez capitalized on the opportunity. Chavez followed with a relentless flurry of punches, ultimately forcing the referee to stop the fight in the middle of the session.

Reflecting on his victory, Chavez stated: “It feels incredible to come out victorious in Wheeler's hometown. I felt confident in my abilities, and I’m grateful for the support of my fans and team. I wasn’t too happy that he didn’t honor his contract by coming in overweight, so I took it out on him. I had to punish him.”

Coach Bob Santos expressed his admiration for Chavez’s performance, stating, “Angel showed he is a force in this division. He had no hesitation in taking this fight after the guy came in way overweight, that says a lot about his mindset. This kid reminds me a lot of David Benavidez. His execution was flawless, and I couldn’t be prouder of his victory.”