Phoenix Fury Edge San Antonio Snipers in Final Round Thriller
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Week four of the TBL Team Boxing League delivered high drama as Coach Sonny Gutierrez's Phoenix Fury (1-1) secured a nail-biting 227-226 victory over the San Antonio Snipers (1-1) in the final Money Round at the Mesquite Arena in Dallas, Texas.
The single-point margin came down to the last bout of the evening, with Phoenix's Charles "CP The Champ" Pugh earning a crucial decision in Round 24 to clinch the win for his team.
Round of the Night
Round 22 captured "Round of the Night" honors as San Antonio's Frencya Say defeated Phoenix's Joseph Rivas in an action-packed exchange. The two fighters traded a barrage of punches throughout the round, with Say ultimately earning the judges' decision in what became one of the evening's most memorable contests.
Stars of the Night
- 1st Star: Charles "CP The Champ" Pugh (Phoenix) delivered under immense pressure in Round 24, securing the victory for his team when the outcome hung in the balance
- 2nd Star: Rahman Muhammad (Phoenix) provided critical points with victories in both Middle and Money Rounds against Charles Garner
- 3rd Star: Jarvis Shepherd (San Antonio) impressed with dominant performances in both Middle and Money Rounds over Allen Medina, including a decisive 10-8 score in the Money Round
Match Breakdown
The competition remained incredibly tight throughout all three phases. The Launch Rounds ended in a 77-75 advantage for San Antonio, while the Middle Rounds concluded with teams deadlocked at 151-151.
The Money Rounds featured dramatic swings in momentum. Phoenix won the first three bouts to build a lead before San Antonio responded with wins in three of the next four matchups, including Jarvis Shepard's commanding 10-8 victory over Allen Medina that tied the overall score at 217-217 heading into the final round.
With everything on the line, Charles Pugh's composed performance in the final bout gave Phoenix the narrowest of victories, improving their record to 1-1 while dropping San Antonio to the same mark.
TBL Team Boxing League – Week 4
Matchup: San Antonio Snipers vs. Phoenix Fury
Final Score: Phoenix Fury 227 – San Antonio Snipers 226
Launch Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bailey vs. Marke Garcia | 10–9 | Snipers 10–9 |
| Leanne Calderon vs. Brenda Cardenas | 9–10 | Tied 19–19 |
| Israel Rodriguez vs. Abel Mendoza | 9–10 | Fury 29–28 |
| Frency Saya vs. Joseph Rivas | 10–9 | Tied 38–38 |
| Jarvis Shepard vs. Allen Medina | 10–9 | Snipers 48–47 |
| Frank Brown vs. Shaquile Felicia | 9–10 | Tied 57–57 |
| Corey Caad vs. DeAundre Pettus | 10–9 | Snipers 67–66 |
| Zachary Spiller vs. Adam Stewart | 10–9 | Snipers 77–75 |
Middle Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Leanne Calderon vs. Brenda Cardenas | 9–10 | Snipers 86–85 |
| Latia Williams vs. Maria Rodriguez | 10–9 | Snipers 96–94 |
| Israel Rodriguez vs. Abel Mendoza | 10–9 | Snipers 106–103 |
| Charles Garner vs. Rahman Muhammad | 9–9 | Snipers 115–112 |
| Bryce Blackwell vs. Andrew Hernandez | 8–10 | Snipers 123–122 |
| Gerald McClellan Jr. vs. Raiko Santana | 9–10 | Tied 132–132 |
| Adrian Taylor vs. Charles Pugh | 10–9 | Snipers 142–141 |
| Garreth Payton vs. Elijah Akana | 9–10 | Tied 151–151 |
Money Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Final Score |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Garner vs. Rahman Muhammad | 9–10 | Fury 161–160 |
| Gerald McClellan Jr. vs. Raiko Santana | 9–10 | Fury 171–169 |
| Frank Brown vs. Shaquile Felicia | 9–10 | Fury 181–178 |
| Latia Williams vs. Maria Rodriguez | 10–9 | Fury 190–188 |
| Garreth Payton vs. Elijah Akana | 9–10 | Fury 200–197 |
| Frency Saya vs. Joseph Rivas | 10–9 | Fury 209–207 |
| Jarvis Shepard vs. Allen Medina | 10–8 | Tied 217–217 |
| Adrian Taylor vs. Charles Pugh | 9–10 | Fury 227–226 |