Baltimore, Maryland - In the televised co-feature, former two-division world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa turned back the clock with a sensational second round knockout of Roman “Rocky” Martinez. (photos by Amanda Westcott)

The former Cuban Olympic Gold Medalist displayed the brilliant hand and foot speed that has been the hallmark of his career, and paired it with tremendous combo shots.  He came forward from the opening bell, pressing the action against Martinez, who is usually known as the aggressor.

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In the opening moments of the second round, Gamboa (30-1, 18 KOs) floored Martinez with a punishing left hook.  Martinez got up but Gamoba continued to press forward.  The second knockdown of the round was set up by another left hook followed by a powerful right to the face.  Stretching his jaw while on the canvas, Martinez (30-3-3, 18 KOs) failed to beat referee Bill Clancy’s 10 count.

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In the opening bout of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, lightweight contender Ladarius Miller narrowly edged former world champion Jezreel Corrales with a split decision scored 96-93 (Corrales), 96-93 (Miller) and 95-94 (Miller).

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