TBL Team Boxing: Nashville Smash Sweep Money Rounds to Defeat Miami Assassins
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Coach Fred Dulay's Nashville Smash (2-1) executed a perfect eight-round sweep of the Money Rounds to defeat the Miami Assassins (1-2) by a score of 229-220 on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Worldwide Stages in Nashville, TN.
The hometown team came back from a tied score after the Middle Rounds to dominate the critical Money Rounds in front of their enthusiastic Nashville supporters.
Round of the Night
Round 10 earned "Round of the Night" honors featuring Miami's Claudio "the Matrix" Marrero prevailing over a game Austin Dulay in a war fought almost entirely on the inside, showcasing tremendous skill and heart from both fighters.
Stars of the Night
- 1st Star: Ermes Orta (Nashville) delivered a vicious knockout of Charles Homme in the Middle Rounds and followed with a decisive victory in the Money Rounds
- 2nd Star: Leondric Johnson (Nashville) impressed with both a knockdown and decision wins over Victor Abreu
- 3rd Star: Claudio Marrero (Miami) provided stellar performances with key victories over Roger Hilley and Austin Dulay
Match Breakdown
The competition began with Nashville taking a narrow lead during the Launch Rounds, building a 76-75 advantage. Miami fought back in the Middle Rounds, where they turned the tide to enter the Money Rounds tied at 149-149.
The Smash dominated the Money Rounds, winning all eight matchups to pull away for the victory. Coach Dulay's strategic adjustments proved crucial as his fighters executed with precision when it mattered most.
The victory improves Nashville to 2-1 in TBL action, while Miami falls to 1-2.
Nashville Smash vs. Miami Assassins - Complete Results
Launch Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Morales vs. Evelyn Romo | 10–9 | Nashville 10–9 |
| Leondric Johnson vs. Victor Abreu | 10–8 | Nashville 20–17 |
| Kenisha Johnson vs. Ali Pajuelo Valle | 9–10 | Nashville 29–27 |
| Roger Hilley vs. Claudio Marrero | 9–10 | Nashville 38–37 |
| Yoelys Molina vs. Orestes Velazquez | 10–9 | Nashville 48–46 |
| Jeremiah Hinton vs. Justin Pierce | 10–9 | Nashville 58–55 |
| Isaiah Elrod vs. Christian Rivera | 9–10 | Nashville 67–65 |
| Tony Johnson Jr. vs. Aleksei Dronov | 9–10 | Nashville 76–75 |
Middle Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Hailey Pennington vs. Ali Valle | 9–10 | Tied 85–85 |
| Austin Dulay vs. Claudio Marrero | 9–10 | Miami 94–95 |
| Avaughnda Ammons vs. Tyler Schaefer | 10–9 | Tied 104–104 |
| Ermes Orta vs. Charles Homme | 10–7 | Nashville 114–111 |
| Juan Barajas vs. Yusmel Ruiz | 8–10 | Nashville 122–121 |
| William Langston vs. Victor Darocha | 10–9 | Nashville 132–130 |
| Shamarr Baxter vs. Yuniesky Gonzalez | 7–10 | Miami 139–140 |
| Fernando Cuza vs. Gustavo Trujillo | 10–9 | Tied 149–149 |
Money Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Elrod vs. Christian Rivera | 10–9 | Nashville 159–158 |
| William Langston vs. Victor Darocha | 10–9 | Nashville 169–167 |
| Ermes Orta vs. Charles Homme | 10–9 | Nashville 179–176 |
| Leondric Johnson vs. Victor Abreu | 10–9 | Nashville 189–185 |
| Michelle Morales vs. Evelyn Romo | 10–9 | Nashville 199–194 |
| Juan Barajas vs. Yusmel Ruiz | 10–9 | Nashville 209–203 |
| Yoelys Molina vs. Orestes Velazquez | 10–8 | Nashville 219–211 |
| Fernando Cuza vs. Gustavo Trujillo | 10–9 | Nashville 229–220 |