Las Vegas Hustle Stay Undefeated with Quarterfinal Win Over Miami Assassins
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The Las Vegas Hustle (9–0) remained undefeated and advanced to the semifinals with a hard-fought 232–220 victory over the Miami Assassins (4–5) in the opening quarterfinal of TBL Team Boxing League’s Friday night playoff doubleheader. The matchup took place at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona.
Round of the Night
Round 3 took home “Round of the Night” honors as Miami’s Ali Valle edged out former WBA champion Jamie Mitchell in a thrilling toe-to-toe battle that kept the crowd on edge.
Stars of the Night
1st Star: Anthony Hollaway (Las Vegas) delivered a highlight-reel knockout of Yunieski “The Monster” Gonzalez during the Money Rounds.
2nd Star: Florencia Britos (Las Vegas) earned two clutch decision wins over Martiza Sanchez in both the Middle and Money Rounds.
3rd Star: Pedro Veitia (Miami) dropped Dayan Depestre in the Middle Rounds, keeping Miami in striking distance.
Match Breakdown
The battle was neck-and-neck early, tied 66–66 after the Launch Rounds. Las Vegas edged ahead 153–149 after the Middle Rounds behind key wins by Hollaway and Britos. In the Money Rounds, the Hustle pulled away with strong performances across the board, sealing a 232–220 win to remain unbeaten and advance to the semifinals.
Launch Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Natalia Castaneda vs. Evelyn Romo | 10–9 | Las Vegas 10–9 |
| Osvel Caballero vs. Victor Abreu | 10–9 | Las Vegas 20–18 |
| Jamie Mitchell vs. Ali Pajuelo Valle | 9–10 | Las Vegas 29–28 |
| Yoel Luis Sandoval Ochoa vs. Yosidel Napoles | 9–10 | Tied 38–38 |
| Reinier Diaz Salgado vs. Enmanuel Rojas | 10–9 | Las Vegas 48–47 |
| Dislan Rivaux Gainza vs. Esteuri Suero | 10–9 | Las Vegas 58–56 |
| Luis Portuondo vs. Lazaro Medina | 8–10 | Tied 66–66 |
| Kye Brooks vs. Raciel Beltran | 10–9 | Las Vegas 76–75 |
Middle Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Brenda Hernandez Cardenas vs. Natalie Gage | 10–9 | Las Vegas 86–84 |
| Yusinel Abrahante vs. Claudio Marrero | 9–10 | Las Vegas 95–94 |
| Florencia Britos vs. Maritza Sanchez | 10–9 | Las Vegas 105–103 |
| Maurice Lee vs. Lorenzo Trevino | 10–9 | Las Vegas 115–112 |
| Dayan Depestre vs. Pedro Veitia | 8–10 | Las Vegas 123–122 |
| Jorge Luis Sotolongo vs. Yusmel Ruiz | 10–9 | Las Vegas 133–131 |
| Anthony Hollaway vs. Yuniesky Gonzalez | 10–9 | Las Vegas 143–140 |
| Herich Ruiz Cordoba vs. Gustavo Trujillo | 10–9 | Las Vegas 153–149 |
Money Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Dislan Rivaux Gainza vs. Esteuri Suero | 9–10 | Las Vegas 162–159 |
| Dayan Depestre vs. Pedro Veitia | 10–9 | Las Vegas 172–168 |
| Florencia Britos vs. Maritza Sanchez | 10–9 | Las Vegas 182–177 |
| Anthony Hollaway vs. Yuniesky Gonzalez | 10–7 | Las Vegas 192–184 |
| Osvel Caballero vs. Victor Abreu | 10–9 | Las Vegas 202–193 |
| Jorge Luis Sotolongo vs. Yusmel Ruiz | 10–9 | Las Vegas 212–202 |
| Kye Brooks vs. Gustavo Trujillo | 10–9 | Las Vegas 222–211 |
| Yoel Luis Sandoval Ochoa vs. Yosidel Napoles | 10–9 | Las Vegas 232–220 |