Parra Stuns Pierce With 2nd Round KO

Manny Pacquiao Promotions delivered a sold-out night of action, headlined by a major featherweight upset. Emmanuel “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr.’s bout was scratched (undisclosed reasons), but the card still featured strong performances and knockouts.

Main Event – WBO International Featherweight Title (10 rounds)

• Lorenzo Parra (VEN, now 24-1-1, 18 KOs) def. Elijah Pierce (USA, now 21-3, 17 KOs) by KO in Round 2 at 1:44.

• Parra, the underdog southpaw, pressured aggressively, trapped Pierce on the ropes, and landed a devastating combination (including right hooks and uppercuts) for a standing knockout. Referee Ricky Gonzalez stopped it as Pierce was unresponsive.

• Parra claimed the WBO International belt. He dedicated the win to his late father, channeling personal grief into explosive power.

• Pierce, previously ranked #2 by WBA/WBO at 126 lbs and on a 12-fight win streak, suffered a shocking early setback—highlighting vulnerabilities against sharp counterpunchers despite his aggression and power.

Key Undercard Highlights

• Bryce Mills def. Tobias Green by TKO in Round 4 (10 rounds, junior welterweight; USA WBC Super Lightweight Title). Mills dominated with jabs and body work for a regional title win.

• Curmel Moton (prospect, 19, Mayweather protégé) def. Wilfredo Flores by TKO after Round 2 (10 rounds scheduled, lightweight). Moton dropped Flores multiple times with crisp combos in his step-up fight and promotional debut under Pacquiao.

• Rodrigo Mosquera III def. Khalil Sanders by Unanimous Decision (4 rounds, lightweight). Mosquera scored two knockdowns en route to staying undefeated.

• Brandon Poulard def. Charles Scott Jr. by KO in Round 1 (junior middleweight). Quick power showcase for the Quebec fighter.

• Shera Mae Patricio def. Maribel Ramirez by Unanimous Decision (6 rounds, super flyweight; NABF title). Patricio used volume and footwork to claim the belt.

• Other bouts included women’s action (e.g., potential draws or decisions in preliminary fights like Scalzo vs. Cook), adding variety with international fighters.

Overall Takeaways

The card showcased boxing’s unpredictability: an underdog’s emotional, explosive win stole the show, while prospects like Moton and Mills built momentum. Pierce faces a rebuild at 27, but the featherweight division gains a fresh contender in Parra. Local Verona fans got a thrilling, knockout-heavy night—perfect for the upstate NY scene.