Brelad v. Mayorga

[APBAgreat]

(3)Mark Breland 35-3-1 (25) v. Ricardo Mayorga 29-6-1 (23)

August 30, 2008
Mountaineer Racetrack & Resort
Chester, West Virginia

The Boxing Digest panel of experts were split of thought on this encounter. Author Anselmo & The “King of the boxing biofiles” Scoop Malinowski see a Mayorga KO win. Malinowski emphatically believes that Mayorga in his prime was near unstoppable, & therefore he would brutally KO Breland. Anselmo see’s Breland building an early lead with his considerable boxing skills but unable to hold off the stronger and more durable Nicaraguan. Mayorga would press the issue by forcing his way inside where his superior strength and roughhousing would carry the day. Mayorga’s wild, but powerful shots would eventually shatter Breland’s chin en route to a 10th round KO. Matchmaker Bos saw this as a Breland victory with Anselmo picking Breland via a “quick KO”

Mayorga as Anselmo predicted, and anyone else with a minute knowledge of Mayorga’s style, was correct that he would carry the fight inside. Breland met him early on but found out quickly that victory would not be had playing the eccentric Nicaraguan’s style. Mayorga’s superior strength on the inside was clear. A couple of hard right hands had Breland trying to hide behind a high & tight guard. By the end of the opening round Breland was breathing heavy and easily persuaded that fighting from the outside would be the way to go.

In round two Mayorga controlled the early going by landing several vicious shots. Breland was landing an occasional jab that failed to keep Mayorga from applying a full court press. Breland was grateful to referee Brian Garry from preventing Mayorga from leaning on Breland’s back and neck, while trying to push him to the floor. In the beginning of the 2nd minute Breland finally landed a punch that hurt Mayorga when he sent a right cross right down the pipe that stopped Mayorga in his tracks. Mayorga went into a shell and successfully blocked a Breland flurry and then landed a wicked jab that abruptly terminated Breland’s attack. Both fighters took turns landing shots to the bell in a very tight round that featured ample leather being swapped.

Breland fought from the outside in a circling fashion moving away from his opponent’s power. While Mayorga was achieving pockets of success it was Breland who was landing the most punches causing Mayorga’s left eye to swell by the end of the 4th heat.
Mayorga must’ve been light on the cigarette butts as he appeared to be in excellent condition relentlessly pushing forward while launching blows at a relatively high volume. While both men landed several hard blows, each of them showed impressive resiliency by quickly countering. While Mayorga continued to charge inside he was effectively ducking and blocking blows while using his jab as both an offensive and defensive weapon.

By the midway point it was evident Breland was trying to pace himself for a strong ending. Mayorga continued to press the issue landing more blows but taking some punishment in the process. Midway through the 6th round Mayorga fell for a trap set by Breland when he cornered Breland in the right neutral corner. Breland adroitly slipped a Mayorga cross and buzzed him with a lightening combo and topping off the series of punches with a sweep uppercut that snapped Mayorga’s head back and staggering him. Breland tried to target the swollen eye but Mayorga repaid the favor by snapping back Breland’s head with a jolting uppercut.

Breland’s inactivity in round 7 cost him the stanza as Mayorga landed the majority of the few blows landed while applying all of the aggression. In round 8, however, Breland unleashed the arsenal early on by scoring with a hard combination. Mayorga wasn’t about to just take as he quickly responded with a fine combination of his own. Both boxers than focused on some body blows. A couple of quick left hooks just under the ribcage had Mayorga holding on to stem the assault. Mayorga’s punches were getting wider and wilder as the round progressed. His eye began to balloon as the result of a high quantity of Breland right hands. Suddenly now Breland was appearing on par in the pushing and shoving during the inside fighting…a sure sign of the ebbing of Mayorga’s strength.

By the 9th Mayorga’s face was swollen and red with his eye evolving into a slit. The torrent of blows Mayorga has had to absorb in order to get inside were clearly taking their toll. Twelve seconds into the round Mayorga was staggered by a windmill right hand that landed flush on the chin staggering him. Working out of a tight and low crouch Mayorga retaliated with a hard right hand that landed as Mayorga sprung from his crouch. Breland was hurt badly by the blow and had to hold on. Adding insult to injury the blow also opened Breland up a nasty cut smack in the middle of his right eyebrow. The wound soon had the right side of Breland’s face crimson. When Breland attempted to defend the wound Mayorga smartly shifted to a body attack driving home a wicked hook to the midsection. Mayorga shifted into a southpaw stance doing anything he could to step up the attack throwing caution to the wind. Breland took advantage of Mayorga’s disregard for defense and landed a pounding body shot that sent Mayorga to the canvass for a 3 count. Breland now went on the offensive but Mayorga was game and a rapid and vicious exchange took place that was hell bent for leather. Mayorga was hurt and for the first time was forced to retreat but not just retreat but to run from Breland’s blistering blows. Breland caught him on the ropes with a hard cross. Mayorga looked ready to go, but the one thing that Mayorga has in ample quanties is guts, and his sheer courage and determination kept Mayorga upright. In the meantime it looked like the referee was getting ready to jump in and end the bout.

In Mayorga’s corner Clemente Medina asked Mayorga if he wanted to stop but the prideful warrior refused. His balls probably weigh more than his brain. Mayorga’s cut man Jimmy Montoya vainly applied the cold compress and end swell to no avail as Mayorga’s face was at the hideous stage. At the bell both men met in ring center and traded leather. A roundhouse right spun Mayorga’s head around as if it were on a swivel. He left eye was shut and now very susceptible to right hand shots. Now Breland was utilizing the jab…just whacking the swollen eye in an effort to burst the mouse. Mayorga just ate the jabs and continued to bore in causing Breland to tie him up. Breland was landing punches from all angles…over the top..from the sides…and from underneath. Mayorga…though was relentless in his efforts landing a hard left hook that backed up Breland. Despite being hurt Breland now displayed his courage as he countered with a hard cross of his own. Breland began a series of blows that pounded Mayorga into his corner. Brian Garry halted the proceeding at the 1:57 mark when it was clear that Mayorga had sustained more than enough punishment in an effort that was extremely unlikely to bear any fruits of victory.

Mayorga was a brave warrior who is limited in skill. Breland out boxed his determined foe and effectively dishing out the necessary punishment in the process that led to victory. Of all boxers that I have personally observed in my many years as an avid boxing fan, none are more despicable than Mayorga. The only finish I would have enjoyed more is Mayorga getting the ten count. Breland on the other hand is the All American boy. He is a well-mannered respectable man who can be held up to any child as a role model. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Breland in Shutzen Park in North Bergen, NJ at a local boxing show. He is a gentlemen who treats all with respect. More than being a great champion in boxing…he’s a real champion in life…the kind of guy you hope your son can grow up to be like in demeanor, or your daughter would marry, because more than anything else in this world there is nothing more important than treating your fellow human beings with kindness and respect by extending goodwill to each other. Just think…if everyone did that we’d have Peace on earth due to Good will to men (& Women).

[Mad Bomber]

Nice write-ups, and I especially like the outcome of the Curry-Judah fight as I have never been a fan of Judah.


Greg

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[APBAgreat]

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[professordp]

Originally Posted by APBAgreat

Thank you for your suggestion. This is exactly what I had been doing, however, I definitely encompass more readers by offering the product in this manner.

And takeup forum space in the process---LOL!