Yoenis Tellez secured a stunning knockout victory over Livan Navarro with a perfect uppercut in a WBA Continental Latin America Super Welterweight fight, making a name for himself on the undercard of a Jake Paul event.
Yoenis Tellez? Oh, he’s no longer flying under the radar. Friday night was a game-changer for him.
He squared off against Livan Navarro, right? It was a WBA Continental Latin America Super Welterweight clash. And boy, did Tellez bring the thunder. The 23-year-old Cuban showcased a knockout that had everyone buzzing. This all went down in Orlando, at the Caribe Royal Hotel. And guess what? It was the undercard for Jake Paul vs. Andre August.
The fight kicked off with both fighters trading blows, toe-to-toe. But then, in round three, Tellez shifted gears. He unleashed a barrage of right hooks that sent Navarro reeling. Almost had him down again before the bell saved him. Talk about a close call!
After that, Tellez was unstoppable. He dominated the ring, looking set for a clear-cut decision win. But, you know what? He didn’t leave it to the judges. Nope. Tellez landed this immaculate uppercut. Navarro hit the deck, out like a light. It was brutal, to be honest. Navarro was down for what seemed like an eternity.
Want to see Tellez’s handiwork for yourself? Check out the clip of his jaw-dropping one-punch KO. It’s something else, really.