Umar Dzambekov continued his march towards the featherlight heavyweight elite with a chilling second-round knockout over Artem Brusov at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California.
The Los Angeles-based southpaw, trained by Marvin Somodio at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym, wasted no time in asserting his dominance in the main event of Tom Loeffler’s Hollywood Fight Nights on UFC Fight Pass.
From the first bell, Dzambekov (13-0, 9 KO) defeated Brusov (13-2, 12 KO) with sturdy shots, defeating the Floridian three times in the first round. The finish came in the second quarter when Dzambekov uncorked a brutal left uppercut that immediately felled Brusov. Referee Thomas Taylor waved before the bell and gave Dzambekov his most explosive victory ever.
At just 27 years elderly, Dzambekov’s combination of poise and menace continues to turn heads as one of 360 Promotions’ most stimulating undefeated forces in California’s power-packed featherlight heavyweight scene. Discussing the immediate finish of the fight, Dzambekov said after the fight: “Something knockout happened when Brusov probably underestimated my strength. The most risky punches are the ones you don’t expect and that was one of them.”
Daniel “Chucky” Barrera outclasses veteran Mario Hernandez
Super flyweight Daniel “Chucky” Barrera (10-1-1, 4 KO) turned in his career-best performance with a convincing eight-round unanimous decision over the robust Mario Hernandez (13-7-1, 4 KO).
Barrera boxed beautifully, using acute counters and smart moves, all the while frustrating the Santa Ana fighter. The judges awarded scores 80-72, 79-73 and 77-75 for the 23-year-old talent from Eastvale, who continues to gain confidence under the 360 Promotions banner.
Backed by a noisy home support, Barrera maintained his poise and precision, dominating from the distance and leaving no doubt that his 115-pound ceiling was quickly rising.
“Sugar” Cain Sandoval stops Rodrigo in the tenth round of a brutal slugfest
Cain Sandoval (17-0, 15 KO) lived up to his “Sugar” nickname, but added some spice with a dramatic final-round stoppage of Filipino brawler Jino Rodrigo (13-6-2, 11 KO) in a spectacular victory.
Led by Hall of Famer Freddie Roach, the Sacramento native traded ponderous artillery with Rodrigo for nine punishing rounds before sealing the victory with a brutal three-punch combination in round ten. Rodrigo hit the deck and the referee intervened at 2:30 of the final frame. At the time of the stoppage, Sandoval had the advantage on all cards – 88-83 twice and 89-82 – ending another devastating performance by one of California’s most risky super lightweights.
Sandoval commented on the complex nature of the fight, saying, “Whatever you do best in the ring, I’ll take it away from you. He threw punches. I adjusted to them. That’s what real fighters do. That’s who I am.”
Jason Burgos | Promotion 360
Roxy Verduzco’s “right hook” dominates Lomeli’s pearl
Undefeated Los Angeles southpaw Roxy Verduzco (6-0, 1 KO) showed off her technical prowess with an eight-round decision over Mexican veteran Perla Lomeli (7-6, 1 KO).
Verduzco, competing in the junior featherweight division for the first time, controlled the action with measured counter-attacks and smart in-ring IQ. The judges twice awarded the score 80-72 and 79-73, and the 23-year-old easily extended her unbeaten streak.
Vazquez starts with a bang
Early in the evening, Jonathan Vazquez (2-0, 1 KO) stopped Antonio Ferrel (0-2) twice en route to a quick stoppage in the first round of their featherweight fight. The Santa Maria native wasted no time in making an impression as the Chumash Casino crowd came alive early.
Loeffler praises sold-out Chumash show
Promoter Tom Loeffler praised the success of the latest installment of Hollywood Fight Nights. “It was another great performance at the pretty Chumash Casino. From top to bottom, this card lived up to the hype,” Loeffler said. “We want to thank the fans for coming out to another sold-out show and everyone who joined UFC Fight Pass.
“We look forward to making Chumash Casino a home for world-class boxing.”
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Xander Zayas and Jaron Ennis will meet tonight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where two undefeated world champions will fight for the WBO and WBA super welterweight titles.
Zayas is defending his WBO and first WBA title for the second time, while Ennis is moving up from welterweight in a bid to become a two-weight ruler.
World Boxing News brings you live scores and updates from Brooklyn throughout the evening.
Live scorecards:
• Jahi Tucker vs. Euri Cedeno
• Emiliano Vargas vs. Bryce Mills
• Ben Whittaker vs. Richard Rivera
• Xander Zayas vs. Jaron Ennis (including round-by-round)
Scores by Xander Zayas and Jaron Ennis
Times are local – ET
00:11
Jaron “Boots” Ennis defeated Xander Zayas in seven rounds to become the unified WBA and WBO super welterweight champion in Brooklyn.
Ennis dropped Zayas in the first round, then survived a dramatic rally in the third round in which the previously undefeated champion hurt him with several demanding shots.
The momentum dropped significantly in the fifth quarter when Ennis knocked out Zayas with a crushing uppercut.
After dominating the sixth puck, Ennis forced Zayas to kneel at the start of the seventh puck, prompting the referee to wave his hand and stop the fight.
