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Sebastian Fundora earns stoppage, Porter vs Formella undercard results

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In the co-main event to Porter vs Formella, sensational super welterweight Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora (15-0-1, 10 KOs) overwhelmed hard-hitting Nathaniel Gallimore (21-5-1, 17 KOs) on his way to a stoppage victory in the sixth round.

“I give my performance a 10 out of 10,” said Fundora. “I did what I had to do tonight. We’re always working on our distance and controlling that part of the fight, because I know I’m going to need it throughout my career. Whatever my team thinks is best for me next, I’ll be ready for it.”

Towering at nearly six-feet six-inches, Fundora used his length early to beat his hard-charging opponent to the punch, before using impressive punch output to wear Gallimore down on his way to earning the TKO. Gallimore had some success early, making Fundora fight on the inside while trying to set up, and occasionally landing, his own hard counters.

In round three, Fundora’s relentless power attack to the head and body began to be met with less resistance from Gallimore, who increasingly seemed to rely on landing one big punch to turn the tide of the fight. The pressure remained steady, as Fundora came forward throwing 74, 111 and 90 power punches respectively in rounds three, four and five.

Midway through round six, Fundora’s relentless offensive output eventually forced referee Ray Corona to halt the bout 1:28 into the round to give Fundora the victory over Gallimore, who appeared to suffer a leg injury during the fight.

After the fight, the 22-year-old Fundora discussed dedicating the fight to his promoter Sampson Lewkowicz, along with the trunks he wore to honor those who have and continue to suffer from COVID-19.

“My ring outfit tonight is dedicated to the COVID-19 victims,” said Fundora. “I just want to say, keep wearing your masks, wear your gloves and sanitize your hands so we can bring boxing back to the fans. I also want to dedicate this fight to my promoter Sampson Lewkowicz, who just won a big fight with cancer and I couldn’t be more proud of him.”

In a middleweight special attraction on the broadcast, top prospect Joey Spencer (11-0, 8 KOs) dropped Shawn West (5-2, 3 KOs) twice on his way to a fourth-round stoppage victory.

“I felt great about my performance tonight,” said Spencer. “I did everything we had been working on. After the knockdown, I took my time and threw a good flurry. We knew he was tough, so I just stayed calm and took the right shot when it came. I think the experience I’ve had so far in my career showed through in this fight.”

Spencer showed a fierce body attack from the outset, hitting West with a big left hook to the body almost immediately in round one, landing 17 total body shots in the first two rounds. Just over a minute into round two, Spencer connected on a straight right hand to hurt West, eventually putting him down with a follow up combination.

West was able to make it through the round, showing enough accuracy on the counter attack to keep Spencer from pressing forward wildly. In round four, Spencer again connected with a picturesque right hand that hurt and wobbled West.

Spencer would follow up with another series of impressive combinations, eventually forcing referee Jerry Cantu to stop the bout 1:51 into the fourth round. Post-fight, Spencer credited extra film study and his strong team with in-ring improvements and making the seamless transition to the changes needed in fight preparations due to COVID-19.

“I studied everybody heading into this fight,” said Spencer. “That’s something that made a big difference. I used to study boxing as a hobby and got away from it the last couple years, mostly watching just my own fights. But I’ve watched a wide variety of fighters, from classic fighters, to current prospects. I watched a lot of Sugar Ray Leonard and Robert Duran, a lot of contrasting styles. I also watched a lot of Errol Spence, Jr., Caleb Plant and Shawn Porter, amongst others. There was no limit on how much I watched in this camp and I think it showed.

“I couldn’t do this if I didn’t have the family and the team that I have. Everyone plays a huge part and does something to keep the train moving. Tough situations like the pandemic are just another day for me.”

Following the broadcast on FOX, additional action on FS1 featured welterweight Justin DeLoach (19-4, 10 KOs) delivering a first-round knockout victory over previously unbeaten Livan Navarro (11-1, 7 KOs) 2:15 into the fight. The FS1 telecast also saw Edward Ortiz (11-0-2, 4 KOs) score a split-decision victory over Antonio Todd (7-4, 4 KOs) in their eight-round super middleweight matchup, with one judge seeing the fight 77-75 for Todd, overruled by two judges scoring the fight 77-75 for Ortiz.