Eighteen-year-old Las Vegas junior lightweight prospect Curmel Moton continued his impressive rise, securing his fourth win of the year with a first-round knockout over Hilario Martinez Moreno last Saturday at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.
Moton (6-0, 5 KOs) delivered a body shot followed by a sharp left hook to the head, causing Moreno to spit out his mouthpiece and drop to his knees. Referee Eric Dali counted out the 25-year-old Mexican at 1:35 of the opening round of the bout.
The victory marks Moton’s third stoppage win of 2024, with his only decision coming against the undefeated Anthony Cuba on the Amazon Prime prelims of the Tim Tszyu-Sebastian Fundora undercard. Endorsed and promoted by Floyd Mayweather, Moton has captured attention not only for his association with one of boxing’s greats but also for his maturity in taking on credible opposition at a young age.
“I’m really thankful to everyone who came out – shoutout to South Philly and shoutout to my opponent. It takes two people to put on a show,” Moton said post-fight.
The event’s promoter, former titleholder Danny Garcia, praised the young fighter. “Curmel is the future of boxing,” Garcia said. “He’s signed to Floyd Mayweather, and Floyd knows talent, and Floyd knows how to make a star. When I saw what he could do, I knew I had to get him here in Philly.”
Garcia also announced that Moton will return to the ring on November 30 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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