The city streets of illadelphia lacked the sensational brotherly love they are most famed for.
Before Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks extinguished the playoffs dreams of the Philadelphia 76ers, another Philadelphia franchise brought some joy to the city.
GABE ROSADO WITH THE KO OUT OF NOWHERE 🤯 pic.twitter.com/mOEAP2SChG
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) June 19, 2021
Boxer “King” Gabe Rosado (26-13-1, 15 KOs) defied the odds and won two super middleweight titles, although lower belts.
During the Jaime Munguia-Kamil Szeremeta card Saturday in El Paso, Texas, the 35-year-old veteran knocked out former amateur star Bektemir Melikuziev with a single right hand in the third round.
Melikuziev put Rosado down in Round 1 and battered his veteran foe to the body for much of two-plus rounds. Just when it seemed as if Rosado couldn’t handle his power, Melikuziev (7-1, 6 KOs) walked into an overhand right counter that laid him out flat.
Jaime Munguia wants a world title shot, but eyes a potential fight against Gabe Rosado 🏆 pic.twitter.com/sHtFxQpnDl
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) June 19, 2021
The official stoppage was at 1:21 of Round 3; Gabe Rosado gave the City of Brotherly Love the only win it would receive this weekend.
Rosado was supposed to be a stepping stone for Melikuziev after coming up short in big fights against GGG and Danny Jacobs; he was only 2-1-4 in his last seven outings.
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Now Rosado is in a position to make a run for another big fight. He called out Golden Boy Promotions newest star, Jamie Munguia, and is feeling good about the future now.
Cheer up Philly, the 76ers weren’t the only sports show, and Gabriel Rosado did not let you down.
