Sandor Martin, the guy everyone’s eyeing since he’s the next one to take a swing at the junior welterweight throne-holder Devin Haney, absolutely steamrolled over Belgian Mohamed El Marcouchi. We’re talking a knockout in the fourth round that started with a sneak peek in the second. And let’s not forget Francesco Grandelli, the hometown hero, who sent Stefan Voda packing for dreamland with a knockout that had the crowd roaring louder than a lion in a library. The Ebu Silver Featherweight Title? It’s all his, folks.
The broadcast was everywhere – DAZN had Italy and Spain covered, ESPN+ was all over it in the USA and Canada, not to mention ESPN Latino and TVP1 streaming in South America and Poland. Bulgaria and Ex-Yugoslavia got in on the action too. It was like the whole world stopped to watch these gladiators go at it.
The undercard? Biagio Grimaldi and Darwin El Badaouy, two Italian lightweights, came back for seconds after their March tango. This time, it was a slugfest that had the judges scratching their heads – a draw that left everyone arguing in their seats.
Then there was Maxim Prodan, the Ukrainian powerhouse, duking it out with Miguel Cesario Antin. A whole 8 rounds of Prodan chasing Antin, who was slicker than a greased pig but not shy about trading punches. Prodan snagged the unanimous decision, but it was no walk in the park.
Back to Sandor Martin, who was like a boxing wizard against El Marcouchi – a mix of timing, footwork, and some serious brain power. He sent Marcouchi to the mat in round two and finished the job soon after with a flurry that left Marcouchi counting stars. This win wasn’t just a checkmark for Martin; it screamed that he’s the top dog in the WBC 140lbs division.
And Grandelli? Man, he was like a wrecking ball in boxing gloves. He turned Stefan Voda’s lights out in round two with a left hook that’ll be in highlight reels for years. The crowd was eating it up, cheering like mad for their new EBU Silver champ. After his stumble in May against Mauro Forte, Grandelli’s back with a bang, and how!