22:43
Emiliano Vargas remained undefeated after stopping Bryce Mills in the fourth round after a dominant display in the shootout.
Vargas controlled most of the contest, although Mills had his moments in return. He won the first two rounds 10-9 before scoring a knockdown in the third and taking a frame 10-8.
The end came in the fourth period when Vargas dropped Mills twice to force a stoppage and seal an impressive TKO victory.
21:55
Ben Whittaker he defeated Richie Rivera with a crushing left hook in the second round after dropping “Popeye The Sailor Man” in the opening session.
Rivera has proven to be more than just routine work for the British lithe heavyweight, who now desperately needs a tougher test after another impressive stoppage win.
21:50
Ben Whittaker and Richie Rivera in the ring.
21:23
Jahi Tucker he achieved a majority decision victory over Euri Cedeno after ten rounds of competition, continuing his middleweight career.
Tucker took control early before Cedeno fought his way back into contention in the middle rounds. However, Tucker finished the fight as the stronger of the two, winning the final four rounds on the WBN card and securing a well-deserved verdict.
The official judges scored it 95-95, 97-93 and 98-92, giving Tucker the majority win. WBN cards 98-92.
20:53
A barnstorm is heating up for the first fight on the Pay Per View card between Jahi Tucker and Euri Cedeno.
19:56
Dennis Thompson defeated Edwin Rodriguez from Puerto Rico by split decision in a close fight. Thompson rose to a gripping challenge and earned the verdict after eight rounds.
The judges scored the fight 79-73 and 77-75 in his favor, while the third judge scored it 77-75 for Rodriguez.
The victory gave Thompson a 1-0 lead for Philadelphia over Puerto Rico.
19:43
Dennis Thompson and Edwin Rodriguez go toe-to-toe in their super bantamweight bout.
19:14
Quincey Williams they remained undefeated with a dominant 79-73 unanimous decision over the hard-wearing Jerome Baxter after eight rounds.
18:35
Quincey Williams 6-0 starts his fight against Jerome Baxter 8-1 in the welterweight division.
On the card too Juanma Lopez DeJesus it took just over two minutes to beat Alberto Motos.
Boxing in the match room
Announcement
Zayas and Ennis meet over twelve rounds for the WBO and WBA super welterweight world titles in one of the biggest fights of the year in boxing.
The undefeated champions will headline the highest level competition and boxing competition held at the Barclays Center under the jurisdiction of the Up-to-date York State Athletic Commission.
The main support will be Ben Whittaker’s defense of his WBC Silver lithe heavyweight title against Richard Rivera following his victory over Liam Cameron.
Undefeated Emiliano Vargas also returns against Bryce Mills, while Jahi Tucker and Euri Cedeno fight for the vacant IBF North American, WBC USA and WBO NABO middleweight titles.
Elsewhere on the card, Quincey Williams will face Jerome Baxter, Dennis Thompson will face Edwin Rodriguez and Juanma Lopez De Jesus will open the action against Alberto Motos.
Updates will be added below as the action unfolds in Brooklyn, with more live coverage on World Boxing News.
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Oscar Collazo remained undefeated and won the WBO International flyweight title on Saturday night with a devastating two-round victory over Neider Valdez.
The unified WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine minimumweight champion improved to 15-0 with 12 knockouts after defeating Valdez three times before Mexico’s corner stopped the fight at 2:35 of the second round.
Making his final appearance at 112 pounds, Collazo showed his strength immediately transferred to the upper division, defeating Valdez from the opening bell at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.
The Puerto Rican striker repeatedly found a home for his left hand and left no doubt about the outcome before the fight was called off.
“I felt great at 112 pounds. I love this division. In fact, I want to stay here for a long time,” Collazo said.
Knockdowns
Collazo admitted that he had already called for the fight to be stopped.
“After the third knockdown I was basically saying, ‘Never again, never again’. It was the right decision for his safety. His corner was well checked.
Cris Esqueda | Golden Boy
The victory added another belt to Collazo’s collection and enhanced his growing reputation as one of boxing’s most invigorating champions in the lower weight division.
Looking ahead, Collazo has made it clear who he wants next.
“The fight with Ricardo Sandoval definitely interests me. I really want that fight. I’m ready for gigantic fights. I’m ready to make history. That’s the fight I want next.”
Sandoval currently holds the WBA flyweight title, making this one of the most attractive fights available if Collazo continues his climb in weight.
The event was broadcast live on DAZN and was promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in partnership with Miguel Cotto Promotions.
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World Boxing News has archived the biggest boxing results from April 2026, including Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, Conor Benn, Tenshin Nasukawa, Alycia Baumgardner, Ben Whittaker, Jarrell Miller and Skye Nicolson.
The month featured major action in the heavyweight division, title fights in multiple divisions, and several notable performances from emerging contenders and established world champions.
Below is the complete archive of WBN’s April 2026 boxing results, including links to fight reports, scorecards and live coverage where available.
April 29
Skye Nicolson defeated Mariah Turner UD
April 25
Jarrell Miller defeated Lenier Pero UD | Report and results
April 18
Ben Whittaker defeated Brian Sanchez KO1 | Scorecard and results
April 17
Alicja Baumgardner defeated Bo Mi Re Shin UD | Report and results
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