Golden Boy Promotions Shines with Major Victories Over Valentine's Day Weekend

Golden Boy Promotions made waves over Valentine’s Day weekend with two significant victories under their banner, showcasing a mix of explosive performances and career-defining moments in Anaheim and Manchester.

Oscar Duarte Claims WBA Continental Americas Title with Stunning Knockout

In Anaheim, Oscar "La Migraña" Duarte (29-2-1, 23 KOs) delivered a dominant performance, securing the WBA Continental Americas Super Lightweight Title by stopping Miguel "Explosivo" Madueño (31-4, 28 KOs) with a brutal knockout in the seventh round. Duarte came out aggressive, overwhelming Madueño with a relentless barrage of punches, sending him reeling against the ropes. The referee stepped in at 2:09 of round seven, stopping the fight in emphatic fashion.

“I was ready for anyone,” Duarte said after the fight. “Madueño is a great fighter and a gentleman. I congratulate Barboza Jr. on his victory, and when he’s ready to return, I hope he gives me the chance to fight for the belt.”

Arnold Barboza Jr. Wins WBO Interim Title in Manchester

Meanwhile, across the pond in Manchester, England, Arnold Barboza Jr. (32-0, 11 KOs) claimed the WBO Interim Super Lightweight World Title in a thrilling showdown against Jack "El Gato" Catterall (30-2, 13 KOs). Barboza overcame Catterall in his own backyard, winning by split decision with scores of 115-113, 113-115, and 115-113. The victory marked an important milestone in Barboza’s career as he remained undefeated.

"First and foremost, I want to thank God," Barboza said after the win. “I will take on all challengers—anyone can have this smoke!"

Co-Headline Fights: Fulghum, Sandoval, Sims Jr. Shine

Darius “DFG” Fulghum (14-0, 12 KOs) of Houston maintained his unbeaten record, stopping Winfred "Hotboy" Harris (22-3-2, 10 KOs) of Detroit in the fourth round of a scheduled 10-round super middleweight fight. Fulghum dominated the bout and sent Harris to the canvas multiple times, ultimately forcing the referee to stop the fight at 2:18 of the fourth.

In another exciting contest, Ricardo "El Niño" Sandoval (26-2, 18 KOs) of Rialto dominated Saleto Henderson (10-1, 7 KOs) of Indianapolis, winning a unanimous decision over 10 rounds in a flyweight bout. The judges scored the fight 100-90, 100-90, and 98-92 in favor of Sandoval.

In a thrilling welterweight encounter, Kenneth “Bossman” Sims Jr. (22-2-1, 8 KOs) of Chicago went the distance with Kendo Castañeda (21-8, 9 KOs) of San Antonio, Texas. After a toe-to-toe battle, the judges awarded Sims Jr. the victory with scores of 99-91, 98-92, and 99-91.

Opening the night, Joel Iriarte (6-0, 6 KOs) of Bakersfield continued his knockout streak, stopping Darel Harris (19-24-2, 14 KOs) of Sarasota, Florida, at 1:21 of the second round.

Golden Boy Fight Night Prelims: Undefeated Prospects Shine

In the Golden Boy Fight Night: Duarte vs. Madueño Prelims, Yair "Manotas" Gallardo (8-0, 7 KOs) of Mexico City made a strong statement with a first-round knockout of Carlos Miranda (7-2, 3 KOs) in a cruiserweight fight.

Daniel "Junebug" Garcia (11-0, 9 KOs) of Denver also impressed, stopping Francisco Pacheco (7-4-2) in the third round of their six-round lightweight bout at 2:40.

In a super bantamweight contest, Gael "El Terror" Cabrera (7-0, 4 KOs) of Sonora, Mexico, dominated Roberto "Escorpión" Pucheta (14-26-3, 8 KOs) of Jalisco, earning a unanimous decision with scores of 60-54 across the board.

Fabian Guzman (7-0, 7 KOs) of Orange, California, continued his knockout streak with a first-round stoppage over Daniel Lim (11-4, 3 KOs) of Deerfield Beach, Florida, in a scheduled middleweight fight at 2:59.

In a welterweight matchup, Javier Meza (2-0, 2 KOs) of Amarillo, Texas, recorded a second-round knockout of Lyle McFarlane (3-7, 1 KO) at 2:15 of the round.

Finally, Kevin Gudiño (2-0, 2 KOs) of Bakersfield kicked off the night with a third-round stoppage over Rafael Castillo (2-4, 1 KO) of the Bronx, dazzling the crowd with his speed and power at 0:35 of the round.