Rafael Espinoza beats Ricardo Blandon by TKO in round 3 at The Ring's Mexico versus The World
Rafael Espinoza stopped Ricardo Blandon by third-round TKO at The Ring's Mexico versus The World on 31 October, moving to 29-0 with his first recorded knockout win. The featherweight clash ended at 1:22 of the third round as Espinoza imposed his will over the scheduled twelve-round distance.
How it ended
The finish came at 1:22 of round three when the referee halted proceedings, awarding Espinoza the stoppage victory. Blandon, making his professional debut, could not withstand the pressure. Espinoza's unbeaten run continues with the technical knockout, his first stoppage win on record.
Updated records
- Rafael Espinoza — 29-0 (1 KO)
- Ricardo Blandon — 0-1
What's next
Espinoza now stands at 29-0, extending his perfect start to his professional career with a maiden knockout. Blandon falls to 0-1 in his first paid outing. The Mexican featherweight will look to build on this momentum whilst Blandon regroups after a difficult debut.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Rafael Espinoza vs Ricardo Blandon?
Rafael Espinoza defeated Ricardo Blandon by TKO in round 3 at The Ring's Mexico versus The World.
How did Rafael Espinoza vs Ricardo Blandon end?
The fight ended by TKO in round 3 at 1:22.
What's Rafael Espinoza's record now?
Rafael Espinoza now stands at 29-0 (1 KO).
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