TBL Team Boxing: NYC Attitude Dominates LA Elite in Week 4
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Week four of the TBL Team Boxing League saw Coaches Ryan O'Leary and Benny Roman guide the NYC Attitude (1-2) to a commanding victory over the LA Elite (1-1) at the Newtown Athletic Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The East Coast squad put on a dominating performance, winning 18 of the 24 rounds to build an impressive 236-218 final score and earn their first win of the season.
Round of the Night
Round 5 earned "Round of the Night" honors featuring NYC's Darrius "the Hawk" Jackson defeating Angel Munoz in a thrilling toe-to-toe battle that exemplified the technical skill and fighting spirit of TBL competition.
Stars of the Night
- 1st Star: Christina "Hell's Kitchen Kid" Cruz (NYC) delivered the night's most impressive performance with two victories over Merari Hernandez, including a devastating knockout in Round 9 during the Middle Rounds
- 2nd Star: Iegor Plevako (NYC) showcased his skills with decisive victories over Levi De Costa in both the Launch and Money Rounds
- 3rd Star: Raul Salomon (LA) provided bright spots for the Elite with important wins in both Middle and Money Rounds against Filip Stankovic
Match Breakdown
NYC established control early in the Launch Rounds, building a 78-74 advantage by winning six of eight matchups. Christina Cruz set the tone with her dominant performance over Merari Hernandez, while Darrius Jackson's victory in the "Round of the Night" helped cement NYC's early lead.
The Attitude extended their advantage during the Middle Rounds, winning seven of eight bouts to build a commanding 157-145 lead heading into the final phase. Cruz's knockout of Hernandez highlighted this segment of the competition.
NYC maintained their momentum through the Money Rounds, winning six of eight matchups to finish with the convincing 236-218 victory. Iegor Plevako's consistent performances in both Launch and Money Rounds exemplified NYC's depth throughout their lineup.
LA's Raul Salomon provided one of the few bright spots for the Elite, securing two victories against Filip Stankovic to prevent an even more lopsided result.
Launch Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Merari Hernandez vs. Christina Cruz | 9–10 | NYC 10–9 |
| Christian Tinocco vs. Enrique Leon | 9–10 | NYC 20–18 |
| Lizette Lopez vs. Angelyris Mendez | 10–9 | NYC 29–28 |
| Diego Dominguez vs. Ryan Zempoaltecatl | 10–9 | Tied 38–38 |
| Angel Munoz vs. Darrius Jackson | 9–10 | NYC 48–47 |
| Gerardo Vergara vs. Jeovanny Estela | 9–10 | NYC 58–56 |
| Angel Lozano vs. Isaac Carbonell | 9–10 | NYC 68–65 |
| Levi Da Costa vs. Iegor Plevako | 9–10 | NYC 78–74 |
Middle Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Merari Hernandez vs. Christina Cruz | 7–10 | NYC 88–81 |
| Jose Rodriguez vs. Sherbek Rakhmatulloev | 9–10 | NYC 98–90 |
| Erika Sanchez vs. Stacia Suttles | 9–10 | NYC 108–99 |
| Angel Munoz vs. Lionel Santana | 9–10 | NYC 118–108 |
| Eliezer Silva vs. Isaah Flaherty | 9–10 | NYC 128–117 |
| Raul Salomon vs. Filip Stankovic | 10–9 | NYC 137–127 |
| Angel Lozano vs. Isaac Carbonell | 9–10 | NYC 147–136 |
| Colby Madison vs. Pryce Taylor | 9–10 | NYC 157–145 |
Money Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Final Score |
|---|---|---|
| Gerardo Vergara vs. Jeovanny Estela | 9–10 | NYC 167–154 |
| Lizette Lopez vs. Angelyris Mendez | 9–10 | NYC 177–163 |
| Erika Sanchez vs. Stacia Suttles | 9–10 | NYC 187–172 |
| Diego Dominguez vs. Sherbek Rakhmatulloev | 8–10 | NYC 197–180 |
| Levi Da Costa vs. Iegor Plevako | 9–10 | NYC 207–189 |
| Raul Salomon vs. Filip Stankovic | 10–9 | NYC 216–199 |
| Jose Rodriguez vs. Ryan Zempoaltecatl | 9–10 | NYC 226–208 |
| Colby Madison vs. Pryce Taylor | 10–10 | NYC 236–218 |